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Baidu begins robotaxi pilot service in Changsha
Chinese self-driving companies are in search of driving data, a critical component to commercialize the industry.
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Beijing to allow autonomous taxis to run tests in city suburb
Regulators will allow driverless vehicle tests along 135 kilometers of the city’s public roads.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
After drying off, Robin Li unveils Baidu’s AV unit updates including Geely deal
Automakers are reluctant to share data with internet companies.
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China issues T4 licenses to Baidu as driverless car tests begin on public roads
The move signals the beginning of large-scale AV tests on public roads.
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Briefing: Changsha issues licenses for AV road tests, Baidu to offer driverless rides
Guangzhou and Changsha are the first cities in China to allow companies to apply for passenger transport using driverless vehicles.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Baidu reportedly spinning off autonomous driving unit
Baidu CEO Robin Li said in 2017 that the company would seek to spin off its self-driving unit when it is mature enough.
Posted inUp and Comers
Self-driving startup AutoX wins backing from Dongfeng, eyes China market
The financing comes shortly after AutoX moved its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Hong Kong, and opened a China R&D center in Shenzhen this year.
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Baidu and automotive industry introduce principles for safe autonomous vehicles
The nearly 150-page document covers 12 areas including cybersecurity, driver-vehicle handovers, data recording, and component failures.
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Baidu invests further in WM Motor to raise stakes in smart mobility
The Chinese search engine giant seeks to increase its self-driving advantages in the country’s EV consumption boom.
