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BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng will team up with Alibaba's digital mapping arm Amap to launch robotaxi service, the two companies announced on Wednesday.
Xpeng said earlier in the day that it will roll out three self-developed robotaxi models and start trial operations in 2026.
The driverless cars will be integrated into Amap's platform, which is already cooperating with local robotaxi firms including WeRide and Pony.ai, according to an Amap statement.
Xpeng will also work with Amap to build a global robotaxi service network, the EV maker said in a statement on its Weibo account, without giving a timeframe.
(Reporting by Qiaoyi Li and Casey HallEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
A robotaxi is an autonomous vehicle that operates as a taxi service without a human driver, using advanced technology to navigate and transport passengers.
A partnership in business refers to an arrangement where two or more individuals or entities collaborate to manage and operate a business, sharing profits and responsibilities.
Autonomous driving technology refers to systems that allow vehicles to navigate and operate without human intervention, utilizing sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence.
Digital mapping involves creating and using digital representations of geographic areas, often used in navigation systems and applications to provide location-based services.
Trial operation refers to the testing phase of a new service or technology, where it is implemented on a limited scale to evaluate its performance and effectiveness before full deployment.
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