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BYD, the electric vehicle manufacturer backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, has introduced a new driver-assist technology that stabilizes car rides through rugged terrain, sharp turns, and shallow water.

Summary

• The new technological system is a feature of BYD’s recently launched premium brand, Yangwang
• The shock absorption tech is designed to stabilize car rides through rugged terrain, sharp turns, and shallow water
• The tech uses lidar sensors to create detailed maps of the surrounding area
• The “DiSus” system provides a foundation for the future development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
• BYD has been cautious about self-driving tech, citing the challenge of determining liability in the event of an accident
• Advanced assisted driving tech has the potential to improve overall safety, according to BYD management
• The industry is working to balance ambitious driver-assist options with measured safety protocols
• Tesla recently recalled over 360,000 cars over assisted-driving software for city streets that it said may cause crashes
• Urban assisted driving software is not available for Tesla drivers in China.