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Chinese autonomous driving firm secures $100m for expansion

DeepRoute.ai, a company specializing in autonomous driving technology, has received US$100 million in funding from an undisclosed automaker.

The Shenzhen-based firm plans to expand its driving systems across China.

By 2025, DeepRoute.ai expects to install its advanced systems in approximately 200,000 vehicles. This marks a significant increase from the current 20,000.

DeepRoute.ai’s revenue comes from technology licensing and data usage to enhance its AI.

Recent “autonomous driving” Development

Timeline
12-Dec-2023 🚗 WeRide gets license to test autonomous driving in Singapore
  • WeRide gains M1 and T1 licenses in Singapore.
  • First to hold permits in US, UAE, China, and Singapore.
03-Aug-2023 🚗 In 50 Words: XPeng’s VP of autonomous driving steps down
  • XPeng’s VP of autonomous driving resigns
  • Li Liyun promoted to replace Wu Xinzhou
03-Nov-2021 🚗 Temasek backs $101m top-up of autonomous driving tech firm
  • Autobrains raises US$101M led by Temasek
  • Funds will expand AI-assisted driving into new markets
23-Sep-2021 🚗 China Roundup: GM to invest $300m in autonomous driving startup
  • GM invests $300M in Momenta for self-driving tech.
  • Nreal raises $100M for AR glasses development.
19-Mar-2021 🚗 Report: Autonomous driving firm Momenta nets $500m from SAIC, others

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