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Nissan to test self-driving cars

Photo taken in Yokohama near Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2025, shows a Nissan Motor Co. vehicle to be used for a self-driving test scheduled from late November to late January. Nissan will use five Serena-based minivans with passengers chosen from the general public, seated without taking the wheel, with the aim of commercializing self-driving services in fiscal 2027.

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Pakistan: Deadly Monsoon Floods Affect Over One Million People in Punjab Province

Heavy monsoon rains have caused deadly floods across Pakistan. The floods in Punjab province alone have affected more than one million people, and the nationwide death toll has surpassed 800 since the monsoon season began in June. In the city of Lahore, even luxury developments have been submerged, with thousands of homes flooded.

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Los Angeles Demostrations on June 8 - LA

Waymo self-driving cars burn in the background as protesters continue anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Demostrations on June 8 - LA

Waymo self-driving cars burn in the background as protesters continue anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Demostrations on June 8 - LA

Waymo self-driving cars burn in the background as protesters continue anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Demostrations on June 8 - LA

Waymo self-driving cars burn in the background as protesters continue anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Two Waymo self-driving cars burn in flames as people continue their anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Two Waymo self-driving cars burn in flames as people continue their anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

A protester leaps on a skateboard while two Waymo self-driving cars burn in the background and people continue their anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Two Waymo self-driving cars burn in flames as people continue their anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Photo depicts a burned and molten devide possibly from a burned down Waymo car as Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars and protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Official Police Garage workers remove the remains of the burned down Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

HAZMAT and Fire Department staff are at the scene of the burned Waymo self-driving cars as protesters conitnue anti-ICE demonstrations elsewhere in Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

A protester leaps on a skateboard while two Waymo self-driving cars burn in the background and people continue their anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

A protester leaps on a skateboard while two Waymo self-driving cars burn in the background and people continue their anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Waymo Self-Driving Cars Vandalized in LA Immigration Riots 2

At least six Waymo self-driving cars were vandalized by protesters in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8, during riots in recent protests against federal immigration raids.

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US: Waymo Self-Driving Cars Vandalized in LA Immigration Riots

At least six Waymo self-driving cars were vandalized by protesters in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8, during riots in recent protests against federal immigration raids.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei conducts road testing for an autonomous vehicle at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous v

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei conducts road testing for an autonomous vehicle at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous ve

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei checks devices of an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the fut

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei conducts road testing for an autonomous vehicle at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous ve

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei checks devices in an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the fut

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei checks the sensor of an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei inspects an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the future," Wan

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An autonomous vehicle undergoes road testing at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in th

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An autonomous vehicle undergoes road testing at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in th

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei conducts road testing for an autonomous vehicle at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous ve

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei checks devices of an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the fut

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei works at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the future," Wang said. Photo by Xinhua/A

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An autonomous vehicle yields to a pedestrian as it undergoes road testing at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei receives media interview at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the future," Wang said

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei conducts road testing for an autonomous vehicle at an autonomous driving demonstration area in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous ve

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei (1st L, rear) and his colleagues check devices in an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer fo

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei checks devices in an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the fut

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei checks devices in an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the fut

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei checks the sensor of an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei checks the sensor of an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-SAFETY GUARDIAN (CN)

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Wei inspects an autonomous vehicle at the operation center of Pony.ai in Yizhuang in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2024. Wang Wei joined Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving solution provider in 2019 and now works as a safety supervisor of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for maintaining devices that support driverless operations, and modifying hardware and software of self-driving cars. China's autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through the vibrant streets of populous metropolises, navigating the challenging topography of mountainous regions and making inroads into sectors such as agriculture and retail. Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old has more expectations for the future. "It feels like my job has more development potentials, and I hope to become a test engineer for autonomous vehicles in the future," Wan

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Convoy of vintage cars departs from China's Horgos heading for Paris

STORY: Convoy of vintage cars departs from China's Horgos heading for Paris SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: HORGOS, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the convoy of vintage cars 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAX BAUER, Luxembourg vintage car self-driving tour participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NATALIE, German vintage car self-driving tour participant 4. various of the convoy of vintage cars STORYLINE: A convoy of 91 vintage cars, known for their historical significance and unique designs, departed from the Horgos Port in Xinjiang, China on Friday. They will travel westward to their final destination -- Paris, France. This convoy of vintage cars, composed of classic models from around the world, departed from Beijing, China on May 18. The route took them through Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Xinjiang before exiting the country via the Horgos highway port. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAX BAUER, Luxembourg vintage car self-driving tour particip

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested for self-driving in rainy weather in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 8, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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Nissan's self-driving car

IRVINE, United States - Photo taken Aug. 27, 2013, in Irvine, California, shows Nissan Motor Co.'s self-driving car, based on the Japanese automaker's Leaf electric vehicle. Nissan said it will develop autonomous cars for release on the market by 2020.

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China's autonomous driving enters "fast lane" with commercial operation

STORY: China's autonomous driving enters "fast lane" with commercial operation DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MO LUYI, Vice President of Pony.ai, a self-driving company STORYLINE: The commercial operation of driverless robotaxis is venturing beyond semi-closed areas and onto more open roads in China thanks to technological innovation and policy support. Chinese tech giant Baidu has started to offer the commercial robotaxi service in some areas of Wuhan and Chongqing via the company's autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go. Starting this month, fully self-driving cars with no manual driving mode and corresponding devices can drive in designated areas and road sections in Shenzhen. In recent years, China has rolled out a series of policies to promote the development and commercialization of self-driving technology. According to CITIC Securities, the development of robotaxis is likely to be in a fast lane,