Baidu topping the list is the first time in the report’s history that a Chinese company unseated Waymo, an industry leader, for the top spot.
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Baidu is building everything Chongqing needs for self-driving cars
China’s biggest internet search company Baidu has won a bid to build public road infrastructure for self-driving cars in southwestern Chongqing municipality, a deal worth $7.5 million. Why it matters: Baidu is expanding from developing autonomous vehicle technology to offering cloud-based transport infrastructure for car connectivity amid rising 5G adoption in China. China in 2011 […]
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Baidu restructures self-driving unit amid serious competition
The restructuring is the search giant’s latest move to ramp up business amid challenges from emerging domestic rivals.
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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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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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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.
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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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Briefing: Baidu Apollo receives another 20 licenses for open road tests
The Chinese internet giant is evolving into a major international player in AI and autonomous driving.
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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.
