Kodiak Robotics Inc. announced the addition of an electric autonomous semitruck to its fleet in 2024, a major milestone for the self-driving trucking industry. The company’s Class 8 Peterbilt truck is vehicle-agnostic and easily paired with any manufacturer. The growth of autonomous vehicles, largely coinciding with the rise of Tesla Inc., has had a profound impact on the industry. Startups like AvaWatz provide autonomous robotics and computer vision solutions for government and commercial customers. Kodiak’s vehicles are ideal for short-haul trips due to range limitations, but providers like Kodiak Robotics predict considerable improvements in range.