NVIDIA, the giant chip manufacturer, confirmed on Monday that they are working on expanding their partnership with a car manufacturing company.
BYD and other Chinese companies are competing to introduce a new generation of self-driving cars that incorporate artificial intelligence technologies combining technology and entertainment.
NVIDIA confirmed that BYD will adopt their next-generation chip technology for cars, known as “Drive Thor,” to support more levels of self-driving and other digital functions.
Danny Shapiro, NVIDIA’s Vice President, stated that the collaboration with BYD includes using NVIDIA technology to streamline and improve manufacturing and supply chain operations, as well as developing virtual showrooms.
Shapiro announced that Drive Thor chip will be integrated into BYD cars next year.
Chinese car manufacturers like BYD, XPeng, announced a broad partnership with JAC iEV and NVIDIA on Monday during the chip industry developer conference in San Jose, California.
Chinese car manufacturers ZECR and Li Auto earlier announced their intention to use NVIDIA’s Drive Thor technology.
BYD aims to use NVIDIA’s advanced technologies to increase its sales volume in Europe, Southeast Asia, and other markets outside China.
Shapiro noted that there is tremendous growth in Chinese car manufacturers, indicating that they have many incentives for innovation and proper organization to develop increasing levels of automated driving.
Shapiro explained that among NVIDIA’s new partnerships in the automotive and industries announced on Monday is the collaboration with the American software company Searns to adapt large language model AI systems for in-car computing.
NVIDIA revealed a collaboration with Chinese computer hardware manufacturer Lenovo to provide large language models.
SaunDown will rely on NVIDIA technology to develop a voice command system in the car, allowing the car owner to access information from a virtual guide through voice commands.
