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NVIDIA and Hyundai/Kia Deepen DRIVE Thor Partnership for Autonomous Driving
Summary
NVIDIA and Hyundai Motor Group expand strategic collaboration to develop next-gen software-defined autonomous driving systems based on DRIVE Thor centralized compute platform. The platform integrates AI, autonomous driving, and infotainment, supporting continuous upgrades from L2+ to L3 automation, with planned deployment from 2025 and mass production by 2027.
Key Takeaways
Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia, Genesis) and NVIDIA announce expanded collaboration to co-develop software-defined autonomous driving systems based on DRIVE Thor platform.
DRIVE Thor serves as centralized vehicle compute platform integrating AI, autonomous driving, infotainment and cabin functions.
Planned deployment across all new models from 2025, with mass production by 2027.
DRIVE Thor serves as centralized vehicle compute platform integrating AI, autonomous driving, infotainment and cabin functions.
Planned deployment across all new models from 2025, with mass production by 2027.
Why It Matters
promotes the centralized architecture as a technical standard in the automotive industry...