In a significant move reflecting the evolving landscape of the automotive industry, Black Sesame Intelligence has deepened its collaboration with the FAW Group, marking a critical expansion into the fuel vehicle segmentThis partnership signifies a monumental step forward for Black Sesame as it steps into the fuel vehicle market and establishes a streamlined pathway for international expansion, thereby solidifying its existing business operations and potentially enhancing its performance trajectory.

February 10 marked a pivotal moment as BYD unveiled its advanced driving system, dubbed “Eye of God,” during a strategic conference focused on intelligent vehicle technologyThis development promises to accelerate the integration of intelligent driving technologies into underrepresented markets.

The high-end autonomous driving market is experiencing a surge of enthusiasm, with Black Sesame firmly positioned in the spotlight as a core partner for BYD’s onboard intelligent computing solutionsThis partnership has not only raised Black Sesame's profile but also set the stage for pivotal transformations within the auto industry.

On the same day, Black Sesame announced that its A1000 family of chips has received approval for application in FAW’s fuel vehicles, achieving compatibility across both electric and gasoline modelsThe ongoing calls from traditional automotive manufacturers emphasizing the need for smarter fuel vehicles have further expanded the market potential for intelligent driving chipsThis evolution presents an opportune moment for Black Sesame as it taps into a burgeoning market segment while leveraging FAW's robust distributor network to extend its influence in the global auto industry.

Currently, the concept of "intelligentization" is sweeping across the global automotive sector, initiating fierce competition that poses a significant threat to traditional car manufacturers that fail to pursue a rapid transition into the intelligent era

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Projections suggest that by 2030, the penetration rate of smart vehicles is expected to reach an astounding 96.7% globally and 99.7% within China, signifying that advanced autonomous driving solutions will soon become mainstream, thereby increasing demand for high-performance SoC (system on chip) configurations.

According to data from the Gaogong Intelligent Automobile Research Institute, during the first half of 2024, domestic brands are anticipated to exceed over 60% in the deployment of local computing solutions in their vehicles, a trend likely to spread to fuel vehicles as well.

In this context, domestic intelligent chip suppliers are aggressively vying for a share in the fuel vehicle marketLeading intelligent chip suppliers with significant technological advantages are swiftly moving to capture market opportunities.

The Huashan A1000 hailed as a flagship product from Black Sesame's lineup, boasts remarkable computing power and an efficient energy ratioIt has already successfully made its way into mass production for multiple high-profile vehicles, including models like Lynk & Co 08EM-P and Dongfeng YiPai eπ007. Its stellar performance has established it as a benchmark product within the industry, significantly supporting the rapid advancement of autonomous driving technologyThe next logical step for the A1000 would indeed be to assert its presence in global markets.

The renewed collaboration with FAW signifies a commendable leap for Black Sesame in penetrating the fuel vehicle domainWith FAW projected to achieve sales of 3.2 million vehicles in 2024, ranking fourth nationwide, and boasting a vast market share with an extensive customer base in the fuel vehicle segment, the implications are significant

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Black Sesame’s core products will bridge the gap between global new energy vehicles and traditional fuel vehicles, facilitating explosive growth potential for its Huashan and Wudang series products within the automotive ecosystem.

Notably, Black Sesame has long been poised for international venturesRecent reports indicate a persistent effort by the company to expand its overseas reach, having established partnerships with numerous prominent domestic and international Tier 1 suppliers, laying a solid foundation for exporting its chipsA comprehensive and mature ecosystem is vital for effectively penetrating foreign marketsIn many ways, Black Sesame's flourishing trajectory epitomizes the broader narrative of China’s intelligent driving industry, which is well-equipped with global implementation experiences that can be adapted to foreign markets, thus promoting China's technological and industrial outreach.

As Black Sesame's founder and CEO, Dan Jizhang, states, “Partnerships provide us with greater market resources and channel support, enabling us to penetrate the market faster and increase our shareBuilding a collaborative ecosystem significantly benefits our technological development, market expansion, and commercial viability.”

During CES 2025, Black Sesame signed a memorandum of understanding with Continental AG, marking another leap towards enhancing its technological offeringsThe collaboration aims to advance high-performance computing unit (HPC) functionalities, improving reliability, efficiency, and securityThis integration is crucial for innovating smart cockpit technologies as well as automated driving and auxiliary driving capabilities, thus elevating the integration level of smart automation across vehicle systems and assisting automakers in reducing development cycles and costs.

Through these formidable partnerships with leading international automotive component manufacturers, Black Sesame has constructed an effective pathway for global expansion

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