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Daimler, Tsinghua University deepen joint research cooperation on sustainable transportation; automated driving and intelligent mobility

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Daimler and Chinese partner Tsinghua University signed an agreement further to deepen their research cooperation in the fields of automated driving and intelligent mobility. Through the Tsinghua Daimler Joint Research Center for Sustainable Transportation, the cooperation has been extended for an additional three years.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. Even despite ongoing political concerns, its entry into North America is considered an eventuality, and other Chinese automakers likely won’t be far behind. auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI. auto sector,” the organization writes.

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BYD executive dubs Tesla a “very respected industry peer” amid EV transition

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Recent comments from Yunfei Li, general manager of branding and public relations at BYD, have suggested that the Chinese electric vehicle maker regards its biggest American rival as a key ally in the transition to sustainable transportation. It is also our client,” Li said, adding, “I think this market is very large.

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Elon Musk gives nod of respect for Tesla’s competitors from China

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While responding to a question from Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, Musk noted that without restrictions, Chinese automakers would probably dominate numerous companies. As such, Musk and Tesla executives are familiar with the intensity of the domestic Chinese auto market.

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Daimler 1st int’l automaker to obtain road test license for highly automated driving in Beijing; Baidu and Apollo platform

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With this approval, Mercedes-Benz test vehicles will now begin real road tests to further perfect the technology in the Chinese capital of Beijing, a metropolis with unique and complex urban traffic situations. topics and tailor them to the Chinese market. Autonomous driving is a key pillar of our global C.A.S.E.

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Scania and China-based Haylion Technologies to partner in developing autonomous and electrified vehicles

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Scania, a member of the Volkswagen Group, will collaborate with Haylion Technologies, which focuses on solutions for the Chinese transport industry in the areas of autonomous driving, electrification and connectivity. We recognize Scania’s leading position in the world’s commercial vehicle industry.

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Daimler 1st int’l automaker to obtain road test license for highly automated driving in Beijing; Baidu and Apollo platform

Green Car Congress

With this approval, Mercedes-Benz test vehicles will now begin real road tests to further perfect the technology in the Chinese capital of Beijing, a metropolis with unique and complex urban traffic situations. topics and tailor them to the Chinese market. Autonomous driving is a key pillar of our global C.A.S.E.

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