Xiaomi SU7 Fatal Crash Raises Safety Concerns Over Assisted Driving

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has revealed new details regarding a fatal accident involving its SU7 electric vehicle (EV), sparking concerns over the safety of assisted driving systems. The crash, which occurred on March 29 in Anhui Province, resulted in the deaths of three people.

According to data submitted to local police and shared on Xiaomi’s official Weibo account, the vehicle was in Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) mode, traveling at 116 kilometers per hour (72 mph) before the incident. The system detected an obstacle, issued a warning, and attempted to decelerate just seconds before the driver took manual control. Despite efforts to reduce speed, the car collided with a concrete barrier at approximately 97 km/h (60 mph).

Xiaomi has expressed deep regret over the incident and pledged full cooperation with authorities. The company has provided detailed system data to assist in the ongoing investigation and is supporting the families of the victims.

The crash has ignited debate over the reliability of semi-autonomous driving technology, with some experts calling for stricter regulations on assisted driving features. Following the news, Xiaomi’s stock price dropped by 5.5%, reflecting investor concerns over the potential impact on the company’s EV ambitions.

Authorities continue to investigate the accident as safety experts scrutinize Xiaomi’s autonomous driving system, which was seen as a key innovation in the company’s push into the electric vehicle market.

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