Traton makes $25M investment in PlusAI
Funds will support integration of autonomous trucking software in Traton vehicles
Autonomous trucking software provider PlusAI and commercial vehicle OEM Traton Group have expanded their partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of self-driving trucks in the United States and Europe.
Traton plans to spend up to $25 million on non-dilutive research and development to support factory integration of PlusAI’s self-driving SuperDrive software across Traton brands, including Scania, MAN and International, according to a PlusAI release today.
The announcement comes as PlusAI moves toward a public listing through its merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX.
As part of the PlusAI deal, Traton is expected to nominate a representative to PlusAI’s board of directors and may receive warrants tied to early deployment revenue milestones, aligning incentives around commercialization. The partnership builds on a collaboration that started in 2024.
Traton subsidiary International has begun autonomous-trucking trials in Texas along Interstate 35 with a major logistics operator, marking a step toward scaled commercial use.
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