Baidu's Cheap Robotaxis Are a Wake-Up Call for the U.S. 🚕

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Summary:

  1. Game-Changing Affordability
    Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis, priced at under $30,000 per vehicle, drastically lower costs compared to U.S. competitors like Waymo.

  2. Scalable and Efficient
    The RT6 uses battery-swapping technology, improving cost-efficiency and unit economics while supporting rapid scaling of fleets.

  3. Low Fares, High Adoption
    Base fares start at just 4 yuan ($0.55), significantly cheaper than human-driven taxis, contributing to 988,000 rides in Q3 2024, a 20% YoY increase.

  4. Autonomous Capability
    The RT6 is a Level 4 autonomous vehicle, designed without the need for a human driver, showcasing Baidu’s technological edge.

  5. Competitive Pressure
    Baidu’s advancements signal intensified global competition, urging U.S. firms to innovate or risk losing their edge in the autonomous driving market.

Read more at: The Verge

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Not just for the US but the world. As a nation, those of us in the US as a whole are lazy, comfortable and non-motivated. The belief that ANY of us are due or owed anything is a lie we have been lulled to believe. All people who genuinely choose to learn and become better must adapt to the ever changing environment.

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