Baidu Hires CEO For EV Venture, Plans EV Launch In Next 3 Years: CNBC


Crypto Whales Are Loading Up — Are You?

New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.


  • Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU) has zeroed on bike-sharing start-up Mobike’s co-founder, Xia Yiping, as the CEO of its electric car venture with Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd (OTC: GELYF) (OTC: GELYY), CNBC reports.
  • Baidu confirmed the same without disclosing any name in its fourth-quarter earnings call. The company also disclosed its plans of launching its first EV within three years.
  • The Chinese internet and AI company inked an agreement with auto manufacturer Zhejiang Geely Holding Group to produce intelligent electric vehicles (EV) last month.
  • Xia previously worked at Fiat Chrysler and Ford before he co-founded Mobike, acquired by the Chinese food delivery company Meituan (OTC: MPNGF) (OTC: MPNGY) in 2018.
  • Baidu recently reported year-on-year non-marketing revenue growth of 52% during the fourth quarter of FY20, which includes its cloud and autonomous driving businesses. The revenue and EBITDA reached $4.6 billion and $1.31 billion, respectively.
  • Price action: BIDU shares were up 2.08% at $304.22 in the pre-market session on the last check Friday.
  •  Click here to check out Benzinga's EV Hub for the latest electric vehicles news.

Crypto Whales Are Loading Up — Are You?

New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.


ENTER TO WIN $500 IN STOCK OR CRYPTO

Enter your email and you'll also get Benzinga's ultimate morning update AND a free $30 gift card and more!

Posted In: NewsPenny StocksManagementTechMediaCNBCelectric vehiclesEVs