The Traffic Police Division of the Pudong Branch of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau recently officially issued the first batch of identification plates designed specifically for autonomous driving equipment. The design features a combination of light blue and white with black text, starting with an abbreviation for the region followed by a combination of letters and numbers, and clearly labeled 'Autonomous Equipment' at the top. This marks a step towards the gradual integration of autonomous driving technology into the daily lives of the public. The issuance of identification plates for autonomous driving equipment is an important move for the development of smart traffic in Shanghai, and a significant milestone in the application of autonomous driving technology.

A remarkable startup is developing a groundbreaking AI system that promises to give creators unprecedented capabilities for generating cinematic worlds. The company, named Odyssey, employs a unique approach: having staff carry specialized camera systems to gather scene data from around the globe. Founded by autonomous driving experts Oliver Cameron and Jeff Hawke, Odyssey recently completed an $18 million Series A funding round led by EQT Ventures.

Recently, Jige Technology proposed a new framework called DriveDreamer4D, aimed at leveraging prior knowledge from world models to improve the reconstruction quality of 4D driving scenes. Traditional 4D scene reconstruction methods primarily rely on two main approaches: NeRF and 3DGS. NeRF is like a super painter, capable of rendering a collection of photos into a 3D model using neural networks. On the other hand, 3DGS simulates various objects in the scene using a set of three-dimensional Gaussian functions. However, both methods have their limitations.

On October 18, autonomous driving company Pony.ai submitted its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), planning to list on Nasdaq under the stock code 'PONY'. The main underwriters for this IPO include Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, and Huatai Securities. According to public information, Pony.ai received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for overseas issuance and listing in April this year, planning to issue no more than 98.1495 million ordinary shares. Pony.ai was founded in 201

This morning, Musk made a grand entrance wearing his leather jacket, riding in the Cybercab autonomous vehicle. The boast made years ago has finally come to fruition today. This futuristic model completely overturns traditional automotive design concepts by eliminating conventional controls like steering wheels, accelerators, and brakes, ushering in a new era of smart transportation. The Cybercab features a strikingly futuristic design with elegant butterfly doors. Although it only accommodates two passengers, its tech-savvy design is sure to attract a lot of attention.

At the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, Tesla's launch event themed "We, Robot" took place as scheduled, capturing the attention of tech enthusiasts worldwide. This highly anticipated event not only showcased Tesla's latest breakthroughs in autonomous driving but also marked a moment of fulfillment for CEO Elon Musk's long-standing promises. Image source: The star of the Tesla launch event—the Tesla Robotaxi finally unveiled its mystery. Musk personally arrived at the venue in a CyberCab, demonstrating the revolutionary vehicle in action.

At the 2024 China International Information and Communication Exhibition, Huawei once again showcased its innovative strength in the field of communication technology. Feng Zhishan, President of Huawei's Optical Access Division, delivered a speech at the forum "Accelerating the Commercialization of F5G-A 10Gb Optical Networks, Embracing New Opportunities in the Intelligent Era," painting a vivid picture of the booming optical broadband industry. With the rapid development of AI technology, various intelligent applications are emerging like mushrooms after rain, driving the optical broadband industry towards the 10Gb optical network. China's 10Gb optical network industry has entered a phase of large-scale explosion, with more than 10 provinces and cities nationwide implementing 10Gb optical network initiatives.

According to 36Kr, Xiaomi's automotive autonomous driving team recently completed a new round of organizational restructuring, marking the entry of Xiaomi's autonomous driving business into a new acceleration phase. The original two secondary departments, 'Perception' and 'Control', have been merged into the 'End-to-End Algorithm and Function Department', responsible for production-ready solution development. This change indicates that Xiaomi's autonomous driving will shift from traditional modular development to the technological route of large end-to-end models. The restructuring of Xiaomi's autonomous driving business and the shift in technological direction aim to capture user mindset and maintain high sales.

The once-celebrated autonomous truck startup TuSimple is undergoing a remarkable transformation, a shift that has left some shareholders perplexed and angry, and could potentially embroil the company in legal disputes again. The company is attempting to transfer approximately $450 million to China to support a new AI animation and video game company, sparking a fierce competition. TuSimple's transformation is astonishing. Founded in 2015 by Mo Chen and Xiaodi Hou, the company was once a star in the autonomous driving industry, backed by Chinese venture capital.

After several quarters of growth in shipments, the global smartphone market has finally emerged from its slump. This September, major brands are holding grand launch events; Apple has unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone 16, while Huawei has introduced the Mate XT. Meanwhile, Honor has made an appearance at the IFA in Berlin, announcing its entry into the 'autonomous driving era' with the industry's first AI Agent intelligent entity.

At the 2024 Bund Conference, Tesla senior instructor Xu Lei shared his insights on the future of autonomous vehicles. Xu believes that once cars achieve full autonomy, they will transition from traditional transportation tools to profit-generating instruments, metaphorically referred to as 'money-printing machines.'

The globally renowned ride-hailing platform Uber has announced a collaboration with the UK-based artificial intelligence company Wayve to jointly develop vehicles equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, with plans for deployment in multiple markets worldwide. This partnership serves as a strategic investment by Uber to supplement Wayve's Series C funding, as its technology will be integrated into Uber's autonomous vehicle fleet, accelerating collaborations with global automotive manufacturers. Wayve's Embodied AI technology enables vehicles to operate outside pre-mapped areas within geofenced regions and has launched the largest initiative in Europe in London.

Baidu released its Q2 2024 financial report, showing total revenue stable compared to last year, with the autonomous driving business performing impressively. Luobo Kuaipao completed approximately 899,000 orders in Q2, a year-over-year increase of 26%, with cumulative service orders surpassing 7 million, reflecting market demand and user recognition. Baidu founder Li Yanhong discussed the operations of Luobo Kuaipao in Wuhan during the earnings call, revealing that the fleet currently consists of around 400 vehicles, but the market share is only 1%. Despite the challenges of expanding market share, Li Yanhong remains optimistic about the future of Luobo Kuaipao.