Aeva and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) are expanding their partnership to support the industrialization of Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology for future autonomous truck applications. The collaboration aims to integrate advanced sensing systems into series production as the companies advance their respective automation strategies.
Under the extended agreement, Aeva will serve as the production LiDAR supplier for Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG focused on autonomous driving technology. The partnership has reached an initial milestone with the deployment of autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Aeva’s 4D LiDAR sensors on highways in Texas. DTNA is also contributing additional non-recurring engineering funding to support Aeva’s transition toward volume manufacturing.
To meet growing demand, Aeva plans to build manufacturing capacity in North America capable of producing up to 200,000 LiDAR units annually. These units are intended to support multiple commercial customers, including DTNA, as they move toward broader deployment of autonomous vehicle technologies.
Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is based on Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology, enabling measurement of range and velocity simultaneously at distances up to 500 meters. The system is designed to offer high-resolution perception at highway speeds and may play a role in enhancing the capabilities of autonomous driving systems across commercial applications.
