Gasgoo Daily: WEY Launches New V9X 1.5T Version; RoboSense Unveils Second-Generation All-Solid-State Perception Platform E2; IM LS9 Hyper Hits the Market

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WEY Launches New V9X 1.5T Version

On July 16, the WEY V9X Luxury Family Edition Ultra officially hit the market. The new model features a 1.5T Super Hi4 powertrain, with an official guide price of 331,800 yuan and a limited-time offer price of 316,800 yuan. With this addition, the V9X now offers a complete lineup featuring both 1.5T and 2.0T engines, as well as standard and long wheelbases. This move fully covers the 300,000 to 400,000 yuan premium six-seat SUV segment, addressing previous gaps in family-oriented products.

The launch expands the V9X lineup to four models: two Family Editions and two Extended Editions. These versions are stratified by powertrain architecture, voltage platform, range, and dimensions. The new 1.5T Family Edition is designed for urban family use, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. It offers a CLTC pure electric range of 400 km and supports 6C ultra-fast charging, balancing low energy consumption with long range. Meanwhile, the Extended and Executive Editions feature larger batteries and higher-spec configurations, geared toward business travel and long-distance needs.

RoboSenseUnveils Second-Generation All-Solid-State Perception Platform E2

RoboSense has unveiled its second-generation all-solid-state perception platform, the E2, at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). Built on the company's in-house "Peacock" SPAD-SoC chip, the platform was showcased alongside a suite of digital LiDAR and fusion sensors powered by both the "Peacock" and "Phoenix" chips. The display maps out a complete technology chain spanning from underlying chips and spatial perception products to the acquisition of real-world data.

The E2 platform leverages the in-house "Peacock" SPAD-SoC and 2D VCSEL chips to adopt an all-solid-state architecture, handling everything from signal transceiving to data processing at the chip level. Compared to its predecessor, the E1, the E2 series delivers a wider field of view within a more compact form factor. Precision has tripled, and the point frequency hits the million-level mark, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including lawn-mowing robots, humanoid robots, quadrupeds, and drones.

IM LS9 Hyper Hits the Market

IM LS9 Hyperhit the market on July 16. The official guide price stands at 379,800 yuan, with a promotional launch price of 349,800 yuan. Joining it is the LS9 52 Ultra Steer-by-Wire Edition, priced at 319,800 yuan. Both models share a defining feature: standard steer-by-wire across the lineup.

The IM LS9 Hyper comes standard with a full steer-by-wire four-wheel steering system. Response time is 20 milliseconds—four times faster than traditional steering. The steering ratio ranges from 4.5:1 to 14.2:1, with three preset driving styles. Paired with bidirectional 24-degree smart four-wheel steering, this 5.2-meter giant boasts a turning radius of just 4.77 meters—making it more agile than many A0-segment city cars.