Articles tagged with "intelligent-driving"
NIO Inc.’s Subsidiary Enters into Definitive Agreements for RMB2.257 Billion Investment - CleanTechnica
NIO Inc., a leading global smart electric vehicle company, announced that its subsidiary GeniTech Co., Ltd. (“Shenji”), which focuses on intelligent-driving chip technology, has entered into definitive agreements with investors in China for a RMB 2.257 billion cash investment. Following the transaction, NIO will maintain a controlling 62.7% equity stake in Shenji, while the new investors will hold 27.3%, and entities managing Shenji’s share incentive plan will retain 10%. The investment is subject to customary closing conditions and will allow NIO to continue consolidating Shenji’s financial results. NIO, founded in 2014, is committed to innovation in smart electric vehicles and next-generation core technologies, offering premium vehicles under its NIO brand, family-oriented models via ONVO, and small high-end electric cars through FIREFLY. The company emphasizes technological breakthroughs, quality products, and community growth. The announcement also includes a safe harbor statement highlighting that forward-looking
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Chinese automaker BYD recently conducted an extreme durability test on its YangWang U8 electric vehicle (EV) by dropping a nearly 2-ton royal palm tree onto the SUV’s roof multiple times. The test, held in Hainan, China, demonstrated the U8’s ability to withstand significant external pressure, with impact energies reaching up to 50.4 kilojoules—comparable to an air conditioning unit falling from a 40-story building. Despite the severe impacts, the vehicle’s interior remained undamaged, highlighting its robust structural integrity and passenger safety features. The YangWang U8 is a luxury off-road EV that incorporates advanced technologies such as the e⁴ platform, DiSus-P Intelligent Hydraulic Body Control System, and Blade Batteries with Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) technology. It offers impressive capabilities including a plug-in hybrid system with a CLTC range of up to 1,000 km, all-terrain tank turns, tire blowout stabilization, emergency flotation
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XPENG Motors has launched its global over-the-air (OTA) update XOS 5.8.0 starting August 25, 2025, marking its third major software upgrade of the year. This update enhances XPENG’s intelligent driving and smart cabin technologies with a focus on user feedback and localized needs. Building on prior releases that improved safety, personalization, and driving assistance, XOS 5.8.0 introduces significant advancements such as the Human-Machine Co-Pilot feature, which allows Lane Centering Control (LCC) to remain active while the driver steers, resulting in smoother and more natural driving assistance. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is also improved for better cornering speeds and deceleration comfort. The update includes new user-centric features like Pet Mode, designed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for pets left briefly unattended in the vehicle by automatically controlling windows, doors, and climate with remote monitoring via the XPENG app. Additionally, the OTA introduces hands-free in-car
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