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YMX has entered into a five-year commercial agreement with Outrider to operate an autonomous driving system on Class 8 Orange EV electric trucks within enterprise customer yards. The system relies on LiDAR, radar, cameras, and NVIDIA DRIVE hardware to monitor the environment and move trailers, equipment, and loads without direct tailpipe emissions.
Rivian delivered approximately 19,248 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, an increase of 58% quarter over quarter, keeping it on track to meet its annual target despite slowing growth in the U.S. electric vehicle market. The start of R2 production, currently available only in the higher-priced Performance trim, appears to be playing a key role in this improvement.
The Mazda CX-6e has received a new LiDAR system that raises its capabilities to the L2 advanced assisted-driving level, with semi-autonomous navigation on highways and in cities, as well as automated parking. The update is currently intended for the EZ-60 Laser Edition in China, and the vehicle has received certification from CATARC after passing government safety tests.
The Toyota bZ3X, produced through the GAC-Toyota joint venture in China, has been spotted undergoing testing in Thailand in a right-hand-drive version, strengthening the possibility of its launch outside the Chinese market. Toyota has still made no official announcement regarding the timing or markets where it will be available.