It’s unusual for two tech majors, JD and Meituan, to join the same round in robotrucks, signaling that they see Inceptio as a key player.
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Xpeng Motors invests in lidar company to bolster self-driving tech
Xpeng Motors led a investment in Zvision Technologies, a Chinese startup that makes lidar sensors for self-driving cars.
Posted inUp and Comers
Robotruck firm Inceptio to mass-produce rigs by year-end
The Inceptio production plan with Chinese auto majors is the latest sign of early-stage commercialization of self-driving trucks.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
WeRide and GAC partner to scale autonomous ride-hailing service
WeRide’s expanded partnership with automaker GAC is the latest example of the startup branching out to work with more companies as it develops self-driving vehicles and related services.
Posted inUp and Comers
Li Auto announces new SUV L9 with competitive pricing
L9 will be the second production model from Li Auto and the Chinese EV maker appears to be confident that it becoming a hit.
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Drive I/O | Meet the newest upstarts likely to grab chunks of China’s EV market
With a flood of new money supercharging the industry, third-tier EV makers are emerging as powerful forces.
Posted inThe Numbers
Autonomous car startup Uisee raises $150 million from state-backed fund
Uisee is benefiting from investor interest in Chinese AV startups as the Covid-19 pandemic pushes unmanned transport applications.
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Li Auto shares dip on first trading day in Hong Kong
Li Auto is the latest US-listed Chinese tech firm seeking a dual listing in Hong Kong. Its Hong Kong debut met with a lukewarm response.
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Self-driving startup WeRide raised $200 million in Series B1
WeRide, the first testing fully driverless cars on Chinese open roads, is also promising a fully hands-free minibus.
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DRIVE I/O | Fatal crash threatens Nio’s reputation and expansion plans
There could be more consequences to come as Nio is in advanced plans to enter the competitive mass auto market.
