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BYD's self-driving U9 jumps over obstacles

Posted by first-must-burn
Tags: china, automotive, vehicles.autonomous, cars, byd.yangwang u9, stunts, spike strips, videos, carnewschina, short watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW6lFowulFw

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Title
BYD's Yangwang U9 jumps over spike strip while self-driving in a crazy test
Authors
CarNewsChina
Duration
1:42
Published
Jan 6 2025

10 comments

  1. [6]
    first-must-burn
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    Honestly, this looks like something out of a movie. I kind of hope it's real because it's an amazing stunt, even if it would be impractical in real life. Knight Rider come to life.

    Honestly, this looks like something out of a movie. I kind of hope it's real because it's an amazing stunt, even if it would be impractical in real life. Knight Rider come to life.

    4 votes
    1. [3]
      dreamless_patio
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      Bose did the same thing many years ago and I've wanted a jump button in my car ever since. This car looks incredible!

      Bose did the same thing many years ago and I've wanted a jump button in my car ever since. This car looks incredible!

      2 votes
      1. [2]
        mild_takes
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        I'm holding out for the far superior jump jacks that Speed Racer had.

        I'm holding out for the far superior jump jacks that Speed Racer had.

        3 votes
        1. Weldawadyathink
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          Yes, that is a problem I face so often. It’s a wonder nobody else has thought of that. /s

          Saws for when I have to drive through heavily wooded terrain.

          Yes, that is a problem I face so often. It’s a wonder nobody else has thought of that. /s

          2 votes
    2. [2]
      TheDarkerZone
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      They have another demo video where they demonstrate driving on 3 wheels by balancing the car using the same complex suspension set up. https://youtube.com/shorts/C9KIi7Ovt8E?si=tTTYRSVr3YUSKk-8 I...

      They have another demo video where they demonstrate driving on 3 wheels by balancing the car using the same complex suspension set up.

      https://youtube.com/shorts/C9KIi7Ovt8E?si=tTTYRSVr3YUSKk-8

      I just wouldn't jump the car at that speed!

      1 vote
      1. Deely
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        Wait, wait, how does it work? When front right wheel is absent and car turns left, what kind of magic prevents the car from tilting? This car can move center of gravity somehow to the rear, or...

        Wait, wait, how does it work? When front right wheel is absent and car turns left, what kind of magic prevents the car from tilting? This car can move center of gravity somehow to the rear, or center of gravity already in the rear?

  2. [2]
    roo1ster
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    With the kind of down forces that tail wing (?and front hood?) are generating at high speeds, I have to wonder how high that car would jump if it did the same 'hop' standing still... (spoiler:...

    With the kind of down forces that tail wing (?and front hood?) are generating at high speeds, I have to wonder how high that car would jump if it did the same 'hop' standing still... (spoiler: good thing it's unmanned).

    Also, I'm calling bs on it (unless maybe it was travelling at a far slower speed than the impression the video gives).

    Disclaimer: C- in college level engineering physics 30 years ago

    1 vote
    1. mild_takes
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      It looks like they're popping the nose up first so I would think they should be getting a bit of lift on the front end. As for the rear wing, it looks fairly level like its not setup for big...

      It looks like they're popping the nose up first so I would think they should be getting a bit of lift on the front end. As for the rear wing, it looks fairly level like its not setup for big downforce if any.

      Lift is no joke btw.

      Ignoring aerodynamics (which I am also not an expert in), I don't think I'd want to be in a car going fast when it jumped over something; its asking for trouble.

  3. [2]
    kingofsnake
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    For the last one, I'm imagining that they built the car for the worst of my redneck neighbors who'd rather jump their car over the trans flag sidewalk that step on it. Was that meant to be a...

    For the last one, I'm imagining that they built the car for the worst of my redneck neighbors who'd rather jump their car over the trans flag sidewalk that step on it.

    Was that meant to be a hazard in the video or just coloured dust?

    1. X08
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      imagine catching the gays, horrible when that happens, yeet that car over it! /s

      imagine catching the gays, horrible when that happens, yeet that car over it! /s