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Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city

The News

Hong Kong authorities announced plans to expand autonomous vehicle testing and open more roads for trials. Baidu is preparing to transition its robotaxis in the city to fully remote-controlled operations. The company showcased its sixth-generation autonomous vehicle on Lantau Island, completing a seven-minute driverless route that required manual takeover outside the geo-fenced zone. The initiative highlights progress in autonomous vehicle deployment in Hong Kong.

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Sixth-generation AV from Baidu under Apollo Go platform

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Hong Kong authorities will ramp up autonomous vehicle tests and make more roads available for trials.

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Derek Chung Cheuk-ming is the chief electrical and mechanical officer involved in the autonomous vehicle tests.

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  • Sixth-generation AV from Baidu under Apollo Go platform
  • Transition to fully remote-controlled operations

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Hong Kong authorities will increase autonomous vehicle (AV) tests and make more roads available for trials as Chinese technology company Baidu prepared to transition its robotaxis to fully remote-controlled operations in the city.

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Derek Chung Cheuk-ming is the chief electrical and mechanical officer involved in the autonomous vehicle tests.

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Hong Kong authorities will ramp up autonomous vehicle tests and make more roads available for trials.

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Baidu is preparing to transition its robotaxis in Hong Kong to fully remote-controlled operations.

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Baidu showcased its sixth-generation AV under the Apollo Go platform on Lantau Island on Monday.

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The demonstration involved a seven-minute driverless route that required manual takeover after exiting the approved geo-fenced zone.

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