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Baidu Apollo granted 199 autonomous driving licenses in China by 2020
Baidu Apollo granted 199 autonomous driving licenses in China by 2020

Baidu had received 199 autonomous driving licenses in China by the end of December 2020, the Internet giant noted in its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2020.

Feb. 18 , 2021
Baidu Introduces World's First Multi-Modal Autonomous Driving MaaS Platform in Guangzhou
Baidu Introduces World's First Multi-Modal Autonomous Driving MaaS Platform in Guangzhou

Baidu, Inc. deployed on Feb.9 a multi-modal autonomous driving MaaS (mobility as a service) platform that will provide AI-driven city transportation services in Guangzhou.

Feb. 9 , 2021
China’s Pony.ai announces completion of Series C financing worth $367 million
China’s Pony.ai announces completion of Series C financing worth $367 million

Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving startup, announced on Feb. 8 it has bagged $100 million for its Series C+ funding, signifying the completion of its Series C round that raises $367 million in total.

Feb. 8 , 2021
Chinese autonomous driving startup WeRide launches Mini Robobus in Guangzhou
Chinese autonomous driving startup WeRide launches Mini Robobus in Guangzhou

On Jan. 27, WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving startup, launched its self-driving bus on Guangzhou International Bio Island and started offering trial rides to the public. Meanwhile, the startup kicked off the regular test of its Mini Robobus.

Jan. 29 , 2021
Baoneng Motor partners with Aurora Mobile for intelligent mobility service, experience
Baoneng Motor partners with Aurora Mobile for intelligent mobility service, experience

Aurora Mobile, a leading mobile developer service provider, claimed on Jan. 27 it entered into a strategic partnership with Baoneng Motor and its subsidiary Foresea Seven Swords to co-work on intelligent mobility services and experience.

Jan. 27 , 2021
Baidu’s IoV division adjusts organizational structure
Baidu’s IoV division adjusts organizational structure

The organizational structure of Baidu’s Internet of Vehicles (IoV) division was adjusted on Jan. 19 with five business branches, three platform branches and three business supporting centers launched at the same time.

Jan. 21 , 2021