Chinese ride-hailer Didi and automaker GAC to deliver L4 autonomous vehicles this year · TechNode

Massive automakers debut futuristic EV upgrade with transformative tech: 'Will need regulatory approval'

New vehicles announced by Chinese automakers claim to allow drivers to remove their hands from the wheel. According to Reuters, Chinese automakers Zeekr Group, XPeng, and Guangzhou Automobile Group have revealed plans to release "L3-ready autonomous driving capabilities, a shift for the sector that has so far only had L2 systems." This system currently ranges from L1 (cruise control) to L5 (fully self-driving vehicles). L3 vehicles allow drivers…

Chinese ride-hailer Didi and automaker GAC to deliver L4 autonomous vehicles this year · TechNode

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi and state-owned automaker GAC will start volume deliveries of their L4 autonomous vehicles by the end of this year, with passengers able to hail a robocar in parts of Beijing and the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou in 2026. Zhang Bo, co-founder of Didi and chief executive of Didi’s autonomous driving business, revealed the developments in comments during GAC’s annual Tech Day event on April 12 in Guangzhou, whe…

Hesai’s AT128 to power Didi and GAC L4 robotaxi – Telematics Wire

Press Release, 16 April 2025 Hesai Group announced that its long-range automotive lidar AT128 has been selected as the lidar solution for the first L4 production-ready Robotaxi jointly unveiled by Didi Autonomous Driving and GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. (“GAC Aion”). Debuting at the 2025 GAC Tech Day and GAC Intelligent Safety Summit in Guangzhou, the vehicle is set to enter mass production this year, with initial deployment beginnin…

AI and the Future of Autonomous Vehicles: Transforming the Automotive Market with Robotaxis and Freight Logistics

The automotive industry is primed for rapid innovation because of its background of widely available data on roads, vehicles, and the environment in general. Two key areas stand out: freight transportation and robotaxis. Both sectors offer unique opportunities for innovation and efficiency because decades of accumulated solutions are finally reaching the market. Let's discuss each direction's features, business support, and the regions where fur…

Hesai's AT128 Powers Didi and GAC Aion's First Mass-Produced L4 Robotaxi

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