DeepRoute, a Shenzhen-based autonomous driving technology startup, has successfully raised $100 million in funding, marking a significant milestone as one of the few private funding rounds for a Chinese autonomous driving company in the past two years. This funding is part of DeepRoute's strategy to enhance its capabilities and compete with Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China. Meanwhile, Waymo has announced that its latest funding round has elevated its valuation to $45 billion. The company now reports that it is conducting over 150,000 weekly trips in its robotaxi service across cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, showcasing the growing acceptance and operational scale of autonomous vehicle technology.