Articles tagged with "intelligent-driving"
Watch: BYD's EV survives 2-ton tree drop in extreme durability test
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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