executive to advance its development of driver assistance technology. Zhou Peng will now lead BYD’s efforts in creating end-to-end large model planning and control algorithms, CnEVPost reported, citing local media. Zhou Peng brings extensive experience from Baidu’s smart driving and fusion business unit, as well as from leading the smart driving system at Baidu-backed EV maker Jiyue. His expertise is expected to be crucial in building the technical framework and leading the team to develop high-quality, data-driven end-to-end algorithms. BYD aims to enhance its self-driving technology through two approaches: developing in-house technology and using vendor solutions to stay ahead of safety standards. Currently, BYD’s high-level smart driving technology is featured in high-end models like the Yangwang U8 and Denza N7, with plans to extend these features to lower-priced models such as the Han and Song L. Despite its rapid growth as the world’s largest new energy vehicle maker, BYD has been relatively conservative in the smart driving space, the report further noted.