Alibaba-backed startup AutoX applies for driver-less test permit in California

By Munsif Vengattil and Akanksha Rana on Dec 5, 2019 6:29AM

First challenger to Alphabet Inc's autonomous driving venture Waymo.

Chinese startup AutoX, backed by e-commerce giant Alibaba, has applied to test self-driving vehicles without an in-car backup driver in California, the first challenger to Alphabet Inc's autonomous driving venture Waymo to say it has done so. If granted the permit, AutoX would be able to test ...

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