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Self-driving supercar jumps over obstacles with ease

Gail P Sherman
Jan 10, 2025
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Screenshot: CarNewsChina / YouTube

The Yangwang U9, by Chinese automaker BYD, is an all-electric supercar. With a top speed of 244 miles per hour, it is the fastest production vehicle made in China. It can also detect and jump over obstacles.

In this video from CarNewsChina, the U9 hops over a giant pothole and dozens of caltrops, then finishes by dramati…

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