Gasgoo Daily: BYD to launch Yun Nian system soon

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BYD to launch Yun Nian system soon

BYD announced today it will soon release the all-new technology system named "Yun Nian", which was suspected as an automotive ecosystem that integrates intelligent driving system, smart cockpit, and perception units. The automaker has already registered the Yun Nian name as a trademark.

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Lenovo to build automotive domain controller platform based on NVIDIA DRIVE Thor chip

Lenovo announced that it plans to build a new-generation automotive domain controller platform based on NVIDIA’s DRIVE Thor system-level chip. The Thor-based platform will be one of the mainstay products of Lenovo’s automotive computing business segment, and is expected to be mass produced in early 2025. 

AutoX permitted for unmanned autonomous road test in Shanghai

Autonomous driving solution developer AutoX has obtained the road test license for fully unmanned autonomous vehicles in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area. 

BYD-backed DENZA, DEVIALET jointly introduce DENZA N7 SUV

DENZA, the premium auto brand majority-owned by BYD, on March 22 launched its N7 SUV in the partnership with DEVIALET. The model is the world’s first production model to use the French audio technology company’s acoustic system.

GAC Energy, bp China sign MoU to cooperate on energy supply services

GAC Energy, a subsidiary of GAC Group, on Mar. 21 signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) with bp China, the China branch of the British energy mogul bp, according to a post on GAC Group’s WeChat account.

TuSimple receives permit for unmanned self-driving truck tests in Shanghai

TuSimple, a leading commercial vehicle autonomous driving solution developer, became one of the first companies to receive a testing permit for the innovative application of driverless intelligent connected vehicles in Shanghai on March 22.

AVATR forms comprehensive cooperation with Huawei for cloud services

On March 23, AVATR, the new energy vehicle maker backed by Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, announced it inked a cooperation agreement with Huawei Software Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei Software) for cloud services.

Pony.ai to supply Meituan with autonomous delivery vehicle-specific domain controllers

Chinese autonomous driving solution developer Pony.ai announced on March 23 the strategic partnership with Chinese food delivery giant Meituan to jointly promote the commercial application of autonomous driving technology in the goods delivery industry.

Baidu licensed for fully unmanned autonomous road test in Shanghai Pudong

On March 22, Baidu was granted Shanghai’s first batch of fully unmanned intelligent connected vehicle innovation application testing notice, and will officially kick off autonomous road test in the city without safety operators onboard.

Great Wall Motor integrates ORA, SAR BEV-dedicated brands

On Mar. 22, Great Wall Motor (“GWM”) announced the official integration of its two new energy vehicle (NEV) brands, ORA and SAR.