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