Uber Launches First Robotaxi Service Outside of US in Abu Dhabi

Uber Launches First Robotaxi Service Outside of US in Abu Dhabi

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#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Uber Technologies has begun offering its first autonomous rides outside the US in Abu Dhabi, making good on an earlier partnership struck with Chinese vehicle partner WeRide. Riders are able to request autonomous vehicles at UberX or Uber Comfort rates around key tourist…

Baidu EV Arm Jidu Auto’s Autonomous Driving Technology Will Be Ahead of Tesla, CEO Robin Li Claims

Baidu EV Arm Jidu Auto’s Autonomous Driving Technology Will Be Ahead of Tesla, CEO Robin Li Claims

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Baidu’s electric vehicle (EV) firm Jidu Auto will be one-generation ahead of Tesla in terms of autonomous driving technologies, Baidu chief executive Robin Li said in a statement on Monday. “Our understanding of smart vehicles is that being electric is the semi-final while being intelligent is the final,” Li added….

Self-Driving Vehicle Rules for Public Transport Drafted by China: Details

Self-Driving Vehicle Rules for Public Transport Drafted by China: Details

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China should adopt autonomous vehicles in passenger transport with care, the country’s Ministry of Transportation said in drafted rules to regulate the self-driving industry. The ministry will encourage the use of autonomous vehicles as taxis in easily controlled scenarios in low traffic situations, according to a draft seeking public advice…