Core Viewpoint - New Stone Technology aims to deploy 10,000 autonomous vehicles by the end of this year, expanding its logistics applications beyond express delivery to include fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, and cold chain logistics [2][25]. Group 1: Company Overview - New Stone Technology, founded in 2018, specializes in L4 level logistics autonomous vehicles and has deployed nearly 6,000 vehicles nationwide, with plans to reach 10,000 by year-end [4][16]. - The company received a C+ round investment of 1 billion RMB in February 2023, which will be used for technology iteration and deployment across various logistics scenarios [4][16]. Group 2: Market Expansion - The company is expanding its delivery services from urban areas to rural regions, addressing labor shortages and high delivery costs in these areas [21][23]. - New Stone Technology is also exploring new logistics scenarios, with plans to deploy 4,000 to 5,000 vehicles in non-express delivery sectors by the third quarter of 2025 [25][26]. Group 3: Technology and Innovation - The autonomous vehicles have a loading capacity of 3 cubic meters and can carry 440 to 500 packages, with a single battery swap allowing for a range of up to 100 kilometers [13][19]. - The company has developed its own visual perception algorithms, which reduce hardware costs compared to multi-lidar solutions, enhancing stability and efficiency [20][21]. Group 4: Partnerships and Collaborations - New Stone Technology has established partnerships with major logistics companies such as SF Express, ZTO, and Yunda, and is collaborating with Dingdong Maicai for fresh produce delivery [16][24]. - The company is also working with Tuhu Auto to create an intelligent parts delivery and scheduling system, leveraging Tuhu's extensive network of over 7,000 service locations [24][28].

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