Recently, the field of autonomous driving has seen another major development! Chinese autonomous driving company "Apolong" has reached a historic cooperation with the world's largest mobility platform, Uber, and plans to deploy thousands of Robotaxis globally. This collaboration not only marks a significant advancement in autonomous driving technology, but also paves the way for future modes of transportation.
Robotaxi, or autonomous taxis, have received widespread attention in recent years. Global tech giants such as Baidu, Google, and Tesla have invested heavily in this area, which holds a market opportunity worth trillions of dollars. This partnership will allow Uber passengers to book the latest autonomous vehicles from Apolong through the Uber platform within a few months. This new mode of transportation is sure to spark discussions.
The rapid rise of Apolong has attracted attention. By using Hong Kong as a stepping stone, its international market layout has expanded rapidly within just half a year. Previously, they reached an agreement with Dubai, planning to deploy over 1,000 Robotaxis there, and they are now in the road testing phase. Subsequently, they will expand their business to cities like Abu Dhabi. These developments demonstrate Apolong's ambition and strength in the international market.
Uber's choice to partner with Apolong reflects high recognition of its technology. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised Apolong as "the most representative technology company in the world." After years of research and development, Apolong's autonomous driving technology has achieved a safe test mileage of 170 million kilometers, and it has a unique combination of hardware and software, ensuring the safety and reliability of its Robotaxis in complex urban environments.
In addition, the demand for autonomous driving is increasing worldwide, and many countries have introduced policies to support the development of the autonomous driving industry. According to Goldman Sachs, the Robotaxi market size is expected to reach between $40 billion and $45.7 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 60%. This undoubtedly provides broad space for the future development of the autonomous driving industry.
In this trend, Chinese companies are expected to achieve greater breakthroughs in the field of autonomous driving. As a representative, Apolong will continue to explore new opportunities in the global market and become an important force in the export of technology.