超6亿美元！新石器无人车完成D轮融资 智能运力网络正在构建

Core Insights - Neolix, a Level 4 autonomous logistics vehicle company, announced the completion of over $600 million in Series D financing, marking the largest private equity financing in China's autonomous driving sector to date [1] - The funding round was led by Stone Venture from the UAE, with participation from several prominent investors, including Gaocheng Investment and Xincheng Capital [1] - Neolix plans to use the funds to enhance algorithm and technology development, expand product offerings for various commercial scenarios, and improve service networks to elevate user experience [1] Company Developments - Neolix's CEO, Yu Enyuan, stated that the financing will strengthen the company's technological capabilities and market competitiveness in the unmanned urban distribution sector, accelerating the commercial application of autonomous vehicles to meet growing domestic and international demand [1] - The company has delivered over 10,000 Level 4 autonomous vehicles, making it the first in the world to achieve this milestone, with monthly deliveries exceeding 2,000 vehicles [2] - Neolix has deployed vehicles in over 300 cities, with a cumulative Level 4 autonomous driving mileage surpassing 50 million kilometers [2] Market Outlook - The market for autonomous delivery vehicles is expected to experience exponential growth, with a projected demand for over 100,000 units by 2027 in both domestic and international markets [2] - Major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou are anticipated to have thousands of autonomous delivery vehicles operating within three years, potentially leading to a total of hundreds of thousands of units [2] - The logistics industry is facing a labor shortage and increasing daily parcel volumes, positioning Neolix's autonomous logistics vehicles as a key solution to address these challenges [1][3] Technological Advancements - Neolix has developed a foundational model for freight called "Neolix-VA," enabling end-to-end operations and allowing its RoboVan fleet to integrate smoothly into complex traffic environments [3] - The company's autonomous driving technology is now being commercialized, with ongoing iterations of the model expected to overcome geographical and cost limitations in the industry [3] - Industry experts predict a surge in demand for autonomous delivery vehicles in the next three years, with estimates suggesting sales could exceed 30,000 units by 2025 [3]