滴滴张博：安滴科技L4车型预计年底量产，明年北、广投放

Core Insights - Didi Autonomous Driving and GAC Group are collaborating on L4 mass production vehicles, expected to be produced by the end of this year and launched in select areas of Guangzhou and Beijing by 2026, aiming for market validation of "AI + mass production + operation" [1][5] - The partnership began in May 2021 with GAC Group's strategic investment of over $300 million in Didi Autonomous Driving, followed by a$149 million financing round in October 2023 [1] - Didi has outlined three five-year plans, with the current focus on validating the commercial and technical aspects of L4 autonomous driving in the Chinese market [4] Group 1 - The L4 mass production vehicle was officially unveiled at the summit, with safety being a primary concern, as highlighted by Didi's CEO Zhang Bo [5][6] - Didi aims to reduce traffic accident rates, which currently result in 1.35 million deaths annually, primarily due to human error [5] - The L4 vehicle features a safety redundancy platform and unique safety designs to meet stringent safety standards [5] Group 2 - The first five-year plan (2016-2021) focused on core technology development for L4 autonomous driving, while the second plan (2022-2026) aims to validate the technology commercially [4] - The third five-year plan (2027-2032) will explore global expansion opportunities for autonomous driving within Didi's global mobility network [4] - Didi's current phase requires achieving validation in AI performance, mass production, and operational integration with its ride-hailing network [4]