融资1111亿元，估值近8750亿元，全球最贵自动驾驶独角兽诞生

Core Insights - Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, announced a $16 billion financing round, achieving a post-money valuation of $126 billion, setting records in the autonomous driving industry for both funding and valuation [1][4][5] - The funds will be used to accelerate the launch of ride-hailing services in over 20 cities by 2026, including international markets like Tokyo and London, and to expand its fleet and test new vehicle models [4][5] Financing Details - This financing round was led by Dragon Boat Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, with participation from other notable investors such as a16z, Mubadala Capital, and Temasek [4][5] - Waymo has raised a total of $27.1 billion across four funding rounds, with previous rounds including $3 billion in 2020, $2.5 billion in 2021, and $5.6 billion in 2024 [5] Operational Highlights - Waymo operates in six U.S. cities, with a weekly order volume of 450,000 and a total autonomous driving mileage of 127 million miles [5] - The company anticipates its order volume will more than double to 15 million by 2025 [5] Safety Concerns - Waymo faces safety controversies, including investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding incidents involving its autonomous vehicles [5][6] - Between 2022 and the end of 2024, there were 16 reported collisions involving Waymo vehicles, although no injuries occurred [6] Vehicle Development - The new generation of Waymo's autonomous taxis, named Ojai, is developed in collaboration with Geely's Zeekr brand, with the vehicle's hardware configuration featuring 13 cameras, 4 LiDARs, and 6 radars [8][9] - Waymo's partnership with Volvo aims to leverage L4 autonomous driving technology for future vehicle models [9]