SANTA CLARA — NVIDIA‘s DRIVE platform continues to make waves in the automotive industry as Li Auto selects the NVIDIA DRIVE Thor™ centralized car computer for its upcoming fleets, while GWM, ZEEKR, and Xiaomi harness the power of NVIDIA DRIVE Orin™ for their intelligent automated-driving systems.
Xinzhou Wu, NVIDIA’s Vice President of Automotive, underscores the growing adoption of centralized compute in transportation, stating, “The AI car computer of choice for today’s intelligent fleets is NVIDIA DRIVE Orin, with automakers increasingly looking to the advanced capabilities and AI performance of its successor, NVIDIA DRIVE Thor, for their future vehicle roadmaps.”
Li Auto’s utilization of the DRIVE Orin processors in its AD Max system for L-series models enables real-time processing of sensor information, facilitating full-scenario autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance features. The company’s latest AD Max 3.0 upgrade promises a safer and more comfortable driving experience through enhanced AI algorithms.
GWM, in collaboration with NVIDIA, unveils its self-developed Coffee Pilot intelligent-driving system, powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Orin. This system, set to debut in GWM’s WEY models, offers advanced features like Urban Navigate on Autopilot and cross-floor Memory Parking, enhancing mobility and safety.
ZEEKR introduces its ZEEKR Luxury Sedan, equipped with a full-stack smart driving system powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Orin. The sedan promises intelligent parking and automated operation on various road types, underscoring ZEEKR’s commitment to innovation and safety.
Xiaomi EV enters the EV market with its SU7 sedan, featuring a dual DRIVE Orin configuration for highway driving functions. With advanced perception and decision-making capabilities, the SU7 aims to deliver seamless navigation through Chinese cities, boasting impressive driving ranges on a single charge.
NVIDIA DRIVE Orin, already in production with leading automakers since 2022, offers scalable self-driving capabilities, making it a preferred choice for next-gen EV makers seeking AI-driven solutions for automated driving.