Didi is the latest company seeking external investors to help share the increasing cost of developing autonomous vehicles.
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Didi opens transit datasets to public for urban planning use
Machine-learning applications powered by large datasets play a critical role in planning safer, smarter transport networks.
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BMW partners with Tencent to launch computing center for driverless cars
BMW is drawing close to mass production of its L3 autonomous vehicle in 2021.
Posted inOn the Cusp
AutoX to launch 100 robotaxis in Shanghai by year-end, challenging Didi
The news follows a similar announcement made by rival Didi a day earlier.
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics
Chongqing steps up robotaxi push with launch of 5G-enabled testing zone
Chonqing-based automaker Chang’an is the first to pilot its driverless vehicles in the zone.
Posted inOn the Cusp
More than 100 million of China’s drivers use electronic toll collection
The devices can also be used to collecting driving data such as route choice and emergency braking to improve traffic management.
Posted inUp and Comers
Nio rumored to spin off self-driving business, combine it with Didi’s AV unit
Nio’s founder said the company will enhance the efficiency of its business operations to develop next-generation products.
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Meituan starts recruitment drive for mapping services
Mapping has become a key stepping stone for companies looking to expand in the mobility services sector.
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics
Guangzhou sets sights on becoming ‘China’s Detroit’ after failing to lure Tesla
The city ranked second among Chinese cities in car production with nearly 2.97 million units in 2018.
Posted inUp and Comers
Self-driving firms AutoX, Pony.AI granted California robotaxi permits
AutoX and Pony.ai had also granted first batch of licenses to conduct road testing in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
