Previously farfetched unmanned technologies are finding real use cases as China adapts to all-remote life. Some will stay with us.
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Video | What is it like to ride QCraft’s autonomous bus?
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.
Posted inOn the Cusp
The Chinese startup battling for robotaxi supremacy
Pony.ai’s goal is to provide consistently comfortable and reliable rides for all rather than monetizing these early technologies.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Drive I/O | Shanghai automakers hit by lockdowns, China’s new push for driverless cars
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
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
The outbreak has offered makers of delivery robots an unprecedented opportunity to put their technology through its paces.
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics
China drafts guidelines for AV security, but challenges remain
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 | Fatal crash threatens Nio’s reputation and expansion plans
There could be more consequences to come as Nio is in advanced plans to enter the competitive mass auto market.
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The Chinese startup bringing robotaxis to the masses
WeRide focuses on making driverless ride-hailing a viable business by meeting the challenges of commercialization.
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DRIVE I/O | Lidar is hard—but it’s coming soon
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.
