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Horizon Robotics announces mass production of China’s first auto-grade AI chip
Horizon Robotics announces mass production of China’s first auto-grade AI chip

China’s first-of-its-kind automotive-grade AI chip “Journey 2” has been put into mass production, Beijing-based AI chip maker Horizon Robotics announced at the 2019 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC).

Aug. 30 , 2019
DiDi Showcases Robo-Taxi Hailing, Plans to Launch Pilot Service for Public in Shanghai, China
DiDi Showcases Robo-Taxi Hailing, Plans to Launch Pilot Service for Public in Shanghai, China

Didi Chuxing (“DiDi”), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, announced that as DiDi accelerates its robo-taxi project, passengers will be able to hail self-driving vehicles from its app in a pilot robo-taxi service in Shanghai.

Aug. 30 , 2019
SAIC, Alibaba step up cooperation for next-generation ICV
SAIC, Alibaba step up cooperation for next-generation ICV

Chinese biggest automaker SAIC Motor and the Internet giant Alibaba deepened their strategic cooperation on August 28 for the next generation intelligent-connected vehicle (ICV).

Aug. 29 , 2019
WeRide launches Guangzhou’s first robotaxi company with Baiyun Taxi, SCI Group
WeRide launches Guangzhou’s first robotaxi company with Baiyun Taxi, SCI Group

WeRide, a China-based Level 4 autonomous driving startup, has partnered with Guangzhou Baiyun Taxi Group Co.,Ltd and Science City (Guangzhou) Investment Group Co., Ltd (SCI Group) to set up a joint venture focusing on exploring and offering L4 autono

Aug. 8 , 2019
DiDi upgrades autonomous driving arm into independent company
DiDi upgrades autonomous driving arm into independent company

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing (DiDi) on August 5 claimed that its autonomous driving arm has been upgraded into an independent company to focus on R&D, production application and other business development pertain to autonomous driving.

Aug. 5 , 2019
DiDi to Form a JV with BP to Expand EV Charging Network
DiDi to Form a JV with BP to Expand EV Charging Network

DiDi and BP, the world’s leading fuels retailing and convenience business company, on August 1 announced that they have agreed to form a new joint venture to build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in China.

Aug. 2 , 2019