The autonomous vehicle industry continues to progress, with Gatik announcing a partnership with Loblaw to deploy 20 autonomous trucks by 2025. Kodiak Robotics went public via a SPAC merger, with a valuation of $2.5 billion. Moxion Power founders return with Anode Technology Company, raising $9 million in seed funding.

Hyundai’s Supernal undergoes a C-suite reorg, while hackers target transportation companies like Stellantis and Collins Aerospace. Sila opens the first large-scale silicon anode factory in the West, promising advancements in EV battery technology. Automakers like Honda and Stellantis backtrack on EV production plans.

NHTSA opens an investigation into Rivian’s electric delivery vans, while Tesla opposes rolling back vehicle emissions standards. Waymo launches “Waymo for Business” for corporate travel, and Zoox seeks an exemption to deploy custom-built robotaxis. Luminar founder Austin Russell reappears with Russell AI Labs, attracting high-profile support.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Self-driving trucks startup Kodiak goes public and a shake-up at Hyundai’s Supernal