The deployment of autonomous vehicles on a familiar ride-hailing app might help Pony.ai get closer to making money from its pilot projects.
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China drafts national guidelines for commercial driverless robotaxis
The release of China’s first guidelines for commercial services of robotaxis could establish a state framework for self-driving tech.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Baidu begins commercial robotaxi services in Beijing
Baidu received the country’s first permit for commercial robotaxi services, a major milestone for Chinese self-driving car industry.
Posted inThe Numbers
Xpeng’s first-quarter net loss widens, expects slow second-quarter revenue
Xpeng is joining a long list of Chinese tech companies facing a challenging quarter with production cuts and profits squeezed.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Chinese EV makers may face a price war in 2022: UBS
There might be greater supply than demand in the Chinese EV market this year, UBS analyst Paul Gong said.
Posted inUp and Comers
Self-driving startup WeRide raised $200 million in Series B1
WeRide, the first testing fully driverless cars on Chinese open roads, is also promising a fully hands-free minibus.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Tesla issues largest ever recall in China
The recall raises questions about the carmaker’s future in the Chinese market. The company’s prestigious image has soured quickly in China.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Delivery robots to come to Beijing streets
The Chinese capital has authorized delivery robots to begin operating commercially on city streets for the first time.
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Pony.ai to test self-driving cars in Shanghai
Pony.ai will work with city regulators to deploy a self-driving fleet for test drives on public roads in Shanghai’s northwestern Jiading district.
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WeRide robotaxis now available on Alibaba’s mapping service
Robotaxis are coming into regular use as China’s leading maps app offers Weride AV hailing in Guangzhou.
