一家无人车独角兽融资近5亿，顺丰接连三次出手

Group 1 - The company, White Rhino Zhida (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., has completed a B+ round financing, raising nearly 500 million yuan, indicating strong market confidence in the commercialization of automotive-grade unmanned vehicles [1] - The company has shifted its focus from supermarket delivery to express logistics, specifically the "last mile" segment, and has expanded its operations to over 100 cities in China, with plans to increase its fleet from nearly 100 vehicles by the end of 2024 to over 1,000 [1] - The introduction of unmanned vehicles has significantly reduced delivery costs and increased operational efficiency, with one express franchisee reporting a decrease in delivery cost per package from 0.2 yuan to 0.1 yuan and a more than 20% increase in business volume due to time savings for delivery personnel [1] Group 2 - The company is developing unmanned vehicles according to automotive industry standards, focusing on reliability and lifespan, which will enhance vehicle utilization and longevity while providing a reference for policy-making and road rights [2] - White Rhino is expanding its service scenarios beyond express logistics to include supermarket delivery and industrial logistics, with plans to establish a campus delivery network covering 100 universities in collaboration with Ele.me [2] - The company aims to have 5,000 active vehicles by 2026, with financing primarily directed towards automotive-grade product development, AI technology iteration, and expansion of commercial scenarios, targeting global market penetration for unmanned vehicle products [2]