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WeRide autonomous driving robotaxis
Posted inUp and Comers

WeRide kicks off a robotaxi pilot program in Guangzhou

by Jill Shen Nov 28, 2019Nov 29, 2019

WeRide’s ride-hailing app became available on Android and iOS app stores starting Thursday.

Pony.ai showcased its fleet of self-driving vehicles in the eastern Chinese city of Guangzhou in 2018. (Image credit: Pony.ai)
Posted inOn the Cusp

The Chinese startup battling for robotaxi supremacy

by Jill Shen Oct 24, 2019Mar 17, 2020

Pony.ai’s goal is to provide consistently comfortable and reliable rides for all rather than monetizing these early technologies.

Posted inUp and Comers

Self-driving startup Deeproute.ai pulls in $50 million

by Jill Shen Sep 25, 2019

The deal may signal that Chinese venture capital funds are once again favoring self-driving startups.

truck TuSimple autonomous driving
Posted inOn the Cusp

Self-driving startup TuSimple raises $120 million in extended Series D

by Jill Shen Sep 18, 2019Mar 17, 2020

The new funds will be used to expand its long-haul service and develop a commercial self-driving truck.

Posted inOn the Cusp

Beijing to allow passenger rides in robotaxis

by Jill Shen Dec 16, 2019Mar 17, 2020

China is permitting trial operations in order to push intelligent vehicle services for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

baidu quantum machine learning computing
Posted inHeavy Hitters

Baidu restructures self-driving unit amid serious competition

by Jill Shen Dec 9, 2019Mar 17, 2020

The restructuring is the search giant’s latest move to ramp up business amid challenges from emerging domestic rivals.

Posted inOn the Cusp

AV startup AutoX applies for permits to test fully self-driving cars in California

by Jill Shen Dec 5, 2019Mar 17, 2020

Google’s Waymo is the only company allowed to test driverless cars without human safety drivers in the state.

Posted inUp and Comers

Mapping firm Kuandeng nabs $14.2 million in Series A+

by Jill Shen Oct 14, 2019Mar 17, 2020

The HD map maker advocates crowdsourcing to collect, contribute, and verify data.

Baidu begins pilot robotaxi services with a fleet of 45 autonomous cars in the central Chinese city of Changsha on Thursday, September 26, 2019. (Image credit: Baidu)
Posted inOn the Cusp

Baidu begins robotaxi pilot service in Changsha

by Jill Shen Sep 26, 2019Mar 17, 2020

Chinese self-driving companies are in search of driving data, a critical component to commercialize the industry.

Wu Qing, vice mayor of Shanghai (middle), walked out of the conference hall for a AV test drive accompanied by Xiao Jianxiong, CEO of Chinese-backed autonomous vehicle startup AutoX (right) at 2019 World Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystem Conference (WAVE) in Shanghai on Monday, September 16, 2019. (Image credit: WAVE)
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics

Shanghai issues China’s first permits allowing passengers in self-driving cars

by Jill Shen Sep 17, 2019Mar 17, 2020

Licensed companies can run up to 50 vehicles and can potentially expand their fleets after six months.

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