Core Insights - Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BAIC New Energy) and Pony.ai have entered a comprehensive strategic cooperation to enhance the development of China's intelligent driving industry [1][2] - The partnership aims to create a complete closed-loop system from technology research and development to commercial operation, marking the transition to a new phase of collaboration [1] - The L4-level Robotaxi model, based on BAIC's redundant chassis architecture and Pony.ai's seventh-generation autonomous driving system, has achieved significant milestones in production and operation [1][2] Production and Operation - The first mass-produced L4-level Robotaxi model, the Arcfox Alpha T5, is set to roll off the production line in July 2025, with rapid delivery milestones achieved shortly thereafter [1] - By August 2025, 100 units were delivered, and within three months, 300 units were produced and put into trial operation, with total production exceeding 600 units to date [1] - The Robotaxi has been deployed in complex driving scenarios across various urban environments, achieving all-weather, all-scenario autonomous driving capabilities [1] Commercialization and Strategic Goals - Starting November 2025, the Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi will operate in key areas of Beijing and Shenzhen, providing users with a fully autonomous travel experience [2] - The collaboration focuses on five key dimensions: product co-creation, market expansion, industry chain collaboration, ecosystem building, and capital integration [2] - BAIC New Energy plans to collaborate with more leading global internet and technology companies to explore innovative boundaries in smart vehicles and contribute to the transformation of the global mobility industry [2]
北汽新能源与小马智行开启合作2.0阶段 深耕Robotaxi赛道