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NVIDIA Partners with BYD, Geely for Robotaxi Revolution

3/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

NVIDIA Corp. announced at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) its partnership with BYD and Geely to use Drive Hyperion for Level 4 autonomous vehicles.
The partnerships expand NVIDIA's footprint in China, where BYD uses NVIDIA chips.
NVIDIA plans to collaborate with Uber to deploy robotaxis in 28 cities by 2028, starting in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The effort includes Halos OS, a safety system designed to ensure safe operations.

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Historical Context

In 2010, Google unveiled its self-driving car project, which led to significant advancements in autonomous technology, including over 600,000 miles driven autonomously by 2016. By 2023, NVIDIA partnered with BYD and Geely to enhance Level 4 autonomous vehicles, reflecting the growing momentum in urban transportation and the potential to reshape mobility and safety standards globally.

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Story summary

NVIDIA Corp. announced at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) its partnership with BYD and Geely to use Drive Hyperion for Level 4 autonomous vehicles.
The partnerships expand NVIDIA's footprint in China, where BYD uses NVIDIA chips.
NVIDIA plans to collaborate with Uber to deploy robotaxis in 28 cities by 2028, starting in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The effort includes Halos OS, a safety system designed to ensure safe operations.

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