Traton Group would commit up to US$25m in R&D funding to accelerate integration of PlusAI’s SuperDrive into its truck brands
PlusAI has achieved four ISO certifications covering quality (ISO 9001), cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), functional safety (ISO 26262), and data security (ISO 27001), which the autonomous trucking software developer said validates its operational readiness ahead of a targeted 2027 commercial launch of factory-built autonomous trucks. The certifications strengthen PlusAI’s position as an autonomy partner for Traton Group, Iveco Group, and Hyundai.
Under an expanded agreement currently subject to a non-binding term sheet, Traton would commit up to US$25m in non-dilutive research and development funding to accelerate factory integration of PlusAI’s SuperDrive platform into autonomous trucks across Traton’s Scania, MAN, and International brands. Traton will also nominate a representative to PlusAI’s initial board of directors in connection with the company’s planned public listing.
PlusAI said it is on track to commercially launch factory-built autonomous trucks in the Texas Triangle in 2027, followed by expansion into freight corridors in the US Sunbelt states and Europe.
“Achieving these four ISO certifications is pivotal for PlusAI,” David Liu, Chief Executive and co-founder, said. “It formally validates that our safety, cybersecurity, information security and quality processes meet the global standards required by our OEM partners.”
The company recently announced the first Level 4 autonomous trucking programme in southern Europe with Iveco and Spanish logistics company Sesé on the Madrid-Zaragoza corridor. PlusAI is nearing completion of a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX, with a shareholder meeting scheduled for 11 February 2026.
Source: PlusAI