LiDAR

Xpeng Motors' new LiDAR-equipped sedan, previously said to be possibly named Xpeng P5, has now been confirmed by the company, which says it will be released on April 14.

Baidu's autonomous driving platform Apollo has partnered with Chinese LiDAR company Hesai Photonics Technology to develop a LiDAR for use in Baidu's fifth-generation self-driving Robotaxi.

The car is equipped with a LiDAR on the roof mount and one on each side of the front end.

SAIC's R brand unveiled its LiDAR-equipped electric SUV concept and corresponding technology brand, RTECH, on March 18.

If Nio's LiDAR supplier Innovusion's product quality proves reliable, not only its sedan ET7 will use its LiDAR, but also existing ES8, ES6, and EC6 models will be equipped with its products, 36kr.com said Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Analysts believe that other local brands are expected to follow in the "arms race" for intelligent features, with more models equipped with LiDAR to achieve L3 autonomous driving.

A document shows that Xpeng wants to build it into a popular product and make a breakthrough in terms of production.

Nio filed a patent on July 2, 2019, for a LiDAR that may give us an idea of the capabilities of the company's upcoming car with this sensor.

Xpeng will release the world's first production vehicle with LiDAR in 2021.

CICC believes that Huawei's LiDAR has excellent performance and will be equipped on models available in 2021, opening the first year of mass production.