The release of China’s first guidelines for commercial services of robotaxis could establish a state framework for self-driving tech.
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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.
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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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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.
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China delays self-driving car deployment goal to 2025
China backing off its ambitious plans made it clear that self-driving technology is a greater technological leap than many had anticipated.
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Baidu is building everything Chongqing needs for self-driving cars
China’s biggest internet search company Baidu has won a bid to build public road infrastructure for self-driving cars in southwestern Chongqing municipality, a deal worth $7.5 million. Why it matters: Baidu is expanding from developing autonomous vehicle technology to offering cloud-based transport infrastructure for car connectivity amid rising 5G adoption in China. China in 2011 […]
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Beijing to allow passenger rides in robotaxis
China is permitting trial operations in order to push intelligent vehicle services for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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The future of passenger drones is buses, not taxis: Ehang
In its first white paper, Ehang proposes a centralized control center for passenger and cargo drones, similar to a public bus system.
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Shanghai issues China’s first permits allowing passengers in self-driving cars
Licensed companies can run up to 50 vehicles and can potentially expand their fleets after six months.
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China’s top scientists call for legislation to drive autonomous car industry
Laying out a policy framework will boost the industry’s commercialization, experts say.
