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1. China’s BYD to use Huawei’s advanced autonomous driving system in off-road EVs

• BYD has partnered with Huawei to integrate Huawei’s advanced autonomous driving system, Qiankun, into its Fangchengbao EVs, starting with the Bao 8 SUV.
• The collaboration is part of BYD’s strategy to move upscale and boost sales of its premium brands, which currently make up only 5% of its total sales.
• BYD, known for its cost advantage through vertical integration, has been developing its own advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) but still relies on external suppliers like Huawei for premium models.
• This partnership underscores Huawei’s growing influence in the EV sector as a key supplier of ADAS, with Audi also planning to use Huawei’s technology in its EVs for the Chinese market.

2. Chinese EV Maker XPeng Tapes out Latest In-House Chip, Boasting Triple the Computing Power of its Rivals

• XPeng Motors has successfully completed the tape-out process for its self-developed intelligent driving chip, designed to meet AI demands and support integrated cabin and driving functionalities.
• The AI computing power of XPeng’s chip is equivalent to three mainstream intelligent driving chips.
• XPeng will officially release details about this chip on August 27th during its 10th anniversary and the launch of the M03 model.
• XPeng’s Chairman and CEO hinted that the chip’s unveiling will meet high expectations.
• The successful tape-out reflects growing competition among automakers like XPeng and NIO to advance intelligent driving technology.
• XPeng began building its chip team in 2020, initially collaborating with Marvell, though the partnership faced challenges.

XPeng’s tape-out of its AI-powered intelligent driving chip marks a significant milestone in the competition with other automakers like NIO

3. Ouster’s Blue City Achieves NEMA TS2 Certification for Safe Traffic Control

• Ouster’s Blue City traffic management solution has achieved NEMA TS2 certification, making it the first lidar traffic solution to do so with Buy America(n) certified lidar.
• Blue City integrates Ouster’s 3D lidar sensors with edge AI to enhance traffic actuation and safety analytics while protecting privacy.
• The cloud-based analytics platform provides real-time monitoring and insights for traffic management.
• The NEMA TS2 certification is expected to boost the adoption of Blue City in cities across North America, contributing to roadway efficiency, safety, and reduced carbon emissions.
• Blue City is already deployed at over 250 intersections, with more installations underway, supported by recent SMART Grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• NEMA TS2 is a standard for traffic control systems that ensures high network reliability in intelligent transportation systems.

4. Isuzu Motors Joins Forces With Applied Intuition To Develop Level 4 Autonomous Trucks

5. Nissan improves road safety with smart technology

• Nissan is leveraging smart technologies to reduce traffic accidents in China, a key market for the carmaker.
• The company is conducting road tests using vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology in Suzhou, China, to enhance safe driving and road safety.
• Nissan has continuously advanced its driving-assist technologies, including its ProPILOT system, with the latest developments available in some models like the Pathfinder.
• Nissan is developing a new technology called Ground Truth Perception using next-generation lidar, expected to be completed later this decade.
• Nissan has participated in the China Road Safety Forum for 18 consecutive years and collaborates with local partners to improve ADAS and autonomous driving technologies for safer mobility.