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Baidu opens free ‘Red Flag’ robotaxis to the public in Changsha
Baidu has officially expanded its autonomous early rider program to citizens in the central Chinese city of Changsha as rivals accelerate their plans to carry passengers for dominance in the self-driving arena. Why it matters: Baidu is doing more road tests in a bid to win more favor from Chinese local governments. Beijing has called […]
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Baidu, Pony.ai log the most self-driving miles in Beijing: report
Beijing regulators released the second annual report about self-driving car pilot programs, disclosing disengagements logged during tests.
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A ride in a Baidu self-driving taxi
We took a test drive in Baidu’s robotaxi just as the company ranked highest for disengagements. Where are Baidu’s self-driving cars headed in 2020?
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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 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.
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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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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.
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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.
