Black Sesame throws down the gauntlet to Qualcomm in autonomous driving race
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Pony AI pulls ahead of WeRide in China robotaxi race
Both companies notched an important new advance last week when Shanghai unveiled a major expansion to its robotaxi program Key Takeaways: Pony AI, WeRide and Baidu were among groups awarded…
China’s robotaxi commercialization faces hidden barriers
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RoboSense steers towards profits as LiDAR gains traction
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BRIEF: CATL in talks to acquire Nio’s battery-swapping unit
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Former TV magnate tries his luck at EVs with IPO plans in sight
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