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### Autonomous Vehicles: From Skepticism to Mainstream Integration Over the past year, the staunchest technopessimists have prematurely declared the failure of robotaxis and passenger autonomous vehicles. However, the reality is far more promising. As we await Tesla's much-anticipated robotaxi announcement this fall, another significant development has emerged: Uber's partnership with Chinese automaker BYD. This collaboration involves not only adding BYD's electric vehicles to Uber's global fleet but also working together on future BYD autonomous-capable vehicles for Uber's platform. Smaller companies are also making strides in the autonomous vehicle space. Recent updates from "Full Autonomy" highlight the progress and potential of these ventures. Despite varying levels of opposition and the cautious approach of regulators, autonomous transportation is steadily moving towards mainstream adoption. For more details, check out the original article [here](https://lnkd.in/de5CJegU).

While some tech pessimists have already buried the idea of robotaxis and self-driving cars this past year, the reality is a bit more exciting! 🚖✨ As we eagerly await Elon Musk's big robotaxi reveal from Tesla (rumored for this fall), Uber is quietly shaking things up by teaming up with Chinese giant BYD. 🤝 This partnership means not just adding more electric rides to Uber's fleet, but also collaborating on future autonomous vehicles that'll hit their platform! 🚀 And it's not just the big players getting in on the action—smaller companies are making strides too, as highlighted in a recent recap from "Full Autonomy." So despite some skeptics and cautious regulators, autonomous transport is gradually cruising into mainstream territory! 🛣️💡 Check out the full scoop: Uber & BYD's Global Robotaxi Service (https://lnkd.in/gXDii_cm) #FutureOfTransport #Robotaxis

What happened in the mobility market today? Read this 1-minute recap to stay informed. 1. Waymo 🇺🇸 announced it closed a $5.6 billion funding round led by Alphabet to expand its autonomous ride-hailing services in cities like San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. 2. Scout Motors 🇺🇸, backed by Volkswagen group 🇩🇪, introduced the Traveler SUV and Terra truck, with up to 500-mile range with gas generators, and below $60,000 pricing for 2027 production. 3. Porsche 🇩🇪 announced it will reduce its dealership network in China 🇨🇳, cut costs by billions, and adjust operations for 250,000 annual sales amid falling profits and weak Chinese demand. 4. Great Wall Motors 🇨🇳 announced plans to increase its assembly line capacity in Russia’s Tula region 🇷🇺 to 200,000 cars by 2025. That’s all for today, thanks for reading! #Waymo #ScoutMotors #Porsche #GreatWallMotors #ElectricVehicles #SUV #Autonomous

"With an authoritarian government able to pick and choose how it applies safety rules, it’s likely easier for Tesla to test out the practicalities of controlling a car in real-world situations in China..." https://buff.ly/4dDjNiL #china #tesla #autonomous #driverless #EVs #mobilitytech #asiatechnews #technologynews

Is China winning the race in autonomous driving? According to this article, the answer is yes. In my view those are China’s advantages: -access to cheap capital -aligned ecosystem (infrastructure, HT players, automotive EV companies already « AV ready ») and partnerships -long term view and government intention to make China lead -regulatory framework -competition with at least already 7 operational shared autonomous mobility companies -province support through their champions What do you think? Will the US with players Waymo, Zoox, Tesla, May mobility… and a possible new favorable regulatory framework keep the lead? Can other regions compete (Japan, Europe, Korea)? Should they find their own area of expertise?

More driverless cars on U.S. Roads: Autonomous vehicle maker Zoox launches driverless taxi operations in a third U.S. city. Zoox already had driverless taxis operating in Foster City, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada. The company is now moving into San Francisco, California. Zoox autonomous taxis do not have steering wheels or pedals and operate at speeds up to 45 mph. #autonomousvehicles #insurance #underwriting #insuranceindustry #reinsurance https://lnkd.in/edpNKUV9

China has authorized nine automakers, including NIO and BYD, to test Level 3 autonomous vehicles. This historic move could accelerate the development of self-driving technology in China, impacting global competition. The collaboration between four ministries highlights the strategic importance of this initiative. This decision arrives as Tesla gears up to test its Full Self-Driving software in China, intensifying the self-driving race. https://lnkd.in/gxaBb_Kb #EVNews #EV #China #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #NIO #BYD #Tesla #Level3Autonomy #EVNews #TechInnovation #GAC #SAIC #ChanganAuto #FAWGroup #YutongBus #Baidu #SmartMobility #AutoIndustry #MIIT #AI #Transportation

Can anyone beat Waymo? Not even Tesla seems anywhere near. The company is racing ahead with its fleet of robotaxis wow-ing SF visitors with their smooth (and silent) rides. It raised another $5B+ just last month to expand into new cities, partnered with Hyundai to get more cars and with Uber to get more users, while it keeps investing in improving its tech using genAI. And the prospect of looser regulation with the upcoming US administration could give it another boost. But it doesn’t mean this will be a “winner takes it all” market. Chinese competitors have also reached the commercialization roll-out stage, funding their expansion through IPOs (although at a discount to their last private valuation). It very much feels like time has come for transportation and mobility players to revive their autonomous driving strategy and look for partnership and investment opportunities if they don’t want to be left behind. #autonomousdriving #robitaxi

Xpeng, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has expanded its self-driving system to all cities across mainland China, aiming to attract more local users before Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software launches in China. This move positions Xpeng as the first mainland carmaker to deploy its semi-autonomous driving system nationwide. The new version of Xpeng's Navigation Guided Pilot (X NGP) represents a significant advancement in autonomous driving technology in the world’s largest EV market, according to CEO He Xiaopeng. Apply 👉 #vietnam #thailand #taiwan #southkorea #philippines #hongkong #korea #malaysia #singapore #indonesia #china #asia #usa #japan #india #cambodia #laos #mongolia #myanmar #salta #argentina #australia #southamerica #brazil #CDNDigital #foxandfriends #spain #Xpeng #SelfDriving #EV #FullSelfDriving #AutomotiveTech

Waymo & Hyundai strike a deal Waymo and Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차)’s multi-year strategic partnership is set to redefine autonomous EVs, integrating Waymo’s self-driving technology into Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 EVs. But as exciting as this sounds, let’s discuss the real-world challenges they’ll face. Navigating urban environments is complex, with unpredictable elements like human behavior, weather conditions, and outdated infrastructure posing significant hurdles. Additionally, scaling autonomous tech requires rigorous safety validations, public trust, and regulatory approval—all of which can delay progress. Beyond technical barriers, there’s also the challenge of consumer adoption. Will everyday users feel confident in fully autonomous vehicles, or will concerns about reliability and safety slow down widespread use? This partnership is ambitious, combining Hyundai’s manufacturing power with Waymo’s tech expertise. The question remains: can they navigate these challenges effectively and redefine transportation, or will it be an uphill battle against real-world obstacles? Think developing strategic partnerships is easy? Think again. Share your thoughts below, and like or comment if you’ve enjoyed this content! #strategicpartnerships #partnerships #ceomindset