XPeng has released images of their latest EV, the P7+, which features camera-based self-driving technology. It’s at L2+, so roughly at the (actual) level of Tesla’s vision-only systems. The company specifically points out this deletion of lidar. The full specifications and features will be unveiled when the car officially launches in Q4 this year. At the same time, Tesla has once again delayed their long-promised robotaxi prototype presentation. Removing lidar is also easier in China, since there is no Hands-off function, it is closer to L2 than L2+.
But would it be sufficient to comply with future stringent rules like US FMVSS 127? Most automakers and suppliers (not to mention safety experts and tech analysts) don’t consider a pure-vision system adequate to cover all complex AEB scenarios, espacilly at night, in urban conditions. Find coverage in this week’s DVN-Lidar newsletter.
Also in this edition, we report on our visit to Seyond in Suzhou. And take a look at the final docket for the upcoming DVN-L event in Detroit on 12 September. Speaking of which, don’t forget to make your plans:
- Deep Dive 3 Workshop in Detroit (12 September)
- Lidar Conference in Wiesbaden (18-19 November)
We’re ever so glad you’re here with us in the DVN-Lidar community. Enjoy this 29th newsletter!
All best,
Alain Servel
DVN LIDAR ADVISOR