BABA(US:BABA) Xin Jing Bao·2025-09-17 07:22Core Insights - Hello announced a strategic investment in its Robotaxi business from Alibaba Group, indicating a deepening collaboration in autonomous driving technology and commercialization efforts [1] - The partnership aims to accelerate the commercialization and scaling of the Robotaxi industry, building on previous collaborations [1] Company Developments - In June, Hello officially entered the Robotaxi sector, forming "Zhaofu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd." with Ant Group and CATL, focusing on L4 autonomous driving technology development and commercialization, with an initial investment exceeding 3 billion yuan [1] - On September 11, Hello unveiled its Robotaxi strategic plan and introduced its first mass-produced Robotaxi model, "HR1" (Hello Robot1), with plans for mass production by 2026 and deployment of over 50,000 Robotaxi vehicles by 2027 [1]