China’s leading electric vehicle startup, Byton, has just completed its latest round of cold weather testing in Mongolia. The company tested its highly anticipated M-Byte by clocking up several thousand kilometers in prototype vehicles on open roads and specially prepared test tracks at temperatures of down to -30°C (-4°F to -22°F).

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The successful testing marked another milestone for the high-achieving company. According to a media release by the company, the tests focused on batteries, battery management, and drive electronics to ensure reliable operation and achieve an appropriate range in extreme weather conditions.

Extreme weather big hurdle for autonomous cars

The vehicle's chassis, running gear and heating system were also put through their paces. Cold weather testing is integral not just to make sure the cars physical construction can withstand the elements. Byton pan on making their cars self-driving and being able to deal with extreme weather is a massive challenge.

Both Waymo and Yandex have completed similar cold weather testing as part of their push towards fully autonomous vehicles and no doubt others in the sector are heading to the snow as well.

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