滴滴自动驾驶融资20亿元 将助力交通运输行业高质量发展

Core Insights - Didi Autonomous Driving announced a Series D funding round totaling 2 billion yuan, with investors including various funds and automotive groups, aimed at enhancing AI research and promoting L4 autonomous driving applications [1][3] Group 1: Funding and Investment - The total amount raised in the D round is 2 billion yuan [1] - Investors include Zhongguancun Science City Technology Growth Fund, Beijing Information Industry Development Investment Fund, Beijing Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund, GAC Group, Guangzhou Guanghua Fund, and Didi itself [1] Group 2: Technology and Development - Didi's CEO emphasized that L4 autonomous driving technology is one of the most significant technological transformations in the next decade, expected to greatly enhance travel safety, efficiency, and experience [1] - Didi Autonomous Driving has nearly a decade of experience in AI, mass production, and operations, focusing on responsible technological innovation [1] Group 3: Testing and Future Plans - In 2023, Didi Autonomous Driving initiated full-scenario, fully driverless testing in Beijing and Guangzhou, demonstrating stable performance in complex travel scenarios [3] - A new generation of pre-installed autonomous vehicles, co-developed with GAC Aion, is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2025, with plans for demonstration applications in cities like Beijing and Guangzhou [3]