PALO
ALTO, Calif., March 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hesai Technology (Nasdaq:
HSAI) and Leapmotor (9863.HK) today announced a strategic
partnership to create a best-in-class intelligent driving
experience utilizing Hesai's next generation of high-performance
automotive lidar products.
This agreement builds upon Hesai and Leapmotor's ongoing
collaboration which began in 2021. Since then, the companies have
equipped multiple models across Leapmotor's C platforms with
Hesai's AT128 long-range lidar. The latest Leapmotor vehicle to
utilize Hesai's AT128 lidar is the all new C10 EV.
"I am confident that our work with Hesai will enhance
Leapmotor's intelligent driving solutions, accelerate product
upgrades and create safer, more user-friendly advanced intelligent
driving functions," said Zhu Jiangming, Founder and Chairperson of
Leapmotor.
Recently, Leapmotor entered into a joint venture with Stellantis
Group, one of the world's largest auto makers. The joint venture
will accelerate and expand global sales of Leapmotor's high-tech,
cost-efficient products by leveraging Stellantis' extensive assets
and commercial know-how around the globe.
As a key supplier for Leapmotor, Hesai will play a significant
role in providing advanced intelligent driving systems to global
markets.
"Our alliance with Leapmotor is an important step in bringing
advanced lidar technology to the world," said David Li, Co-Founder and CEO of Hesai
Technology. "Our companies share a strong commitment to advancing
safety technology and Leapmotor's global market position in the
electric vehicle industry will help us expand ADAS lidar into new
markets."
In response to growing demand, Hesai has launched a diverse
portfolio of lidar products at varying price points and form
factors to meet the needs of intelligent driving systems. As a
result, intelligent driving solutions equipped with lidar have
increased in popularity.
Looking ahead, Leapmotor and Hesai will continue to explore
opportunities to improve intelligent driving technology and bring
innovative driving solutions to users around the world.
About Hesai
Technology
Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI) is a global
leader in lidar solutions. The company's lidar products enable a
broad spectrum of civilian applications, including passenger and
commercial vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS),
autonomous driving vehicles, and robotic applications such as
last-mile delivery robots and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
Hesai seamlessly integrates its in-house manufacturing process with
lidar R&D and design, enabling rapid product iteration while
ensuring high performance, high quality, and affordability. Hesai
has established offices in Shanghai, Palo
Alto, and Stuttgart, with
customers spanning over 40 countries.
About
Leapmotor
Leapmotor is an NEV company based in
China that possesses full-suite
R&D capabilities in NEV's core technologies. The Company
researches and develops, manufactures and sells NEVs, and at the
same time researches and develops and manufactures EIC core
components. With an aim to maximize user value, it strives to
provide products and services which deliver superior experience
beyond expectation. As an icon of China's emerging NEV manufacturers, Leapmotor
is opening up more possibilities for future travel with continuous
efforts in technological innovation.
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