新石器创始人余恩源：计划2026深圳无人车运营规模超千台

Core Insights - The Shenzhen Intelligent Connected Vehicle New Year Conference successfully gathered government departments, industry organizations, and leading enterprises to discuss the development direction of the intelligent connected and autonomous driving industry in Shenzhen [1] Group 1: Company Developments - New Stone has operated 374 autonomous delivery vehicles in Shenzhen, with plans to expand the fleet to 1,000 vehicles in 2026, focusing on night delivery and diverse scenarios including fresh produce, hotel linens, and supermarket supply chains [3] - New Stone has established a key R&D base in Shenzhen and aims to accelerate the large-scale, commercial, and standardized development of autonomous delivery under the guidance of Shenzhen's "4123" strategic initiative [5] - New Stone has become a founding member of the newly established Shenzhen Autonomous Driving Safety Laboratory, participating in the construction of a safety testing system for autonomous delivery [7] Group 2: Industry Recognition and Future Plans - New Stone received the "Comprehensive Excellence Award" and "Safety Escort Award" at the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Functional Autonomous Vehicle Competition, highlighting its technical strength and safety performance in the field [9] - The company aims to promote the application of autonomous delivery based on its experiences in Shenzhen, emphasizing safety as a fundamental principle while driving technological innovation and ecological collaboration as core motivators for industry advancement [9]