PlusAI and T2 partner on Level 4 trucks in Japan

PlusAI and T2 said they will work together to introduce Level 4 autonomous trucking solutions, tailored to Japan’s needs.

The companies, in an announcement, said the collaboration pairs T2’s technology design and logistics operations in Japan with PlusAI’s commercial deployment experience with TRATON GROUP, Iveco Group, and Hyundai in the US and Europe.

The statement noted that Mitsui & Co. has invested in PlusAI to support the partnership, and that PlusAI is planning to become publicly listed via a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX (Nasdaq: CCIX).

“Backed by Mitsui, this partnership is about bringing the right capabilities together for Japan,” said David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of PlusAI.

According to the release, T2 has support from more than 20 industry partners and pioneered Japan’s first commercial Level 2 autonomous trunk line operations in July 2025 as it moves toward Level 4.

The companies said Japan faces persistent driver shortages alongside rising freight demand and that autonomous trucking could improve safety, reliability and productivity across the logistics network.

“T2 is focused on supporting Japan’s logistics by applying autonomous driving technology,” said T2 CEO Masatomo Kumabe.

The Recap

• PlusAI and T2 form partnership to deploy Level 4 trucks.
• Mitsui invested in PlusAI to support the partnership.
• PlusAI plans business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX.