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
The Changan flagship sedan is said to be China’s first mass-produced self-driving vehicle with Level 3 hardware.
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Baidu opens free ‘Red Flag’ robotaxis to the public in Changsha
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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Didi AI chief to step down as platform looks to spur growth
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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Exclusive: Didi and AutoX are launching robotaxi pilot programs in Shanghai in May
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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Baidu, Pony.ai log the most self-driving miles in Beijing: report
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
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
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 […]
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Nio names new head of self-driving unit
The change comes as Nio works to catch up with peers in the self-driving car race after securing $1 billion in funding from the Chinese government.
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A ride in a Baidu self-driving taxi
We took a test drive in Baidu’s robotaxi just as the company ranked highest for disengagements. Where are Baidu’s self-driving cars headed in 2020?
