7×24小时不间断，小马智行北京广州深圳开启自动驾驶测试

Core Insights - Xiaoma Zhixing has launched 24/7 autonomous driving tests in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, expanding testing hours from 7 AM to 11 PM to all day [2] - The company has received L4 autonomous driving testing permits for its seventh-generation vehicles in these cities, aiming to deploy a fleet of 1,000 autonomous vehicles in the second half of the year [2] - Xiaoma Zhixing has accumulated over 50 million kilometers of autonomous driving testing mileage across various cities, with 500,000 hours of fully unmanned operation experience [2] Company Developments - The company aims to address nighttime travel challenges by exploring practical scenarios for autonomous driving during night hours, enhancing traffic safety [2] - Xiaoma Zhixing's Vice President stated that achieving a fleet size of 1,000 Robotaxis in major cities would allow for operational breakeven, leading to lower costs and higher gross margins with each additional vehicle [3] Industry Challenges - The commercialization of Robotaxi faces challenges in technology, regulations, production capacity, and operational capabilities [4] - Key industry focus areas include developing vehicles that can handle complex human environments, improving production capabilities to reduce costs, and ensuring stable 24/7 fleet operations [4] - A positive cycle of "technology iteration - cost reduction - scale expansion" is necessary for true commercialization [4]