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More than 100,000 riders have used Baidu robotaxis

by Jill Shen Sep 17, 2020Sep 17, 2020

Accelerating passenger numbers for the Baidu self-driving pilot underscore China’s growing efforts to win the global autonomous vehicle race.

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Changan to mass produce China’s first L3 self-driving car

by Jill Shen Mar 12, 2020Mar 17, 2020

The Changan flagship sedan is said to be China’s first mass-produced self-driving vehicle with Level 3 hardware.

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China’s biggest carmaker calls for self-driving legislation at ‘Two Sessions’

by Jill Shen May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

The suggestions from the country’s top automaker could shed a light on the government road map for AV adoption in the coming year.

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Baidu opens free ‘Red Flag’ robotaxis to the public in Changsha

by Jill Shen Apr 21, 2020May 2, 2020

Baidu has officially expanded its autonomous early rider program to citizens in the central Chinese city of Changsha as rivals accelerate their plans to carry passengers for dominance in the self-driving arena. Why it matters: Baidu is doing more road tests in a bid to win more favor from Chinese local governments. Beijing has called […]

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Exclusive: Didi and AutoX are launching robotaxi pilot programs in Shanghai in May

by Jill Shen Apr 14, 2020Apr 14, 2020

Didi and AutoX are trying to elbow further into the crowded AV race led by Pony.ai and Baidu. Shanghai is finally starting testing.

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Didi AI chief to step down as platform looks to spur growth

by Jill Shen Sep 9, 2020Sep 9, 2020

Didi has streamlined its focus on revenue growth and efficiency, while scaling back its bets on non-core projects such as AI Labs.

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Baidu, Pony.ai log the most self-driving miles in Beijing: report

by Jill Shen Mar 3, 2020Mar 17, 2020

Beijing regulators released the second annual report about self-driving car pilot programs, disclosing disengagements logged during tests.

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Meituan is piloting driverless deliveries in Beijing

by Jill Shen Feb 21, 2020Mar 17, 2020

Meituan currently deploys two automated vehicles to deliver groceries in three neighborhoods within a northeastern suburb of Beijing.

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Didi is close to $300 million deal with Softbank

by Jill Shen Mar 24, 2020Mar 24, 2020

Chinese mobility service provider Didi Chuxing has reportedly been in talks with Softbank for $300 million in fresh funding for its autonomous driving unit. Why it matters: The investment is a vote of confidence in a Chinese AV startup during a low point in investment activity compounded by the Covid-19 outbreak. China’s deal-making activity for […]

Baidu begins pilot robotaxi services with a fleet of 45 autonomous cars in the central Chinese city of Changsha on Thursday, September 26, 2019. (Image credit: Baidu)
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Baidu tops California’s new self-driving report

by Jill Shen Feb 28, 2020May 2, 2020

Baidu topping the list is the first time in the report’s history that a Chinese company unseated Waymo, an industry leader, for the top spot.

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