Chinese Autonomous Driving Startup WeRide Receives Approval to Test Driverless Vehicles in California
California's Public Utilities Commission Grants WeRide Permit for Driverless Vehicle Testing
WeRide Becomes First Chinese Company to Receive Approval for Driverless Vehicle Testing in the United States
China-based autonomous driving startup WeRide has become the first Chinese company to receive approval to test its driverless vehicles on public roads in the United States. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued WeRide a permit earlier this month, allowing the company to test three of its Level 4 autonomous vehicles on designated public roads in San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
WeRide's autonomous vehicles are equipped with a suite of sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence (AI) software that enable them to operate without a human driver. The vehicles will be tested in various traffic scenarios, including city streets, highways, and intersections. WeRide's ultimate goal is to develop a fleet of fully autonomous vehicles that can be used for commercial purposes, such as ride-hailing and delivery services.
The CPUC's approval is a significant milestone for WeRide and for the autonomous vehicle industry as a whole. It demonstrates that Chinese companies are making significant progress in the development of autonomous driving technology. The approval also highlights the growing regulatory interest in autonomous vehicles and the need for clear and consistent regulations to ensure the safe deployment of this technology.
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