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Aurora Announces Beta Release of the Aurora Driver in Commercial Pilot of Aurora Horizon

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Aurora Driver Beta is currently hauling loads between Dallas and Houston, TX, in a commercial pilot of Aurora Horizon, a suite of subscription services that help carriers and fleet owners move goods more safely and efficiently.

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Aurora Driver Beta is currently hauling loads between Dallas and Houston, TX, in a commercial pilot of Aurora Horizon, a suite of subscription services that help carriers and fleet owners move goods more safely and efficiently.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211028005401/en/
Aurora is moving quickly toward the commercial launch of its Aurora Horizon product offering in 2023, and the release of Aurora Driver Beta marks an important milestone.
The Aurora Driver Beta release includes key updates that allow it to safely navigate a new commercial route and autonomously transport goods for customers.
Aurora Driver Beta is not just a development release; it is designed to operate commercially for Auroras logistics partners.

From Cars (the Movie) to Self-Driving: Pixar Veterans Join Aurora to Advance Company’s Simulation Efforts

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Colrspace's team and technology will enable us to move even faster in developing simulation and machine learning tools, accelerating our progress towards delivering the Aurora Driver."

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Colrspace's team and technology will enable us to move even faster in developing simulation and machine learning tools, accelerating our progress towards delivering the Aurora Driver."
This, combined with thoughtful on-road testing, will allow the company to deliver the Aurora Driver safely and quickly at scale.
Aurora believes this technology will provide a unique advantage in building virtual worlds that are almost indistinguishable from the real one.
Neither RTPY nor Aurora gives any assurance that either RTPY or Aurora or the combined company will achieve its expectations.

Leading Transportation Experts Join New Aurora Industry Advisory Council to Advance Self-Driving Technology

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

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Self-driving company Aurora announced the launch of its Industry Advisory Council, a group of advisors made up of transportation and logistics visionaries, academics, and government leaders.

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Self-driving company Aurora announced the launch of its Industry Advisory Council, a group of advisors made up of transportation and logistics visionaries, academics, and government leaders.
With decades of collective experience across trucking, transportation, and government, the Council will offer its expertise as Aurora develops and commercializes its self-driving technology.
Aurora has emerged as a leader in the space and Im excited to join the Industry Advisory Council to help advance the technology.
Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

Reinvent Technology Partners Y Reminds Shareholders to Vote “FOR” the Pending Business Combination with Self-Driving Company Aurora

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Reinvent Technology Partners Y (RTPY) (NASDAQ: RTPY), a special purpose acquisition company that takes a venture capital at scale approach to investing, reminds its shareholders to vote FOR the proposed business combination with leading self-driving company Aurora .

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Reinvent Technology Partners Y (RTPY) (NASDAQ: RTPY), a special purpose acquisition company that takes a venture capital at scale approach to investing, reminds its shareholders to vote FOR the proposed business combination with leading self-driving company Aurora .
The business combination, if approved by RTPY shareholders, is expected to close on November 3, 2021.
Aurora is building the technology and business to commercialize self-driving at scale both in autonomous trucking and passenger mobility.
Reinvent Technology Partners Y is a special purpose acquisition company founded by Mark Pincus, Michael Thompson, and Reid Hoffman.

Southwest Airlines Makes Business Travel More Rewarding with New Rapid Rewards Business Program

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Monday, October 25, 2021

By joining Rapid Rewards Business, companies earn Rapid Rewards points that can be applied toward travel on the company's behalf, while travelers who are Rapid Rewards Members also earn Rapid Rewards points in their personal accounts.

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By joining Rapid Rewards Business, companies earn Rapid Rewards points that can be applied toward travel on the company's behalf, while travelers who are Rapid Rewards Members also earn Rapid Rewards points in their personal accounts.
"Just like our Rapid Rewards program, Rapid Rewards Business points don't expire and there are no blackout dates when earning or redeeming Rapid Rewards Business points.
To learn more and apply for a Rapid Rewards Business account to start earning Rapid Rewards Business points, visit Southwest.com/RapidRewardsBusiness .
Southwest reserves the right to cancel this promotion at any time.To be eligible to participate in this Rapid Rewards Business Enrollment25,000 pointoffer, Company must(a) have an active SWABIZ account, (b) not currently have or have had in theprior twelve months a Rapid Rewards Business account, (c)applyforRapid Rewards Businesson orbefore Dec. 31, 2021,andagree to the Rapid Rewards Business program terms ( business.southwest.com/Terms-and-Conditions )atthe time of application,and(d) be approved by Southwest for membership in Rapid Rewards Business.Companymust have a minimum oftwolinked Rapid Rewards Memberswhowill travel on behalf of the Rapid Rewards BusinessMemberto be considered for Membership.

Aurora Makes Major Progress in 2021 Toward Commercializing Self-Driving Technology

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Friday, October 22, 2021

In 2021 alone, the company has made major advancements toward delivering its vision for how self-driving technology comes to market.

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In 2021 alone, the company has made major advancements toward delivering its vision for how self-driving technology comes to market.
Aurora believes there is no stronger ecosystem of partnerships to bring this technology to market in the AV industry.
Aurora continues to scale up its Virtual Testing Suite, running millions of daily tests to rapidly add capabilities to the Aurora Driver.
As Aurora refines its technology in advance of planned commercial deployment in 2023, it will continue to progress with both customers and partners.

ARTAVIA Partners With Alosant to Launch Branded Lifestyle App for Residents and Prospects

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Friday, October 22, 2021

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CONROE, Texas, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ARTAVIA , a master-planned community located in Montgomery County, Texas, has collaborated with real estate technology company Alosant to launch a branded, lifestyle app for residents and prospects.

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CONROE, Texas, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ARTAVIA , a master-planned community located in Montgomery County, Texas, has collaborated with real estate technology company Alosant to launch a branded, lifestyle app for residents and prospects.
The branded, native Simply ARTAVIA lifestyle app features two unique "views" a Resident View, which requires login credentials, and a Guest Experience View for the greater community and prospective home buyers.
"By powering a branded lifestyle app for ARTAVIA, our goal is to support their efforts in seamlessly communicating and engaging with their growing community," said April LaMon, CEO and Co-Founder of Alosant.
The Simply ARTAVIA app is available to download via the Apple App Store or Google Play today.

Ahead of Expected November 4 NASDAQ Listing, Aurora Executives to Address Self-driving Advancements

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

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The company which plans to merge with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Reinvent Technology Partners Y (NASDAQ: RTPY) expects to be listed on Nasdaq with the ticker symbol AUR on November 4 .

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The company which plans to merge with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Reinvent Technology Partners Y (NASDAQ: RTPY) expects to be listed on Nasdaq with the ticker symbol AUR on November 4 .
They will discuss the benefits of autonomous vehicles and the role that government and industry play in the deployment of that technology.
Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
Neither RTPY nor Aurora gives any assurance that either RTPY or Aurora or the combined company will achieve its expectations.

New Calculator Shows How Highway Expansion Fails to Reduce Congestion and Instead Increases Traffic and Pollution

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Using the State Highway Induced Frequency of Travel (SHIFT) Calculator developed by RMI, NRDC and Transportation for America, anyone can now project the increases in driving that would result from highway expansions.

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Using the State Highway Induced Frequency of Travel (SHIFT) Calculator developed by RMI, NRDC and Transportation for America, anyone can now project the increases in driving that would result from highway expansions.
The Calculator provides transparency and accountability for transportation projects that often do not deliver on promised benefits and instead make traffic and pollution worse.
In fact, the evidence shows that they actually make traffic and pollution worse," said Ben Holland, manager in RMI's Urban Transformation Program.
This tool shines a light on the impacts of highway expansion and shows how these projects often move us away from our goals."

Chase and Southwest Airlines® Expand Benefits for Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Cardmembers

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Today, Chase and Southwest Airlines Co. in their 25th year of partnership, announced enhanced benefits to their lineup of award-winning* Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards .

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Today, Chase and Southwest Airlines Co. in their 25th year of partnership, announced enhanced benefits to their lineup of award-winning* Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards .
Consumer and business Cardmembers now have even more rewards categories to earn Rapid Rewards points, new and enhanced benefits that provide an elevated travel experience, and inflight savings with no increase to annual fees.
Cardmembers can enjoy these new perks in addition to their existing benefits , such as Anniversary Points, accelerated earn on Southwest purchases, and points on every purchase made with their card.
**Companion Pass qualifying points are earned from revenue flights booked through Southwest, points earned on Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards, and base points earned from Rapid Rewards partners.