The launch marks a first milestone for the world’s largest maker of consumer drones in its push into the Chinese EV space.
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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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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.
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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.
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Baidu’s EV project Jidu secures $400 million in Series A
Jidu will use the proceeds on research and development as the company aims to unveil a concept car in April.
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Chinese automakers rush to fund domestic chip startups to tackle shortage
The investment in Horizon reflects Chinese automakers’ growing anxiety about the ongoing semiconductor shortage.
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Xpeng plans to launch a pilot robotaxi program in the second half of 2022
The program is part of the company’s latest efforts to offer full-scenario autonomous driving capabilities by the middle of 2023.
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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.
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Baidu’s highway assisted driving system now available on WM Motor vehicles
China’s leading search engine Baidu is rushing to lead the race in popularizing driver-assistance features on consumer cars.
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Baidu introduces new robotaxi, slashing manufacturing costs
Baidu on Thursday unveiled a new robotaxi model, called Apollo Moon, with a manufacturing cost significantly lower than competitors.
