Shanghai (ZXZC)- With the implementation of the "Pudong New Area Regulations on Promoting the Innovation and Application of Unmanned Equipment" and the associated "Implementation Rules," a grand ceremony was held on May 29th in Shanghai's Pudong New Area to mark the issuance of licenses for unmanned equipment in Pudong New Area and the Lin-gang Special Area.

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NEOLIX, a Chinese manufacturer and service provider of load-carrying autonomous vehicles, received the first batch of unmanned equipment identification plates in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone as the company secured the right of way in another mega city following Beijing, accelerating the large-scale deployment of unmanned vehicles in East and South China.

The opening of right of way in Shanghai provides a significant demonstration effect for NEOLIX's subsequent efforts to explore new markets and applications. NEOLIX will follow the relevant procedures to conduct testing and application activities of unmanned equipment on the approved roads and areas within the administrative region of Pudong New Area.

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Shanghai is one of the cities with the highest density of express deliveries in China. According to China's State Post Bureau, the volume of express deliveries in Shanghai exceeded 3.7 billion pieces in 2023, averaging over 10 million pieces per day. This has led to increasing work intensity for couriers and a growing challenge in hiring for logistics and express delivery companies. The newly licensed NEOLIX X3 unmanned vehicle is expected to alleviate some of these pressures in the logistics industry.

According to the company, NEOLIX's X3 unmanned vehicle has a loading capacity of three cubic meters and can carry 300 packages per trip, with a full-charge range of 100km. It has an autonomous driving capability of 40 km/h on public roads and can perform efficient deliveries through methods such as point-to-point and direct dispatching, meeting users' demands for timely deliveries. During peak business periods, it will increase delivery frequency, making more than ten round trips per day, effectively preventing package backlogs at distribution points and reducing user complaints about delays.

To date, NEOLIX has obtained official rights of way and achieved large-scale deployment in over 70 cities nationwide. The company said it will continue to leverage its strengths to explore large-scale commercial applications of autonomous driving products in more cities and scenarios.