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- South China Morning Post
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Pony AI is confident it will meet its 2025 robotaxi vehicle output target and is actively exploring new markets in Europe, even as the industry's commercialisation develops at an uneven pace across different regions. Advertisement Over 200 of Pony AI's Gen-7 Robotaxi vehicles have been rolled out since mass production started two months ago, putting the firm on track to hit its 1,000 vehicle goal by year-end, the company said. That will help it break even on a per-vehicle basis, Chief Executive Officer James Peng said in an interview on Wednesday. The company was founded in 2016 and started operating robotaxis in Guangzhou in 2018. The Guangzhou-headquartered firm's optimism comes as it eyes new markets in Europe. Road testing is being carried out in Luxembourg via mobility service provider Emile Weber, Peng said. Pony AI is also trialling its technology in South Korea, where it has obtained nationwide permits for robotaxi operations. It has a tie-up with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority, and with Uber Technologies to deploy self-driving vehicles in the Middle East. Pony AI reported that its second quarter robotaxi revenue grew 158 per cent to US$1.5 million from the same period in 2024. Photo: Shutterstock Images 'In a year or two, once the regulations are ready, the local users are on board, then I think those markets will take off dramatically,' Peng said of foreign regions.
South China Morning Post
04-08-2025
- South China Morning Post
China's Baidu partners with Lyft to launch robotaxis in UK and Germany as soon as 2026
Chinese internet search giant Baidu is partnering with US ride-hailing firm Lyft to launch robotaxis in Europe, marking the latest initiative by a Chinese company to expand its autonomous-driving technologies globally. Under the partnership, the companies plan to introduce autonomous vehicles in Germany and the UK as early as 2026, pending approval from local regulators, according to a joint announcement by Beijing-based Baidu and San Francisco-based Lyft on Monday. The companies said they expected to roll out thousands of robotaxis across Europe in the coming years. Baidu last month also secured a deal with ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies to deploy thousands of Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis in markets outside the US and mainland China. Baidu robotaxis. Photo: Shutterstock Images The deals are part of a broader trend among Chinese autonomous-driving companies to bring their services to international markets, especially as US electric-vehicle maker Tesla ramps up its robotaxi initiatives. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to launch robotaxi services in Chicago, following trials in Austin, Texas.
South China Morning Post
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F1: Ferrari's Hamilton says ‘I'm useless' after Hungarian GP qualifying flop
A crestfallen Lewis Hamilton declared himself 'useless' after qualifying in 12th position for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday as Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc surged to pole position. Seven-time world champion Hamilton exited the session in Q2 with his head down and his helmet on as the 40-year-old retreated to the team's motor home. 'I'm useless,' the British driver said. 'Absolutely useless. 'The team has no problem. You've seen the car on pole so they probably need to change driver.' But he was backed to bounce back by four-time champion Max Verstappen, who himself ranted about his Red Bull car and team after struggling to line-up eighth on the grid. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified in pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Photo: Xinhua 'Looking at the whole weekend, I think we're happy to be in Q3 because I've been more outside the top 10 than in it – so, yeah, it's been difficult this whole weekend,' the Dutch driver said.
