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Video | What is it like to ride QCraft’s autonomous bus?

by Jill Shen Oct 28, 2021Oct 28, 2021

QCraft launched a robobus project in the eastern city of Wuxi on Oct. 23. TechNode got a look at the driverless future with a ride on one of its buses.

Pony.ai showcased its fleet of self-driving vehicles in the eastern Chinese city of Guangzhou in 2018. (Image credit: Pony.ai)
Posted inOn the Cusp

The Chinese startup battling for robotaxi supremacy

by Jill Shen Oct 24, 2019Mar 17, 2020

Pony.ai’s goal is to provide consistently comfortable and reliable rides for all rather than monetizing these early technologies.

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Drive I/O | Shanghai automakers hit by lockdowns, China’s new push for driverless cars

by Jill Shen May 24, 2022Jul 8, 2022

Automakers in China is struggling to regain the momentum lost during a citywide lockdown in Shanghai that began in late March.

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Drive I/O | Chinese EV makers face price hikes as nickel prices soar, Didi to enter EV market

by Jill Shen Mar 21, 2022Jul 8, 2022

Nickel price surge could further increase the cost of electric vehicles and force automakers to cut earnings forecasts.

Posted inOn the Cusp

Covid-19 accelerates adoption of delivery robots

by Jill Shen and Chris Udemans Mar 11, 2020May 28, 2021

The outbreak has offered makers of delivery robots an unprecedented opportunity to put their technology through its paces.

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DRIVE I/O | Fatal crash threatens Nio’s reputation and expansion plans

by Jill Shen Sep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021

There could be more consequences to come as Nio is in advanced plans to enter the competitive mass auto market.

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China drafts guidelines for AV security, but challenges remain

by Jill Shen Jun 14, 2019Mar 17, 2020

Beijing took a significant step forward in April 2018, issuing its first national guidelines that allow cities in China to test self-driving cars on their roads.

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DRIVE I/O | Lidar is hard—but it’s coming soon

by Jill Shen Jun 15, 2021Jun 15, 2021

While Chinese companies won’t be the first to deliver road-ready lidar systems, they could be the first to do it at a practical price.

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Drive I/O | Key takeaways from Auto Shanghai 2021

by Jill Shen May 13, 2021Jul 2, 2022

Big auto and big tech announced EVs at Auto Shanghai 2021, putting pressure on young EV upstarts.

People lined up for test rides offered by WeRide in Guangzhou Science City on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Image credit: WeRide)
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The Chinese startup bringing robotaxis to the masses

by Jill Shen Dec 6, 2019Mar 17, 2020

WeRide focuses on making driverless ride-hailing a viable business by meeting the challenges of commercialization.

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