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上海落地首批全无人驾驶出租车自动驾驶技术商业化应用再提速
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-04 18:45

Core Viewpoint - The launch of fully autonomous Robotaxi services in Shanghai marks a significant step towards the normalization and scaling of intelligent connected vehicle operations in China [1][4]. Company Summary - Pony.ai has partnered with Jinjiang Taxi to operate fully autonomous Robotaxis in Shanghai's Pudong New Area starting August 1, with operational hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM [1]. - The Robotaxi utilizes Pony.ai's fifth-generation autonomous driving system, which includes 7 cameras, 4 LiDARs, and 4 millimeter-wave radars, providing a 200-meter field of view for enhanced safety [2][3]. - The Robotaxi has accumulated over 500,000 hours of fully autonomous operation and has conducted more than 50 million kilometers of road testing globally, demonstrating its safety and reliability across various conditions [3]. Industry Summary - The global market for Robotaxis is expected to experience explosive growth, with projections indicating an increase from $54 million in 2025 to $47 billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of over 60% [4]. - The Chinese government has issued over 16,000 testing licenses and opened 32,000 kilometers of testing roads, facilitating the commercial rollout of Robotaxis [4]. - The recent issuance of new intelligent connected vehicle operation licenses is anticipated to accelerate the large-scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous driving technology in China [5].