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PlusAI and TRATON GROUP Expand Global Partnership to Accelerate Autonomous On-Highway Truck Commercialization
MUNICH & SANTA CLARA, Calif., January 26, 2026--PlusAI, a leader in AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, and the TRATON GROUP, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, today announced to expand their global partnership to accelerate the development and scaled deployment of on-highway autonomous trucking solutions in the U.S. and Europe. The announcement comes as PlusAI moves towards a public listing via its previously announced business combination with Chu
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