为了尽可能降低对 Google 地图业务的依赖，专车公司 Uber 计划投入 5 亿美元以发展自己的地图绘制业务。目前 Uber 应用中所使用的正是 Google 地图。这次投资除了可以降低 Uber 对 Google 地图业务的依赖以外，还可以为公司在无人驾驶汽车业务上的发展打下基础。Uber 在上一个月刚融资了 35 亿美元，据估计，这家公司将会在公共交通的改善项目上花费 110 亿美元。目前 Google、福特、日产和通用汽车都在争相研发无人驾驶技术。为了在竞争中脱颖而出，Uber 和卫星图像公司 DigitalGlobe 达成了合作，后者正是 Google Maps、Google Ea...
In order to reduce the dependence on Google map business as much as possible, Uber plans to invest $500 million to develop its own mapping business. The Google map is currently used in Uber applications. This investment can not only reduce the dependence of Uber on Google map business, but also lay a foundation for the company's development in the driverless car business. Uber raised $3 billion 500 million just last month, and it's estimated that the company will spend $11 billion on public transportation improvement projects. Currently, Google, Ford, Nissan and general motors are competing to develop driverless technology. In order to stand out in the competition, Uber and satellite image company DigitalGlobe have reached a cooperation, which is Google Maps, Google Ea...
