Pony.ai, headquartered in Beijing E-Town, has unveiled its seventh-generation L4 Robotaxi's summer high-temperature testing in Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, for the first time.

This test aims to guarantee a safe and comfortable ride for global users in extreme heat. As Pony.ai expands globally, its Robotaxis are being introduced to the hot, dusty Middle East and the hot humid regions of Southeast Asia.

Turpan's unique climate and environment allow vehicle testing to simulate extremely harsh conditions, such as intense heat exposure, dust intrusion, and unpaved roads, which go far beyond everyday conditions. Through multiple rounds of rigorous testing and stress trials, a solid foundation is laid for the vehicles' globalization.

In Turpan, the testing team conducted an enhanced version of the "routine summer testing projects" for car manufacturers, incorporating high-temperature tests, for the autonomous driving kit (ADK). This rigorous evaluation surpasses industry norms, testing the vehicle's battery, electric drive, charging, and thermal management system in extreme heat. It also examines air conditioning efficiency and electronic stability post-heat exposure.

The seventh-generation Robotaxi's autonomous driving system and autonomous driving kit operate effectively in temperatures exceeding 42℃, enduring extreme testing conditions of up to 47℃, maximum sunlight intensity of 1,300W/m², even with the air conditioning turned off.

This high-temperature test not only demonstrated the advantages of E-Town's companies in the autonomous driving field but also provided assurance for the large-scale deployment of L4 autonomous driving. In the future, Robotaxis departing from Beijing E-Town will carry this high-temperature "passport" as they head worldwide, ready to tackle complex road conditions and climates in various regions.