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XPeng expands XNGP smart driving across 243 cities, aiming for Tesla-like autonomy

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XPeng has significantly broadened the coverage of its XNGP (Navigation Guided Pilot) assisted driving feature, which aims to rival Tesla’s forever-delayed FSD (Full Self-Driving). The expansion, encompassing 191 additional cities, brings the total support to 243 cities. XNGP, XPeng’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), initially focused on highways and was aptly named Highway NGP. However, the company has now expanded… Read more…

Dürr expands range for battery manufacturers and enters dry coating market


German mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr Group has expanded its range of production technology for battery electrodes. Following its acquisition of French mechanical engineering company Ingecal, Dürr can now supply calendaring systems for coating lithium-ion battery electrode foils. Dürr has also partnered with US-based LiCAP Technologies, which provides engineering in activated dry electrode technology…. Read more…

SAE International lays foundation to implement Tesla’s NACS connector standard


Charging providers and automakers have rushed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), which features a simpler and more compact connector than the brand-neutral CCS. In fact, the enthusiasm for NACS has been so great that the market has outrun the standards-adoption process. SAE International has now taken a major step towards bridging that… Read more…