Xiaomi YU7 GT Completes First Fully Autonomous Lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife
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Andrei Nedelea
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Xiaomi's YU7 GT electric SUV completed a fully autonomous lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 10:29.483, marking a milestone for driverless track driving. While the time is not competitive by human standards, the achievement demonstrates progress in autonomous vehicle performance on one of the world's most challenging circuits. The article raises questions about the implications and future of driverless track driving.
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bskyXiaomi YU7 GT Completes First Fully Autonomous Lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleifeinsideevs.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledXiaomi said on Monday that its YU7 GT electric crossover had completed a fully autonomous lap of the nearly 13-mile (21-kilometer) German circuit in 10:29.483.
That may not be quick by Nurburgring standards, or even by YU7 GT standards, but it is still a huge accomplishment, albeit slightly strange seeing nobody piloting the EV.
A lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife with nobody behind the wheel might signal the beginning of a whole new era for track driving.
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