Baidu to join China EV race with Geely support

Search engine company already leading player in autonomous driving technologies

20210111 Baidu Apollo

Baidu's autonomous taxi service operates in parts of Beijing as well areas in Hunan and Hebei provinces. © AP

NIKKI SUN, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- Chinese technology group Baidu, best known for its internet search engine, is set to make a late entry into China's heated electric car race.

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, China's largest private automotive group, will act as a strategic partner.

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