Baidu received the country’s first permit for commercial robotaxi services, a major milestone for Chinese self-driving car industry.
Search results
Posted inHeavy Hitters
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.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
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.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
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.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Baidu to launch robotaxi service in Beijing suburb
Baidu in March became the first Chinese company permitted to offer robotaxi rides to paying customers by a local government.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
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.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Drive I/O | Key takeaways from Auto Shanghai 2021
Big auto and big tech announced EVs at Auto Shanghai 2021, putting pressure on young EV upstarts.
