Aeva and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) recently announced an increased collaboration to support scaled production of Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology, advancing their shared goal of deploying autonomous trucks. Under the agreement, DTNA will provide non-recurring engineering funding to accelerate Aeva’s ramp-up toward series production of its advanced LiDAR sensors.
This marks the latest phase of the partnership between Aeva and DTNA. In 2024, DTNA selected Aeva as the production supplier of long-range LiDAR for autonomous Freightliner Cascadia trucks, which are being developed in partnership with Torc Robotics. These trucks are currently operating on public roads in Texas as part of DTNA’s development of an SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle platform for long-haul applications.
Aeva’s LiDAR uses Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology to deliver instant velocity detection for each point in a scene, along with long-range performance of up to 500 meters. The technology is designed to provide robust, high-resolution perception that enables autonomous trucks to safely operate at highway speeds. The company’s 4D LiDAR sensors allow trucks to sense and track the movement of surrounding vehicles with high precision, even in challenging visibility conditions such as rain, fog, and direct sunlight.
The agreement with DTNA includes support to help Aeva scale manufacturing capacity in North America. The company plans to expand to a new high-volume production line capable of producing up to 200,000 LiDAR units annually.
This production agreement builds on the existing partnership and reflects a shared commitment to accelerating the safe deployment of autonomous commercial vehicles. By working closely with DTNA and Torc, Aeva aims to deliver sensing technology that meets the demanding requirements of autonomous freight movement at scale.
