Gasgoo Daily: Baidu considers collaboration with Tesla on Robotaxi service

Published: May 15, 2024 19:20
Source: gasgoo
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Baidu considers collaboration with Tesla on Robotaxi service

On May 15, Xu Baoqiang, general manager of Baidu's autonomous driving vehicle department, said in an interview that Baidu is considering potential collaboration opportunities with Tesla for the latter’s upcoming Robotaxi service. The decision will be based on Tesla's specific application models and the timing of their entry into the Chinese market.

Volcano Engine forms automotive large model ecosystem alliance with major automakers in China

ByteDance-backed Volcano Engine, during the VOLCANO ENGINE FORCE CONFERENCE SPRING 2024, declared the establishment of an automotive large model ecosystem alliance. In collaboration with the China EV100, this alliance includes over 20 manufacturers such as Geely, Great Wall Motor, JETOUR, SERES, and IM Motors.

DEEPAL releases images of S05 SUV

Changan Automobile’s new energy vehicle brand DEEPAL released official images of its new compact SUV, the S05. The images show that the S05 adopts the brand's iconic design language.

Renault Group, WeRide to launch autonomous shuttle service at 2024 French Open

On May 15, 2024, global auto giant Renault Group unveiled its future autonomous driving strategy, highlighting a pivotal collaboration with China’s autonomous driving solution developer WeRide.

Baidu Apollo launches Apollo ADFM large model, sixth-gen unmanned Robotaxi at Apollo Day 2024

On May 15, Baidu Apollo held the Apollo Day 2024 event in Wuhan, showcasing a decade of significant advancements in autonomous driving. The event highlighted breakthroughs driven by large models, new passenger safety standards, and the world's largest autonomous unmanned vehicle operation network.

Huawei-powered AITO starts delivering all-new M5

AITO, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly developed by Huawei and SERES, officially announced the nationwide delivery of its all-new M5 model, starting on May 15.

XPENG achieves 100% HD map-free intelligent driving in urban areas

On May 14, XPENG announced that its XNGP urban intelligent driving system has achieved 100% HD map-free operation, significantly expanding its usable coverage.

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