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TechCrunch Mobility: A roadblock clears for self-driving trucks
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TechCrunch | Oct 11, 2026 | Kirsten Korosec
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Self-driving truck companies Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI received a federal exemption this week that removes a massive barrier to commercialization. The agency has granted a five-year exemption allowing companies to replace roadside warning devices, such as reflective warning triangles, with cab-mounted warning beacons. The seed round was led by SNAK Venture Partners and included Flyover Capital, deep tech firm Mana Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, Invest Detroit Ventures, and the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund.
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