Independent car analyst Feng Shiming told the Global Times that he is 'cautiously optimistic' about Baidu's partnership with Geely, because Baidu's technology base is one of the best in China, in terms of big data or live map surveys. He predicted that Baidu will focus on making self-driving cars in the long term. Many electric vehicle companies have failed, and it remains to be seen whether Baidu will succeed this time, said Liu. For Geely, it has what I think is China's best electric vehicle manufacturing platform, which will help them launch intelligent cars,' Liu told the Global Times on Monday. Baidu has advantages in its massive volume of user data, which may be applied in self-driving technologies. 'Electric cars have received policy and market support. However, independent tech analyst Liu Dingding said that he is optimistic about the overall prospects of Baidu's foray to intelligent cars. Another doubted Baidu's ability to win in the vehicle sector, stating that it 'failed in many projects'. One netizen said that Baidu wouldn't be in the situation it is now, if it had the management and ability to complete such tasks as launching intelligent cars. On China's leading social platform Weibo, many expressed doubt as to whether Baidu will be successful in tapping smart car industry. The new company will operate independently, Baidu said, although it will empower the new company with all Baidu's leading technologies including Baidu Map and the Baidu IOV OS.Д«aidu and Geely announced they will work closely in the production of intelligent cars based on Geely's recent Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) research, the world's first open-source electric vehicle platform.Д«aidu in recent years has abandoned a number of businesses including tourism and e-commerce, and has been accused of lagging behind other Chinese internet giants like Alibaba and Tencent.

Baidu said that it will make use of its 'artificial intelligence and technology DNA', while banking on its Apollo autonomous driving systems.

Some questioned the companies' plans after previous failures, while others said the new partnership is a good match.ДЄccording to a statement from Baidu, it will be in charge of design, research and development, production and sales. Baidu's autonomous driving solution on display at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen on Tuesday Photo: Li Qiaoyi/GTДomestic technology giant Baidu Inc announced on Monday that it will establish an intelligent car company in partnership with the automaker Geely, which sparked interest and skepticism among Chinese netizens and experts.

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