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Baidu's Apollo Go Joins Uber in Dubai for Dual-Platform Robotaxi Operations
On August 20, Uber announced that its platform had officially begun offering Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles to passengers in Dubai. Operated by UAE-based New Horizon Luxury Transport, the service allows passengers booking UberX or Uber Comfort in selected areas of Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah to be matched with Apollo Go vehicles, with an "autonomous" option available in the Uber app to increase the likelihood of a match.
Apollo Go launched its self-operated app in Dubai in March and has since established the city's largest autonomous vehicle fleet. Following the Uber integration, users can book Apollo Go vehicles through both Apollo Go and Uber. Globally, Apollo Go has expanded to 28 cities, completed more than 23 million orders, and accumulated over 350 million kilometers of autonomous driving mileage, including more than 240 million kilometers of fully driverless mileage.
CATL and Schaeffler Partner on Localized E-Control Solutions for Europe
On August 20, CATL signed a memorandum of understanding with Schaeffler to deepen cooperation in battery management systems (BMS) and X-in-1 Integrated PowerBox solutions. The partnership aims to combine CATL's battery and high-voltage technology with Schaeffler's expertise in automotive charging, DC conversion, BMS development, system integration, functional safety, and local production to develop localized e-control solutions tailored to European automakers.
The two companies will jointly develop BMS solutions and an integrated PowerBox that combines high-voltage control, high-voltage power distribution, and voltage conversion. The integrated architecture is designed to reduce wiring and component counts while supporting lighter, more compact battery packs, lower vehicle costs, and improved range.
BYD's Third-Generation TANG Debuts in Chengdu
BYD unveiled its third-generation TANG at the opening of the 2026 Chengdu International Auto Show on August 21, positioning the model as a large five-seat flagship SUV. The vehicle is expected to officially launch in the fourth quarter of 2026 and features upgrades in design, interior space, intelligent cockpit, chassis, powertrain, and driver assistance.
The third-generation TANG measures 5,045 × 1,980 × 1,740 mm, with a 2,950-mm wheelbase and more than 1,000 mm of second-row legroom. It features a 35.4-inch integrated Star-Ring display and a 30-inch panoramic screen, DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension, intelligent four-wheel drive, an 850-km pure-electric range, second-generation Blade Battery and fast-charging technology capable of reaching 70% in five minutes and 97% in nine minutes under normal-temperature conditions. The vehicle also adopts the God's Eye B intelligent driving system with LiDAR, urban navigation, and intelligent parking functions.
