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        Aurora Innovation, a vehicle tech company developing autonomous trucks and cars, has laid off around 3% of its workforce (around 54 employees), which the company says was executed after an organization review aiming for more efficiency. This job cut comes amid Aurora's efforts to launch its driverless self-driving trucks business by 2024.
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        Despite the layoffs, Aurora continues to deploy its fleet, expecting to launch up to 20 driverless Class 8 trucks by the end of 2024, initially transporting freight between Dallas and Houston, Texas.
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 <p>Aurora Innovation, an autonomous vehicle tech firm, has eliminated 3% of its workforce (approx. 54 employees), as part of an organizational review aimed at greater efficiency. The layoffs come as Aurora focuses on initiating its driverless truck business by 2024. Nevertheless, the company plans to launch up to 20 autonomous Class 8 trucks by the end of 2024, initially moving freight between Dallas and Houston, Texas.</p>
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Aurora Innovation lays off 3% of workforce to boost commercial launch efficiency

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 <p>Aurora Innovation, an autonomous vehicle technology company, has cut around 3% of its workforce (54 employees). The move followed an organizational review aimed at increasing efficiency. Despite job cuts, Aurora pursues its goal to launch its driverless truck business by 2024, planning to initially roll out up to 20 autonomous Class 8 trucks transporting freight between Dallas and Houston, Texas.</p>
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 <p>Aurora Innovation, an autonomous vehicle tech startup, has finalized the design and blueprint of its level 4 autonomous driving hardware in partnership with Continental. Continental will manufacture the hardware and supply components in collaboration with Aurora's manufacturing partners. The companies aim to launch the technology in 2024 and start production in 2027.</p>
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Aurora Innovation partners with Continental to design autonomous trucking systems

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  <li><p>Aurora Innovation (Aurora), an autonomous vehicle technology startup, has opened its first dedicated lane for autonomous trucks in Texas, connecting Dallas and Houston, supported by commercial-ready terminals at both ends.</p></li>
  <li><p>The terminals will facilitate the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of autonomous trucks. These terminals currently operate 24/7, supporting the transport of over 75 loads per week for pilot customers.</p></li>
  <li><p>Aurora is also preparing its Command Center to support 24/7 commercial operations. The unit includes a team of remote operators to monitor and guide the Aurora-powered trucks, dispatchers, and vehicle operators. The team currently supports commercial pilots.</p></li>
  <li><p>The company plans to launch commercial autonomous trucking services in 2024.</p></li>
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Aurora Innovation has opened its first dedicated autonomous truck lane in Texas, connecting Dallas and Houston. It is supported by commercial-ready terminals at both ends. These terminals operate 24/7 and facilitate the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of the autonomous trucks. They support over 75 loads per week for pilot customers. Aurora is also preparing its Command Center to support 24/7 commercial operations. The unit includes a team of remote operators, dispatchers, and vehicle operators. The team currently supports commercial pilots. The company plans to launch commercial autonomous trucking services in 2024.

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