The new JUDI ROBO-2 has been unveiled.
Just arrived back to Shanghai a few hours ago, I received these awesome photos from JIDU Auto!
Joe Xia is the 2nd CEO I've met and had a photo with, do you know who was my 1st?
It was a real honor to meet and talk to him today! #GuangzhouAutoShow pic.twitter.com/WMXkh9mGTD— Jay in Shanghai 电动 Jay (@JayinShanghai) December 30, 2022
Baidu's autonomous EV brand decided to tease its second robotic electric car during the 2022 Guangzhou Motor Show.
The new zero-emission vehicle is the second robotic EV of JUDI powered by artificial intelligence.
The carmaker revealed the new ROBO-2 before the first deliveries of its predecessor, ROBO-1, even begins.
Guangzhou Auto Show 2022
— Jay in Shanghai 电动 Jay (@JayinShanghai) December 30, 2022
JIDU ROBO-02
One of my favorite model unveiled at the show! #GuangzhouAutoShow2022 pic.twitter.com/t4eIerZLom
Now, here's what is known about the robotic EV so far.
JIDU ROBO-2 EV Robot Revealed!
According to Electrek's latest report, the new ROBO-2 EV will still lack doors.
(Photo : Screenshot from Twitter post of @Baidu_Inc )
JIDU ROBO-2 EV Robot Revealed! Features, Price, and Other Details
#JIDU unveiled its first production vehicle ROBO-01 at #AutoGuangzhou2022. Available in 4 colors, the ROBO-01 & its limited Lunar Edition will begin deliveries in 2023.
— Baidu Inc. (@Baidu_Inc) December 30, 2022
The show also revealed the exterior design of its 2nd model ROBO-02, JIDU’s all-electric sedan-style robocar. pic.twitter.com/06w5fTximb
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This just shows that the electric car will rely on voice command or Bluetooth to open its doors; similar to how ROBO-1 works.
When it comes to design, the ROBO-2's look is similar to the design of the Tesla Model 3. But, its edges are sharper.
You can say that the new ROBO-2's design is a combination of Lucid Air and the Tesla Model 3.
Jidu, the Shanghai-based EV joint venture run by @Baidu_Inc and @GeelyGroup, has revealed a concept of its second model, the Robo 02, at the Guangzhou motor show. Featuring th same "robot aesthetics" design linage as the Robo 1 SUV, the new sedan is set to go on sale in 2024. pic.twitter.com/mwM1wNW3Sj
— Greg Kable (@GregKable) December 30, 2022
As of writing, JIDU hasn't shared the specific features of its second robotic EV.
The price of ROBO-2 is also still unknown. If you want to see more details about this new robotic EV, you can click this link.
#AutoGuangzhou2022: Other EVs Unveiled
Aside from the new JIDU ROBO-2 robotic EV, there are also other zero-emission vehicles unveiled during the recent Guanzhou Motor Show 2022.
Autoblog reported that one of the EVs that caught the media's attention is the concept car of IAT Automobile, a Chinese automaker.
The design of IAT's concept EV is very futuristic. Its wheel mags are fully-plated. If you check the photos, it looks like the mini-EVs sold on Alibaba.
Unfortunately, the vehicle was destroyed after it caught fire.
"During the construction of our booth at the auto show, the working area accidentally caught fire for unknown reasons," said IAT.
Luckily, no one was injured or caught in the flames. The incident was solved right away, thanks to the efforts of the staff of the event.
As of press time, IAT Automobile said that they are still investigating the accident to know what was the main cause.
You can watch the Twitter post below to see what actually happened.
#AutoGuangzhou2022 gets off to a “fiery” start. The concept from Chinese vehicle design and engineering company IAT that caught fire on the eve of this year’s Guangzhou Auto Show. pic.twitter.com/s2w0s6oQdr
— Lei 𝕏ing邢磊 (@leixing77) December 29, 2022
The arrival of new EVs clearly shows that the auto industry is now transitioning to electric cars.
In the following years, people across the globe can expect more efficient zero-emission vehicles.
Previously, sources said that the new BMW vision car would be electric, circular, and digital.
We also reported that Tesla could be working on a new Cybertruck SUV, which can accommodate up to nine passengers.
For more news updates about EVs and other zero-emission cars, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
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