In short: The Dutch vehicle authority RDW approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software on 10 April 2026, making the Netherlands the first European country to authorise the system under UN Regulation 171, the EU standard governing driver control assistance systems. The approval follows 18 months of testing, 1.6 million kilometres of European road data, and more than 400 individual compliance requirements, and opens a regulatory pathway that could extend to Germany, France, and Italy within weeks, with full EU-wide recognition targeted for summer 2026. What the Netherlands approved, and how FSD Supervised works RDW, the Dutch authority responsible for vehicle approvals, approved version 2026.3.6 of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software on 10 April 2026 under UN Regulation 171, the EU standard that governs Driver Control Assistance Systems, a category of Level 2 vehicle automation. The approval allows drivers of compatible Tesla vehicles in the Netherlands to take their hands off the steering wheel during appropriate driving conditions, while remaining legally responsible for the vehicle at all times and required to maintain continuous awareness of the road. The system enforces that requirement: eye-tracking cameras monitor driver attention, and a sequence of visual, audio, and haptic alerts is triggered if the driver looks away or becomes inattentive. If the driver does not respond to those alerts, FSD Supervised disables itself and returns steering control to the driver; if no response follows, the system is designed to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. Before any driver may activate FSD Supervised for the first time, completion of a mandatory tutorial and quiz is required. RDW stated: “A vehicle with FSD Supervised is not self-driving. It is a driver assistance system, and the driver remains responsible and must always maintain control.” The approval followed a process RDW describes as among the most extensive it
Apr 12, 2026 · via thenextweb.com
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) today announced the selection of Cavnue, LLC as its private-sector partner for the Memphis/West Tennessee Smart Freight Corridor Pilot, a major initiative aimed at improving safety, reducing congestion, and advancing freight technology along I‑40 between Memphis and Blue Oval City. The multi‑year pilot will evaluate Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) freight technologies in real‑world operating conditions, giving TDOT the data and insights needed to shape long‑term freight modernization strategies for Tennessee. This project is TDOT’s first dedicated smart freight initiative, allowing the department to partner with Cavnue to test smart freight technologies in real‑world conditions while the state maintains control of the roadway, data, and future decisions. In the coming months, the firm will begin project planning and design work under TDOT oversight. Upon TDOT approval, the project will advance to temporary on‑road testing, followed by a final evaluation to inform future freight and infrastructure decisions. Under this Initiative, the firm will lead the following project work: · Conducting detailed corridor and infrastructure analysis · Developing the pilot’s concept of operations and design · Installing temporary roadside and vehicle-based technologies · Collecting and analyzing real-time freight and traffic data · Evaluating system performance, safety impacts, and operational benefits · Stakeholder engagement The I‑40 corridor serves one of Tennessee’s busiest and most economically vital freight routes. With rapid industrial growth in West Tennessee, including major investments in and around Blue Oval City, freight volumes are expected to continue to increase in the coming years. The Smart Freight Corridor Pilot will help TDOT better understand how emerging freight technologies can: · Improve safety and reduce congestion · Support connected freight applications across multiple fleets · Enhance incident response and system efficiency · Inform long‑term planning and statewide freight modernization strategies The pilot is
Apr 12, 2026 · via tntribune.com
Continental AG Major Tier 1 supplier with advanced ADAS portfolio According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Traffic Sign Recognition System market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture. The global Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) market is projected to undergo a significant transformation from 2026 to 2035, evolving from a niche safety feature to a core component of modern mobility ecosystems. This growth is fundamentally driven by the global convergence of regulatory pressure for vehicle safety, the accelerating rollout of autonomous driving capabilities, and large-scale smart city infrastructure investments. The market is bifurcating into a high-volume, compliance-driven segment for mass-market vehicles and a premium, performance-led segment for advanced autonomy, creating a multi-tiered value landscape. Innovation is shifting from basic recognition accuracy—now a table-stakes expectation—towards real-time data processing, over-the-air update capabilities, and deep integration with other vehicle systems like adaptive cruise control and navigation. This analysis provides a comprehensive forecast, examining demand drivers across key end-use sectors, regional adoption patterns, and the strategic landscape for hardware and software providers navigating this complex, high-growth market. The baseline scenario for the Traffic Sign Recognition System market from 2026-2035 is one of robust, sustained expansion underpinned by regulatory mandates and technological integration. The market is expected to grow from a foundation of regulatory adoption, particularly Euro NCAP and similar safety ratings that incentivize TSR as a standard ADAS feature, transitioning towards a innovation-driven phase where functionality expands beyond recognition to predictive response and ecosystem integration. Supply will keep pace, characterized by increasing competition between specialized Tier-1 automotive suppliers and technology giants entering the mobility space, leading to price pressure in entry-level systems but premiumization in high-performance segments. Demand will be strongest in regions with stringent safety regulations and high
Apr 12, 2026 · via indexbox.io
President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the 100% tariff on Chinese car imports has successfully kept Chinese automakers out of the US market and thereby protected Detroit manufacturers General Motors and Ford. Last month, five major US auto trade groups — representing GM, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, and others — wrote to the White House urging it to maintain all restrictions and block Chinese factory investment. “I put 100% tariff on all Chinese cars coming in, and that’s destroying Europe,” Trump said in a phone interview with Fox News. “They’re destroying Europe because they’re taking away so much business from Mercedes and BMW,” Trump added before turning to the US market. “And we don’t have any Chinese cars in our country because they would have destroyed General Motors, Ford, they would have destroyed these companies if they did it,” the US President stated. US Tariffs on Chinese EVs During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump was the first major political figure to publicly propose a 100% tariff specifically on Chinese-made cars. As early as March 2024, he told supporters at rallies and in interviews that he would “put a 100% tariff on every single car that comes across the line, and you’re not going to be able to sell those cars.” Two months later, on May 14, 2024, the Biden administration became the first to implement this level of protection by announcing the quadrupling of the existing 25% Section 301 tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles to 100%. Trump’s own first-term administration had applied a 25% tariff on Chinese vehicles and auto parts under Section 301 starting in 2018. Upon returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump maintained Biden’s full 100% tariff without any reduction and later strengthened the overall barrier by issuing a new 25% Section 232 national-security
Apr 12, 2026 · via eletric-vehicles.com
- Today - Holidays - Birthdays - Reminders - Cities - Atlanta - Austin - Baltimore - Berwyn - Beverly Hills - Birmingham - Boston - Brooklyn - Buffalo - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Columbus - Dallas - Denver - Detroit - Fort Worth - Houston - Indianapolis - Knoxville - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - Louisville - Madison - Memphis - Miami - Milwaukee - Minneapolis - Nashville - New Orleans - New York - Omaha - Orlando - Philadelphia - Phoenix - Pittsburgh - Portland - Raleigh - Richmond - Rutherford - Sacramento - Salt Lake City - San Antonio - San Diego - San Francisco - San Jose - Seattle - Tampa - Tucson - Washington Autonomous Vehicle Kills Mother Duck, Flees Scene Residents outraged after Avride self-driving car runs over and kills beloved park duck, then drives off without stopping. Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:53pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Austin Today In Austin, Texas, an autonomous vehicle operated by startup Avride struck and killed a mother duck that had wandered away from her nest of eggs in a local park. Witnesses claim the car did not slow down or stop after the incident, and continued driving. Avride has launched an investigation but denies the vehicle ran a stop sign, though it will adjust routes to avoid the area. Residents are outraged over the incident, with some doubting the safety of self-driving cars in their community. Why it matters The incident highlights growing tensions between residents and the proliferation of autonomous vehicles in cities like Austin, which has become a hub for robotaxi testing and deployment. It also raises concerns about the ability of self-driving technology to safely navigate unpredictable situations involving wildlife and pedestrians. The details According
Apr 12, 2026 · via nationaltoday.com
In April 2025, a new company called Slate Auto came out of stealth and shocked the car industry. Not only was this startup focused on making an ultra-cheap, customizable electric pickup truck with funding from Jeff Bezos, but it had also been operating in secret for three years in Troy, Michigan — the backyard of major automakers like Ford and General Motors. TechCrunch was first to the story, reporting in early April about the company’s existence, its involvement with the Amazon founder, and its curious and unique business model. The weeks between our report and Slate’s official coming out party in late April provided a whirlwind of news, with prototypes of the startup’s truck popping up around California. Slate is an aberration in the U.S. EV sector, where bankruptcies, failed product launches, and pivots have become commonplace. And while its current backers, executive lineup, first product, and business model provide a compelling path forward, the road is still riddled with potential hurdles as it pushes toward production in late 2026. Here’s a timeline that charts out everything you need to know about Slate Auto, from its origin story and backers to its product, business model, and production plans. Inside the EV startup secretly backed by Jeff Bezos April 8 – After a year-long investigation, TechCrunch published a story revealing that a secretive EV startup called Slate Auto had been operating for three years with the financial backing of Jeff Bezos and LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter. Unlike other EV startups, Slate had been working on developing an extremely low-cost electric pickup truck that would start at around $25,000. This truck would be deeply customizable, leveraging the experience of many former employees from Harley-Davidson and Chrysler, two companies that have extensive accessories and aftermarket parts businesses. Slate Auto’s pickup truck spotted
Apr 12, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
Eighteen months after Nio and Abu Dhabi-based CYVN Holdings announced their Middle East joint venture in the presence of two heads of state, most of the commitments made at the founding remain unfulfilled or only partially delivered. The venture — branded ‘Nio MENA’ with the EV maker’s largest shareholder — was established in October 2024 with plans to bring Nio‘s full product ecosystem to the region. At the event, the company promised to bring to the region its sub-brands, build a battery swap network, an R&D center focused on autonomous driving and AI, and a bespoke model developed for the local market. A year and a half later, none of those initiatives have materialised. The company has opened three retail locations, launched three previous-generation models, built one battery swap station, and undergone what co-founder Qin Lihong described as “fairly deep organisational adjustments” after admitting sales were “not very satisfactory.” No official vehicle registration or delivery data has been disclosed for the UAE, the only country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region where the EV maker has expanded so far. The Founding Nio and CYVN signed the agreement to form Nio MENA in October 2024 in Cairo. The ceremony took place in the presence of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. CYVN Holdings holds approximately 20.1% of Nio — making it the single largest shareholder — after completing two investments totalling $3.3 billion in 2023. In its founding announcement, Nio said the venture would “introduce NIO’s vehicle models, as well as those from its subsidiary brands to the MENA market,” positioning the UAE as “a key player in the deployment of advanced autonomous driving systems and battery-swapping technologies.” Promises vs. Reality Nio‘s founding announcement explicitly stated it would bring “its
Apr 12, 2026 · via eletric-vehicles.com
It’s safe to say that no one at the autonomous vehicle startup Avride will be using any omelette-related idioms about the necessity of sacrifice anytime soon. In Austin, Texas, where the company is based and tests its self-driving tech, one of its autonomous cars ran over and killed a mother duck that had wandered away from her nearby nest of eggs — and drove off without stopping. As KXAN reported, the hit-and-run was first flagged by a resident in a Facebook group for the Mueller Lake Park neighborhood where the incident took place, claiming that a person was in the driver’s seat without their hands on the wheel when it happened. “It didn’t slow down or hesitate at all, just steamrolled right through, and the person inside did not stop to see what happened, just kept driving on,” wrote resident Lewis Pierce in the post. Pierce also claimed the Avride car blew through a stop sign moments before the deadly collision. Avride said it was conducting an investigation and would temporarily adjust its cars so they avoid roads around the park lake where the accident occurred. But it denied that the vehicle ignored stop signs, after finding no evidence in the vehicle’s data to support the account. “The vehicle came to complete and appropriate stops at all relevant stop signs,” Avride head of communications Yulia Shveyko told KXAN in a statement. “We will, however, continue to carefully analyze all related data to ensure a full understanding of the situation.” The company’s response will likely do little to conciliate residents who are already weary of self-driving cars. Austin is a hub for robotaxis and other AVs, with companies like Waymo and Tesla operating fleets in the area, and not everyone is a fan of their growing presence. Adding to the fury,
Apr 12, 2026 · via futurism.com
- Today - Holidays - Birthdays - Reminders - Cities - Atlanta - Austin - Baltimore - Berwyn - Beverly Hills - Birmingham - Boston - Brooklyn - Buffalo - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Columbus - Dallas - Denver - Detroit - Fort Worth - Houston - Indianapolis - Knoxville - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - Louisville - Madison - Memphis - Miami - Milwaukee - Minneapolis - Nashville - New Orleans - New York - Omaha - Orlando - Philadelphia - Phoenix - Pittsburgh - Portland - Raleigh - Richmond - Rutherford - Sacramento - Salt Lake City - San Antonio - San Diego - San Francisco - San Jose - Seattle - Tampa - Tucson - Washington Waymo Autonomous Vehicles Struggle with Nashville Traffic Driverless cars pause frequently, causing delays as company navigates real-world challenges Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:27am Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Today in Nashville Waymo's public rollout of autonomous vehicles in Nashville has become a test case for the technology's integration into daily urban life. Videos have surfaced showing Waymo's self-driving cars idling in intersections, stalling while navigating pedestrians, buses, and pedal taverns. While Waymo frames these incidents as learning opportunities, the pauses and delays are causing frustration among other road users and raising questions about the readiness of autonomous vehicles to seamlessly operate in a complex city environment. Why it matters The Nashville episodes expose a paradox - autonomy promises efficiency, yet the current friction demands human-in-the-loop oversight, at least temporarily. This suggests the road to widespread AV adoption will require not just better perception algorithms, but also integrated urban design, clear right-of-way rules, standardized signaling, and perhaps designated AV corridors before full citywide operation. The success of autonomous mobility may depend less on perfecting
Apr 12, 2026 · via nationaltoday.com
This might sound like a strange question to ask, but: are potholes having a moment right now? Among the highly-touted achievements of recently-elected New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is the city filling 100,000 potholes so far this year. And NYC’s government is not the only institution looking into ways to address easily-repaired infrastructure; a partnership between autonomous vehicle company Waymo and navigation software makers Waze also has pothole repairs on the (cybernetic) brain. Essentially, Waymo’s autonomous vehicles will be able to recognize potholes as they make their way around cities, which Waze’s software will then record, enabling local governments to know the locations of potholes in need of repair. Among the services offered by the Google-owned Waze is something called Waze for Cities, which — if their website is any indication — has partners all over the world, including Australia, Brazil and the United States. “As Waymo’s autonomous fleet travels across San Jose, we appreciate the collaboration with Waymo and Waze as we explore how technology can help identify issues like potholes faster so we can respond more efficiently,” said the city’s mayor, Matt Mahan, in a statement. Waymo plans to roll this service out in five metropolitan areas before expanding it to other cities. Waymo’s Robotaxis Are Safer Than You Might Think A recent analysis of accident data has some surprising resultsAs Natalie Neff points out in an article for Autoweek, pothole data will also be available to drivers using Waze, who will presumably be alerted to avoid any potholes on their route. It’s an interesting way of boosting Waymo’s popularity in a given city: presumably, having autonomous vehicles gathering data on unsafe conditions on the roads of a given city is something that could improve relations between the company and municipal governments. Infrastructure matters — and this
Apr 12, 2026 · via insidehook.com
The past few months have been challenging for Tesla (TSLA +0.91%) shareholders. Shares of the electric vehicle (EV) giant are down roughly 30% from their December peak. This sharp correction has rippled across other major EV stocks as well. Rivian (RIVN +1.25%), for example, has also seen its shares lose roughly one-third of their value since late December. If you're looking to buy growth stocks with monster upside potential at a discount, this looks like your chance to add both of those automakers to your portfolio. 1. Rivian has several major growth catalysts on the way After their slump, Rivian shares look like they have growth potential. Two notable catalysts could arrive in force this year. NASDAQ: RIVN Key Data Points The first will be the launch of its R2 SUV. SUVs are one of the most popular categories of vehicles in the world today, and they've made major market share gains in recent years. More than half of U.S. auto sales are now SUVs. Rivian expects to begin deliveries of the R2 to employees this month, with external customer deliveries scheduled to ramp up over the summer. The potential here should not be discounted. Tesla's Model Y has been one of the best-selling cars in the world for several years straight, and it accounts for a majority of Tesla's auto sales. In many ways, the Model Y paved the way for Tesla to become a $1 trillion business. The Model Y has proven more popular than the Model 3 sedan despite its slightly higher price. The Model Y is a crossover, somewhat akin to an SUV form factor. SUVs and crossovers are way more popular than sedans right now, and have been for years. The Rivian R2 is expected to have a base price of around $45,000 -- roughly
Apr 12, 2026 · via fool.com
Singapore’s robotaxi drive revs up with help from Chinese AV leaders
The city state is working with Chinese companies like WeRide and Pony.ai to test and deploy shuttle taxi services on public roads
Eventually, there will be no need for a safety officer or any human behind the wheel at all – mirroring the autonomous vehicles (AVs) already operating in cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
For now, Singapore is in the early stages of rolling out AVs, specifically robotaxis, to the public.
Jeffrey Siow, the acting transport minister, said last September that the country aimed to have around 100 to 150 of these vehicles on the road by the end of this year.
Major ride-hailing companies Grab and ComfortDelGro were given the green light to collaborate with leading Chinese AV manufacturers WeRide and Pony.ai, respectively, to test and deploy shuttle taxi services on public roads in Punggol.
Chinese AV companies are industry leaders, experts say, and are keen to show that their vehicles can operate in international markets – despite profitability concerns, as most are still in the start-up phase and rely heavily on investments.
Apr 12, 2026 · via amp.scmp.com
Singapore’s robotaxi drive revs up with help from Chinese AV leaders
The city state is working with Chinese companies like WeRide and Pony.ai to test and deploy shuttle taxi services on public roads
Eventually, there will be no need for a safety officer or any human behind the wheel at all – mirroring the autonomous vehicles (AVs) already operating in cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
For now, Singapore is in the early stages of rolling out AVs, specifically robotaxis, to the public.
Jeffrey Siow, the acting transport minister, said last September that the country aimed to have around 100 to 150 of these vehicles on the road by the end of this year.
Major ride-hailing companies Grab and ComfortDelGro were given the green light to collaborate with leading Chinese AV manufacturers WeRide and Pony.ai, respectively, to test and deploy shuttle taxi services on public roads in Punggol.
Chinese AV companies are industry leaders, experts say, and are keen to show that their vehicles can operate in international markets – despite profitability concerns, as most are still in the start-up phase and rely heavily on investments.
Apr 12, 2026 · via scmp.com
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Apr 11, 2026 · via sfchronicle.com
To those that have read my earlier work on Tesla (TSLA), I say that when the evidence points to a change of heart, it would be foolish not to listen and act. The evidence I Tesla: From Bye-Bye To Buy-Buy (Rating Upgrade) Summary - Tesla is upgraded from strong sell to buy, reflecting pivotal developments in autonomy and strategic direction. - Cybercab mass production at Giga Texas and imminent hardware upgrades position TSLA at the forefront of autonomous vehicle innovation. - Despite a 21% valuation decline, TSLA's multiples are supported by a persistent 'Musk premium' and a 19% Street price target upside. - TSLA's aggressive CapEx ramp, focus on affordable EVs, and Optimus robot scale-up signal a shift to an autonomy-led growth era. Analystâs Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
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- United States - / - Transportation - / - NasdaqGS:LYFT Will Lyft’s (LYFT) Operational Bet on Waymo Robotaxis Reshape Its Autonomous Partnership Narrative? - Waymo and Lyft have already launched a new robotaxi service in Nashville, with Lyft’s Flexdrive unit managing vehicle maintenance, charging, and depot operations as Waymo focuses on supplying autonomous driving technology across multiple U.S. cities. - This marks Lyft’s first collaboration with Waymo, highlighting a shift where ride-hailing platforms compete to secure autonomous vehicle supply while taking on more capital-intensive operational roles. - Next, we’ll assess how Lyft’s deeper operational role in Waymo-powered robotaxis could influence its investment narrative around autonomous partnerships. We've uncovered the 11 dividend fortresses yielding 5%+ that don't just survive market storms, but thrive in them. Lyft Investment Narrative Recap To own Lyft today, you need to believe its record ride volumes and improving profitability can offset rising legal, regulatory, and operational pressures. The new federal sexual assault multidistrict litigation (MDL) intensifies Lyft’s biggest near term risk around passenger safety and potential legal liabilities, which could affect costs and brand trust more than its near term growth catalysts. The Waymo robotaxi launch in Nashville, with Lyft’s Flexdrive arm running maintenance and charging, is especially relevant here. It underscores how Lyft is moving deeper into capital intensive operations to secure autonomous supply, while still relying on partnerships to support growth and margin ambitions at a time when legal and regulatory scrutiny of its core rideshare model is increasing. Yet beneath the improving headline numbers, investors also need to weigh how growing safety litigation and regulatory scrutiny could reshape Lyft’s economics and risk profile... Read the full narrative on Lyft (it's free!) Lyft’s narrative projects $8.7 billion revenue and $324.2 million earnings by 2028. This requires 12.3% yearly revenue growth and about a
Apr 11, 2026 · via simplywall.st
Key Points Many EV stocks are down big this year. Advances in AI will soon generate meaningful growth tailwinds. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already having meaningful impacts across a wide variety of sectors and end markets. Few industries will be as transformed by AI as transportation. That's because, after decades of failed promises, AI is now making truly autonomous vehicles possible for the first time. The market potential of autonomous vehicles is truly massive. One segment of this market alone could be worth up to $10 trillion globally. And there are two electric vehicle (EV) stocks in particular poised to benefit despite their shrinking valuations so far this year. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » 1. Rivian is my top growth stock for 2026 Early this year, I named Rivian(NASDAQ: RIVN) my top growth stock for 2026. The thesis was simple. Shares currently trade at just 3.4 times sales, with a market cap under $20 billion. But the company's first model priced under $50,000 -- its R2 SUV -- is expected to begin deliveries to employees this month, with scaled production and deliveries expected over the next few quarters. The potential for Rivian from this one move should not be understated. Tesla(NASDAQ: TSLA) provides the clearest example of how transformational the first affordable model can be for an EV stock. Today, more than 95% of the company's auto sales volumes stem from just two models: the Model 3 and Model Y. Both have base prices under $50,000. Scaling EV production is hard. Tesla almost went bankrupt trying to scale its Model 3 production. "The Model 3 ramp was extreme stress and pain for
Apr 11, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
- Onvo confirmed that the 2026 L90 will be equipped with the Shenji chip and the latest Nio World Model for the first time. - The move marks Nio accelerating the penetration of its in-house developed semiconductor technology into its sub-brands. Nio Inc's sub-brand Onvo confirmed that the upcoming updated L90 will be equipped with the company's in-house developed Shenji NX9031 autonomous driving chip. The 2026 electric SUV will officially launch at Onvo's event on April 21, marking Nio's accelerated push to penetrate its in-house semiconductor technology into its sub-brands. With this transition, Nio Inc continues to shift away from Nvidia's Orin-X chips. Currently, the Nio main brand has fully adopted the in-house developed Shenji NX9031 autonomous driving chip across its entire lineup. Onvo confirmed the decision in a WeChat post on Saturday. A local media outlet first reported the move earlier this week. The Shenji NX9031 is the industry's first ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) chip manufactured using a 5-nanometer automotive-grade process, with both the chip and underlying software designed in-house, Onvo said. The chip features over 50 billion transistors and possesses the industry's strongest automotive-grade SoC inference computing power. To date, it has provided a smooth intelligent experience for over 200,000 users, according to the WeChat post. The Shenji NX9031 also features an industry-leading ultra-high memory bandwidth of 546 GB/s, making it a chip truly born for inference large models, with double the bandwidth of the latest industry flagships, Onvo said. The 2026 Onvo L90 will also feature the Nio World Model (NWM) for the first time, which is China's first multivariate autoregressive generative embodied driving model for autonomous driving, the brand said. The model can fully understand data and possesses long-term sequential deduction and decision-making capabilities. It will comprehensively enhance driving, parking, and active safety experiences, Onvo
Apr 11, 2026 · via cnevpost.com
Hyundai has revealed two concept vehicles that look pretty sick. But guess what? They are not coming to the United States. As part of its all-electric Ioniq lineup, Hyundai has unveiled two concept vehicles in Beijing at a Brand Launch Event ahead of Auto China 2026 on April 24th. These concepts are part of the brand’s new strategy: strengthen its presence in China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market. “Starting with the two concept cars unveiled today, we will continue to present products that reflect deep insight into Chinese customers and our genuine commitment to this market,” said Li Fenggang, Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. President. “Built on Ioniq’s uncompromising principles of world-class safety and quality, we will soon introduce production models that seamlessly combine the smart driving and smart cabin experiences that Chinese consumers demand.” The Venus and Earth EVs are taking aim at China’s own EVs These two all-electric concepts are called Venus and Earth, not to be confused with Lucid’s upcoming mid-size SUVs with similar names. Hyundai chose “planet” names to symbolize how their vehicles will “orbit around the customer” as part of the “Ioniq universe.” Venus is a futuristic, innovative sedan, while Earth is an SUV designed for families. The Venus is inspired by the planet’s beauty, featuring a blend of luxurious purples and gold finishes, including dramatic lines throughout the high-tech exterior. Hyundai described it as having a “glowing atmosphere” with layered mood lighting highlighting the plush, sleek suede surfaces throughout. The exterior features an exposed-frame roof and a transparent spoiler, which play up its futuristic styling. The Earth has a blend of sharp edges and bold design that creates a robust, strong appearance. While the exterior looks quite aggressive, the inside reveals a lot more soothing features, like “air-hug” seats made of soft air modules and
Apr 11, 2026 · via autonocion.com