Self-driving to revolutionize transportation
5 months ago

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation

China Daily  

A technician conducts a road test on a self-driving vehicle in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 4. China has taken the lead in the research and development as well as application of autonomous driving technology, and has introduced a series of policies to promote the commercialization of self-driving vehicles in recent years. China supports the commercial application of Level 3 and above autonomous driving systems, as part of the country's broader push to bolster the development of intelligently connected vehicles, according to the MIIT. The Beijing municipal government recently announced plans to support the use of autonomous driving vehicles for urban public electric bus transportation, ride-hailing services and car rentals. Beijing has taken the lead in planning and constructing the country's first high-level automated driving demonstration zone since September 2020, and released self-driving road test licenses to 31 companies, with the total testing mileage of autonomous vehicles surpassing 28 million kilometers.

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Self-driving tech fueled by innovation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Self-driving tech fueled by innovation

China Daily  

An engineer monitors a self-driving vehicle's performance via a laptop in Beijing in June. JU HUANZONG/XINHUA As China strives for technological innovation represented by intelligent connected vehicles and autonomous driving, it has created a distinctive Chinese innovation model, with government departments, enterprises and research institutions collaborating closely and policies being drafted to support the nation's technological growth, said experts, entrepreneurs …

Self-driving tech fueled by innovation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Self-driving tech fueled by innovation

China Daily  

An engineer monitors a self-driving vehicle's performance via a laptop in Beijing in June. JU HUANZONG/XINHUA As China strives for technological innovation represented by intelligent connected vehicles and autonomous driving, it has created a distinctive Chinese innovation model, with government departments, enterprises and research institutions collaborating closely and policies being drafted to support the nation's technological growth, said experts, entrepreneurs …

16,000 test licenses for autonomous vehicles issued in China
3 months, 3 weeks ago

16,000 test licenses for autonomous vehicles issued in China

China Daily  

An autonomous vehicle undergoes road testing at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. BEIJING -- To date, Chinese public security authorities have issued a total of 16,000 test licenses for autonomous vehicles, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Tuesday. These initiatives have provided strong support for the advancement of autonomous …

Autonomous driving shifts into high gear in China
4 months, 1 week ago

Autonomous driving shifts into high gear in China

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. But in my personal experience, after three or four minutes of chat in the seats, they would forget they were in a driverless car," said Zhang Ning, vice-president of Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai and head of its Beijing R&D center. Galvanized by growing …

Autonomous driving shifts into high gear in China
4 months, 1 week ago

Autonomous driving shifts into high gear in China

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. But in my personal experience, after three or four minutes of chat in the seats, they would forget they were in a driverless car," said Zhang Ning, vice-president of Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai and head of its Beijing R&D center. Galvanized by growing …

Guangzhou drafts rules for self-driving
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Guangzhou drafts rules for self-driving

China Daily  

A robotaxi in service in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. According to the draft Regulations on the Innovative Development of Intelligent Internet Connection Vehicles in Guangzhou, the city will support the application of such vehicles in transportation hubs, including airports, ports and highways, as well as urban public transportation, taxis and related travel services in the following years. "This will not only …

Guangzhou drafts rules for self-driving
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Guangzhou drafts rules for self-driving

China Daily  

A robotaxi in service in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. According to the draft Regulations on the Innovative Development of Intelligent Internet Connection Vehicles in Guangzhou, the city will support the application of such vehicles in transportation hubs, including airports, ports and highways, as well as urban public transportation, taxis and related travel services in the following years. "This will not only …

Pony.ai does a giddyap in driverless biz
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pony.ai does a giddyap in driverless biz

China Daily  

Driverless cars of Pony.ai are displayed at an expo in Shanghai on July 10, 2021. Chinese self-driving startup Pony.ai is accelerating steps to bolster the mass production and deployment of its Level 4 autonomous driving vehicles as part of its broader push to realize the commercial application of the self-driving technology in more cities. Peng Jun, co-founder and CEO of …

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation
5 months ago

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation

China Daily  

A technician conducts a road test on a self-driving vehicle in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 4. China has taken the lead in the research and development as well as application of autonomous driving technology, and has introduced a series of policies to promote the commercialization of self-driving vehicles in recent years. China supports the commercial application of Level 3 …

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation
5 months ago

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation

China Daily  

A technician conducts a road test on a self-driving vehicle in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 4. China has taken the lead in the research and development as well as application of autonomous driving technology, and has introduced a series of policies to promote the commercialization of self-driving vehicles in recent years. China supports the commercial application of Level 3 …

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation
5 months ago

Self-driving to revolutionize transportation

China Daily  

An autonomous car operates on urban roads in Chongqing on July 10. Quick deployment Lyu Jinghong, an analyst tracking intelligent mobility at research company BloombergNEF, said continued tests on public roads, eased regulations, as well as cost reductions in autonomous vehicle manufacturing, will help accelerate the deployment and commercialization of self-driving vehicles. Wuhan is stepping up efforts to promote the …

Shenzhen to offer affordable self-driving minibus rides
5 months, 1 week ago

Shenzhen to offer affordable self-driving minibus rides

China Daily  

A self-driving minibus makes a test run in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in July. The commercial application of self-driving technology is gaining momentum in China, with Shenzhen, a metropolis in Guangdong province, preparing to launch a fleet of 20 autonomous minibuses this year in Qianhai, a significant step that experts said will bolster the use of such vehicles for public transportation. …

New transformation on roads way to the future
5 months, 1 week ago

New transformation on roads way to the future

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. The municipal authorities of Beijing released a draft regulation on Monday soliciting public opinion on the use of autonomous or driverless vehicles for public transport, ride-hailing services, car rentals, and other urban travel services. It also lists various scenarios of autonomous vehicle innovation activities …

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations
5 months, 1 week ago

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations

China Daily  

A self-driving taxi, operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc, operates in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Thursday. A self-driving taxi operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc recently hit a pedestrian crossing against a traffic light in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, sparking heated discussions on the challenges and limitations facing autonomous driving technology, especially in complex scenarios. The Beijing-based …

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations
5 months, 1 week ago

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations

China Daily  

A self-driving taxi, operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc, operates in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Thursday. A self-driving taxi operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc recently hit a pedestrian crossing against a traffic light in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, sparking heated discussions on the challenges and limitations facing autonomous driving technology, especially in complex scenarios. The Beijing-based …

New transformation on roads way to the future
5 months, 1 week ago

New transformation on roads way to the future

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. The municipal authorities of Beijing released a draft regulation on Monday soliciting public opinion on the use of autonomous or driverless vehicles for public transport, ride-hailing services, car rentals, and other urban travel services. It also lists various scenarios of autonomous vehicle innovation activities …

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations
5 months, 1 week ago

Self-driving taxi sparks discussions on challenges, limitations

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-07-12 A self-driving taxi operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc recently hit a pedestrian crossing against a traffic light in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, sparking heated discussions on the challenges and limitations facing autonomous driving technology, especially in complex scenarios. Wuhan is stepping up efforts to promote the development of intelligent connected vehicles and commercialization …

Is China embracing autonomous driving?
5 months, 1 week ago

Is China embracing autonomous driving?

China Daily  

Visitors view a vehicle at an auto show in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, June 7, 2024. Recently, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology solicited public opinion on the "Beijing Autonomous Driving Vehicle Regulations". Beijing plans to use autonomous driving or driverless vehicles for urban public bus transport, ride-hailing services, car rentals and other urban …

Beijing set to support for autonomous vehicles in urban transport services
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing set to support for autonomous vehicles in urban transport services

China Daily  

The Beijing municipal government announced plans to support the use of autonomous vehicles for urban public electric bus transportation, ride-hailing services and car rentals recently, which signifies that driverless vehicles in the capital are set to get legislative backing for their deployment on roads. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology has released a draft for public feedback …

Testing on public roads a leap forward for L3 autonomous vehicles in China
6 months, 1 week ago

Testing on public roads a leap forward for L3 autonomous vehicles in China

China Daily  

A BYD Ocean-M electric car is displayed at the 2024 Auto China in Beijing on April 25, 2024. China has taken another significant step toward the commercialization of autonomous driving, with the recent authorization granted to the first group of domestic automakers for testing Level 3 autonomous technology on public roads. The tests on public roads may lead to the …

Autonomous driving law urged as testing underway
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Autonomous driving law urged as testing underway

China Daily  

A passenger experiences a self-driving vehicle at Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area in Beijing on April 25, 2022. PENG ZIYANG/XINHUA More efforts are needed to speed up legislation around autonomous driving technology and bolster the large-scale commercial application of self-driving vehicles, political advisers and experts said. Lian Yuming, president of the Beijing-based International Institute for Urban Development, said autonomous driving is …

Robotaxis get green light for airport run
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Robotaxis get green light for airport run

China Daily  

Baidu and Pony.ai's autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing's southern suburb. Beijing has granted permits to several robotaxi operators, including Baidu Inc and Pony.ai, allowing them to offer driverless vehicle services at Beijing Daxing International Airport, a key step indicating that the city has become the world's first capital to run autonomous passenger vehicles between …

Beijing aims to be exemplar of digital economy
11 months ago

Beijing aims to be exemplar of digital economy

China Daily  

A view of Beijing's CBD area. It has a 160-square-kilometer high-level demonstration zone for automatic driving," Yin said while delivering a government work report during the opening ceremony of the session. In the latest development, 15 automatic patrolling vehicles last week began to guard industrial parks, subway stations and shopping malls round the clock within a 60-sq-km area in the …

The Evolution of Mobility: Self-driving vehicles on the horizon in China
1 year, 4 months ago

The Evolution of Mobility: Self-driving vehicles on the horizon in China

China Daily  

The automotive industry is experiencing a major transformation driven by different trends. In a sweeping transformation that is reshaping urban landscapes and redefining mobility, China has emerged as a global leader in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles. Driving Innovation Through Policy and Investment China's journey into the world of autonomous vehicles is fueled by a combination of forward-thinking …

Smart fun: Connecting the future - A journey in a fully autonomous taxi
1 year, 4 months ago

Smart fun: Connecting the future - A journey in a fully autonomous taxi

China Daily  

As the world inches closer to the reality of fully autonomous vehicles, Tom Campbell, an expat from the UK, filled with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation, went on a journey in a fully autonomous taxi developed by Pony.ai in a designated area in Yizhuang, a southern suburb of Beijing. Last month, authorities in Beijing granted permits to eligible companies …

It seems the transport of the future may finally take off
2 years, 1 month ago

It seems the transport of the future may finally take off

China Daily  

In a previous column, I wrote about how, as a child, I was fascinated by visions of my future life, an exciting world of homes in space, undersea railways, cyborg implants and, of course, flying cars. Vice-Minister of Public Security Liu Zhao told the conference that 6,900 kilometers of test roads have been built, and that 8,200 license plates have …

It seems the transport of the future may finally take off
2 years, 1 month ago

It seems the transport of the future may finally take off

China Daily  

In a previous column, I wrote about how, as a child, I was fascinated by visions of my future life, an exciting world of homes in space, undersea railways, cyborg implants and, of course, flying cars. Vice-Minister of Public Security Liu Zhao told the conference that 6,900 kilometers of test roads have been built, and that 8,200 license plates have …

China grants first driverless taxi permits to Baidu, Pony.ai
2 years, 7 months ago

China grants first driverless taxi permits to Baidu, Pony.ai

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Robotaxis looking to take bigger slice of transport pie
3 years, 4 months ago

Robotaxis looking to take bigger slice of transport pie

China Daily  

A driverless vehicle developed by Baidu Inc runs through Shougang Park in Shijingshan district, Beijing. Internet search giant Baidu Inc officially opened its robotaxi ride-hailing pilot program to the public in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, in July, marking the largest autonomous driving vehicle-for-hire platform in the city. The autonomous ride-hailing service covers 237 pick-up and drop-off locations, allowing passengers …

Beijing to build pilot zone for self-driving vehicles
4 years, 3 months ago

Beijing to build pilot zone for self-driving vehicles

China Daily  

A worker tests the driverless bus in Beijing, on May 11, 2020. BEIJING - Beijing is planning to build a cloud-based pilot area for self-driving vehicles before the end of this year, marking an important step for the development of intelligent networked vehicles in the capital city. The pilot zone, to be located in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also …

Intelligent changes to reshape auto sector
4 years, 3 months ago

Intelligent changes to reshape auto sector

China Daily  

An Apollo autonomous bus is displayed during an exhibition in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in August. Baidu chief sees widespread use of self-driving vehicles in next five years Self-driving technology is expected to witness large-scale commercial application in the next five years, according to Robin Li Yanhong, chairman and CEO of internet search giant Baidu Inc. Traffic congestion will be greatly …

Tech firms gear up to tap self-driving taxi services
4 years, 3 months ago

Tech firms gear up to tap self-driving taxi services

China Daily  

An Apollo autonomous bus is displayed during an exhibition in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in August. LI ZHIHAO/FOR CHINA DAILY Competition in China's autonomous driving industry has intensified as several technology companies are ramping up efforts to launch self-driving taxi services in an attempt to bolster the large-scale commercial use of such cutting-edge technology. It was the first city in northern …

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