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Nio extends HERE partnership beyond Firefly to full European lineup

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Nio extends HERE partnership beyond Firefly to full European lineup

Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) expanded its European partnership with mapping and location technology company HERE Technologies, extending continuously updated map services across its entire lineup in the region and supporting future assisted driving capabilities.

The collaboration will extend beyond sub-brand Firefly to Nio's European lineup, including the ET5, ET7, EL6, EL7 and EL8, HERE said in a statement on Wednesday.

The EL6, EL7 and EL8 are known in China as the ES6, ES7 and ES8, respectively. They were renamed for overseas markets following a trademark dispute with Audi.

The expanded partnership comes as Nio adjusts its European operating model. The company reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the region this month, saying it would take a more measured approach to business development.

Nio will adopt HERE's streaming map technology to continuously receive updates on road networks, traffic regulations and points of interest, improving the accuracy and freshness of navigation information in Europe, according to the statement.

Continuously updated maps can also provide information on lane configurations and changes in road conditions, supplying data to help vehicles understand their surroundings and support assisted driving features.

Deepening the partnership will provide drivers with more up-to-date maps while laying the foundation for future innovations in intelligent navigation and assisted driving across Europe, said Chris Chen, Nio's vice president of global business development.

The companies will also explore how location data and continuously updated maps can advance the development and deployment of AI-driven driving technologies tailored to European roads.

Those efforts include future innovations supporting Nio World Model and Navigation on Autopilot (NOA).


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