BYD Partners Huawei to Launch Luxury SUV With Self-Driving Features

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What’s new: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co. Ltd. has signed an agreement with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to use the Chinese tech conglomerate’s advanced autonomous driving system in its luxury SUV Fangchengbao, the companies announced Tuesday.

The Bao 8 SUV equipped with the Huawei’s Qiankun intelligent driving system will be launched in the third quarter of this year. BYD said it will continue to develop new models in the Fangchengbao series with Huawei.

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BYD Co. Ltd. has partnered with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to use the advanced autonomous driving system for its luxury SUV Fangchengbao.
The Bao 8 SUV featuring Huawei's Qiankun intelligent driving system will debut in Q3 this year; more Fangchengbao models with Huawei tech are planned.
Huawei’s intelligent driving tech is gaining traction in China's premium market; other domestic automakers like Dongfeng and China FAW have also collaborated with Huawei.

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BYD Co. Ltd.: BYD Co. Ltd. is a Chinese electric vehicle giant that has signed an agreement with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to use Huawei’s advanced autonomous driving system in its luxury SUV Fangchengbao. The Bao 8 SUV, featuring Huawei’s Qiankun intelligent driving system, will launch in the third quarter of this year. Despite its leadership in EVs, BYD has been slower to adopt advanced intelligent driving features compared to other high-end brands in China.

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a Chinese tech conglomerate known for its advanced autonomous driving systems. Its Qiankun intelligent driving technology is gaining popularity, particularly among high-end vehicle brands in China. The company's technology is featured in models like the M9 and has been adopted by various domestic automakers, including BYD, Dongfeng Motor Corp.'s Lantu, and China FAW Group's Hongqi brands.

Dongfeng Motor Corp. Ltd.: Dongfeng Motor Corp. Ltd. is a Chinese automaker that has teamed up with Huawei for intelligent driving solutions. Its Lantu brand is among those adopting Huawei's advanced autonomous driving technology. This collaboration aligns with a trend among Chinese automakers to integrate cutting-edge tech to enhance their vehicle offerings.

China FAW Group Co. Ltd.: China FAW Group Co. Ltd. has teamed up with Huawei to integrate Huawei's intelligent driving solutions in its Hongqi brand vehicles. This collaboration aims to enhance the autonomous driving features in FAW's high-end models, following a trend among Chinese automakers to adopt advanced tech from Huawei.

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2024-08-27：: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. Ltd. announced an agreement with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to use Huawei’s advanced autonomous driving system in its luxury SUV Fangchengbao.

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