BYD, established in 1995 as a battery manufacturer, has evolved into the mainland’s largest new-energy vehicle maker. Photo: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
BYD, established in 1995 as a battery manufacturer, has evolved into the mainland’s largest new-energy vehicle maker. Photo: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Buffett-backed BYD to use Baidu Apollo’s autonomous driving technology in its EVs as it raises its game against Tesla, domestic rivals

  • Artificial intelligence giant Baidu will supply its Apollo Navigation Pilot smart driving services and products, according to two sources
  • It marks an important step for Beijing-based Baidu as it strives to commercialise its Apollo self-driving technologies after nearly five year of development

BYD, established in 1995 as a battery manufacturer, has evolved into the mainland’s largest new-energy vehicle maker. Photo: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
BYD, established in 1995 as a battery manufacturer, has evolved into the mainland’s largest new-energy vehicle maker. Photo: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
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