The Turing AI chip developed by Xpeng has triple the computational capability compared to the Nvidia chip currently used in their electric vehicles.
The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Xpeng
has accelerated the development of its proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) chip for use in its semi-autonomous vehicles. The initial mass-produced models equipped with the Turing chip could be available as soon as this quarter.
The chip, reportedly outperforming Nvidia’s Drive Orin X, will be utilized across all of its manufacturing models as the electric vehicle company showcased its advanced technology solutions, according to CEO He Xiaopeng during an interview. Additionally, this chip might also drive the development of flying vehicles and robots by associated enterprises, he mentioned further.
“We aim to have our chips featured in our vehicles globally in the coming years,” he stated to the Post from Hong Kong. “Our expectation is that traffic regulations in Hong Kong and various international markets will permit our autos equipped with autonomous driving technology to hit the roads possibly as early as next year.” He refrained from specifying which electric vehicle model would initially incorporate their proprietary chip.
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The individual, who is also the founder of the company, made these comments prior to Xpeng’s Global Brand Night event in Hong Kong on Tuesday. During this event, which showcases the electric vehicle manufacturer’s newest offerings such as drones and an autonomous driving platform, various products and technologies will be presented.
The realm of intelligence has emerged as the latest frontier where automotive companies vie against each other in China’s fiercely competitive market. According to the CEO in August, XPeng’s Turing chip, engineered for Level 4 (L4) self-driving features, boasts triple the computational prowess compared to NVIDIA’s Drive Orin X currently utilized in their intelligent cars.
The chip, which serves as the brain of Xpeng’s AI platform called Canghai, represents the Guangzhou-based automaker’s ambition in creating a comprehensive, full-stack solution.
indigenous autonomous driving technology
Since its founding in 2014, for mass-producing electric vehicles in mainland China.
Currently, Xpeng’s models like the P7 sedan and G6 SUV can autonomously drive on the highways and roads of Mainland China, yet drivers must remain vigilant with their hands on the steering wheel at all times. These vehicles fall under the semi-autonomous category and are classified as L2+ systems.
Level 3 is seen as a “minimal intervention” system, yet it still demands that drivers remain vigilant and prepared to intervene at any time, whereas Level 4 would permit drivers to divert their attention from the road within specific zones, adhering to guidelines established by SAE International based in the United States.
Last month, Xpeng announced plans to trial its artificial intelligence-driven autonomous driving technology in Hong Kong, marking their initial move toward global expansion with their partially automated cars.
David Zhang, the general secretary of the Shanghai-based International Intelligent Vehicle Engineering Association, stated, “Chinese automakers such as XPeng have shown they outperform Tesla in terms of autonomous driving features when navigating congested streets on the mainland. However, these technologies are primarily designed for local use and aren’t yet as globally applicable as Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.”
Nevertheless, Tesla’s FSD software, which was made available in Mainland China for 64,000 yuan (US$8,776) in February, reportedly lags behind Xpeng’s driver-assistance technology when it comes to interpreting lane markers and detecting traffic signals, as stated by Zhang.
Last year, Xpeng extended the availability of its initial self-driving technology, called X NGP or Navigation Guided Pilot, to every city on the Chinese mainland. This move aimed to draw additional customers before Tesla launched its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. Consequently, Xpeng was the first company to provide a semiautonomous driving system across the entire country.
AeroHT, affiliated with Xpeng, is also one of the top companies developing flying vehicles on the Chinese mainland.
Tesla leads the premium electric vehicle market in mainland China. Xpeng,
Shanghai-based Nio
and Li Auto, headquartered in Beijing, is seen as one of China’s top answers to the dominant player in the market.
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