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1.Zeekr to Use Nvidia Superchip; Deliver Self-Driving Taxis to Waymo: CES 2025

• Zeekr announced at CES that it will become the first automaker to use Nvidia’s Drive AGX Thor system-on-a-chip, integrating advanced autonomous and assisted driving functions.
• The Geely-owned brand plans to start mass production of the Zeekr RT, a robotaxi designed for Waymo’s next-generation self-driving taxi service, with deliveries expected in late 2025.
• The Drive AGX Thor chip, revealed by Nvidia in 2022, promises 2,500 teraflops of performance, unifying multiple vehicle functions into a single architecture.
• Zeekr’s first model to use the Drive AGX Thor is likely a large SUV, part of three new vehicles planned for 2025.
• The Zeekr RT is based on Geely’s SEA-M electric architecture and represents the first mass-produced, purpose-built vehicle for autonomous driving.
• Zeekr aims to be the first Chinese brand to enter the U.S. market with the RT, addressing challenges posed by U.S.-China trade tensions and tariffs.
• Zeekr also announced plans to incorporate Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon cockpit platform into future vehicles.

  

2. Nvidia to supply chips for Toyota’s autonomous car development

• Nvidia announced it will supply advanced semiconductors and software to Toyota to support the development of autonomous vehicle technologies.
• The partnership includes devices designed specifically for driverless cars and software to manage vehicle maneuvering.
• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed the collaboration during his CES keynote speech, describing it as a partnership to develop Toyota’s next generation of autonomous vehicles.
• Toyota previously adopted Nvidia’s AI technology for self-driving cars in 2017, marking a continuation of their collaboration.

Nvidia partners with Toyota to supply semiconductors and software for developing next-generation autonomous vehicles.

3. Inceptio Technology reaches 200 million kilometres in autonomous trucking operations

• Inceptio Technology’s autonomous trucks have surpassed 200 million kilometers in commercial operations, with over 2,000 trucks deployed across China.
• The autonomous trucks have reduced labor costs by 20-50% and improved fuel efficiency by 3-7%, saving 6,000 liters of diesel and reducing 15.8 tons of CO₂ emissions per truck annually.
• A joint study with CPIC found Inceptio’s trucks achieved safety improvements of 75-99% compared to human-driven trucks.
• Major logistics companies such as STO Express, YTO Express, Yunyi Transport, and Huatai Logistics are using Inceptio’s autonomous trucks in large-scale deployments.
• Inceptio delivered 400 autonomous trucks to ZTO Express and helped launch Dongfeng’s LNG-powered Hi-Truck Tianlong Autonomous GX/KX Series in 2024.

4. Aurora, Continental and Nvidia Announce Autonomous Truck Partnership

5. Cepton completes acquisition by Koito at CES, paving way for Lidar

• Cepton has completed its acquisition by Koito Manufacturing, becoming a privately held subsidiary while retaining its headquarters in San Jose.
• The partnership aims to accelerate the global commercialization of lidar solutions in automotive and smart infrastructure markets.
• Koito’s financial backing ensures Cepton’s long-term stability and supports the mass-market adoption of lidar technology.
• The collaboration enhances supply chain efficiency, shortens development cycles, and provides robust support for OEM partners.
• Cepton and Koito aim to set new industry benchmarks in precision sensing and autonomous technology safety.
• The acquisition strengthens Cepton’s global presence, leveraging Koito’s international reach to access key OEM markets and drive innovation in smart mobility.