The coronavirus outbreak may be a turning point for unmanned delivery applications in China, which have remained limited despite widespread attention.
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Self-driving startup Trunk Tech’s Series B led by Chinese auto giant BAIC
The Beijing-based company has been backed by a list of prominent investors, and is among several players to test autonomous vehicle systems for hauling freight at domestic harbors.
WeRide unveils autonomous delivery van project with automaker JMC and courier ZTO
Chinese startup WeRide is testing a self-driving cargo van that can carry out delivery services, partnering with automaker JMC and courier ZTO
Robotruck firm Inceptio to mass-produce rigs by year-end
The Inceptio production plan with Chinese auto majors is the latest sign of early-stage commercialization of self-driving trucks.
QCraft announces self-driving chip deal with Nvidia, setting course for mass production
Nvidia’s Drive Orin chipsets will underpin the hardware suite that will be fitted in QCraft’s next-generation self-driving car fleet.
UPS invests in unmanned truck developer TuSimple
UPS launched its self-driving service in May, with a driver and engineer monitoring behind the wheel.
China grants Baidu first robotaxi permit for paying riders
Baidu could eventually charge people to ride in its robotaxis—a milestone for the costly, years-long quest of self-driving cars.
BYD partners with Nuro to build driverless delivery vehicles
BYD partners with US autonomous driving startup Nuro to make electric robocars for goods delivery services.
Beyond Expo | Self-flying cars are closer to being realized than self-driving cars: Geely executive
The idea of building an on-demand ride-hailing service for the skies is gradually getting off the ground in China.
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.