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WeRide robotaxis now available on Alibaba’s mapping service

by Jill Shen Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020

Robotaxis are coming into regular use as China’s leading maps app offers Weride AV hailing in Guangzhou.

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Posted inOn the Cusp

China’s Pony.ai nabs $400 million in new funding from Toyota

by Jill Shen Feb 26, 2020Mar 17, 2020

Toyota’s investment in four-year-old Pony.ai is the single largest investment in a Chinese AV company, and comes amid a funding downturn in Asia.

Posted inUp and Comers

Lidar startup Innoviz partners with Chinese truck maker on port loaders

by Jill Shen Feb 13, 2020Mar 17, 2020

Softbank-backed Innoviz is working with Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile to deploy a solid-state Lidar sensor in autonomous trucks on one of China’s biggest ports.

Posted inHeavy Hitters

China’s biggest carmaker calls for self-driving legislation at ‘Two Sessions’

by Jill Shen May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

The suggestions from the country’s top automaker could shed a light on the government road map for AV adoption in the coming year.

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Posted inViews

Getting AV technology domestication right means standing up to bullies

by Sacha Cody May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Chinese researchers have discovered a new kind of technology domestication problem: humans on the street are learning that they can bully the machines.

Posted inOn the Cusp

AutoX partners Fiat Chrysler after closing Pre-B round

by Jill Shen Jan 20, 2020Mar 17, 2020

AutoX will use the proceeds to deploy robotaxi pilots in Chinese cities including Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Posted inHeavy Hitters

Baidu opens free ‘Red Flag’ robotaxis to the public in Changsha

by Jill Shen Apr 21, 2020May 2, 2020

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 […]

Posted inHeavy Hitters

Exclusive: Didi and AutoX are launching robotaxi pilot programs in Shanghai in May

by Jill Shen Apr 14, 2020Apr 14, 2020

Didi and AutoX are trying to elbow further into the crowded AV race led by Pony.ai and Baidu. Shanghai is finally starting testing.

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Self-driving startup Qcraft closes seed round led by IDG

by Jill Shen Apr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020

The deal marks another round of fervor around Chinese self-driving companies, as Beijing nurtures emerging technologies to shore up economic growth.

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Posted inHeavy Hitters

Didi AI chief to step down as platform looks to spur growth

by Jill Shen Sep 9, 2020Sep 9, 2020

Didi has streamlined its focus on revenue growth and efficiency, while scaling back its bets on non-core projects such as AI Labs.

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