The search giant’s diversification into the smart EV sector will will not come as a surprise to many. Photo: Reuters
The search giant’s diversification into the smart EV sector will will not come as a surprise to many. Photo: Reuters
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Tesla faces a new foe as China's search engine Baidu allies with Volvo's owner Geely to make electric cars

  • Baidu, which already runs a huge open-source autonomous-driving platform, plans to use Geely’s production and development capabilities, according to sources
  • It joins a crowded field of Chinese carmakers backed by tech giants racing to challenge the dominance of Tesla

Daniel Ren
Daniel Ren in Shanghai

Updated: 9:54pm, 8 Jan, 2021

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The search giant’s diversification into the smart EV sector will will not come as a surprise to many. Photo: Reuters
The search giant’s diversification into the smart EV sector will will not come as a surprise to many. Photo: Reuters
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