NVIDIA Drive has gained further traction with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers. Li Auto has chosen the NVIDIA Drive Thor centralised car computer to power its forthcoming fleet, while GWM (Great Wall Motor), ZEEKR, and Xiaomi’s EV division have all opted for the NVIDIA Drive Orin platform to drive their smart, automated-driving systems.
Drive Thor integrates a myriad of intelligent functions into a singular AI compute platform. These include autonomous driving and parking features, driver and passenger monitoring, and AI-based cockpit functionalities.
Li Auto is using two Drive Orin processors to power its AD Max assisted-driving system, propelling full-scenario autonomous driving, lane change control, automated parking, and active safety features. The latest iteration, the AD Max 3.0, heralds an architecture shift to large AI models, ensuring safer and more comfortable driving experiences.
In production since 2022, Drive Orin provides up to 254 TOPS and supports level 2+ to 5 self-driving capabilities.
GWM has unveiled its Coffee Pilot intelligent-driving system, based on Drive Orin. This system promises full-scenario smart navigation and assisted-driving functions without relying on high-precision maps. GWM plans to launch this system in its WEY models soon.
ZEEKR, Geely’s premium EV subsidiary, is leveraging Drive Orin to power its new ZEEKR luxury sedan. The sedan boasts a comprehensive smart driving system, offering intelligent parking and automated operations on varied road types, including highways and urban routes.
Xiaomi EV’s debut sedan, the SU7 (top), incorporates a dual Drive Orin configuration for highway driving functions. Built on Xiaomi’s advanced large language model, it promises seamless navigation through Chinese cities, with impressive driving ranges.
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