Faraday X Announces that the FX Super One MPV Has Successfully Completed its First Round of U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Development Tests for Occupant Protection Upper Interior Impact Scenarios
Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFAI) has announced that its FX Super One MPV has successfully completed its first round of U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) development tests for occupant protection in upper interior impact scenarios. The tests, conducted at MGA Research facility in Michigan, focused on FMVSS No. 201 requirements for head impact protection.
The vehicle, currently in trial production at the company's Hanford, California facility, underwent testing using a Free Motion Head form to evaluate head injury protection during potential rollover events. The test results aligned with project expectations, marking a significant milestone in the vehicle's safety development process.
The FX Super One, unveiled on July 17 in Los Angeles, is positioned as an EAI-MPV competing with models like the Cadillac Escalade, featuring Super EAI F.A.C.E. and FF EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4 Architecture.
Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFAI) ha comunicato che la sua FX Super One MPV ha superato con successo il primo ciclo di prove di sviluppo secondo i Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) statunitensi per la protezione degli occupanti in scenari di impatto sull'interno superiore. I test, svolti presso la struttura MGA Research in Michigan, si sono concentrati sui requisiti della FMVSS n. 201 relativi alla protezione della testa.
Il veicolo, attualmente in produzione sperimentale presso l'impianto di Hanford, California, è stato sottoposto a prove con una sagoma di testa a movimento libero per valutare la protezione da lesioni craniche in caso di ribaltamento. I risultati si sono allineati alle aspettative del progetto, rappresentando una tappa importante nello sviluppo della sicurezza del modello.
Presentata il 17 luglio a Los Angeles, la FX Super One si colloca come EAI-MPV concorrente di modelli come la Cadillac Escalade e integra le tecnologie Super EAI F.A.C.E. e l'architettura FF EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4.
Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFAI) ha anunciado que su FX Super One MPV completó con éxito la primera ronda de pruebas de desarrollo según los Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) de EE. UU. para la protección de los ocupantes en impactos en la parte superior del interior. Las pruebas, realizadas en las instalaciones de MGA Research en Michigan, se centraron en los requisitos de la FMVSS nº 201 relativos a la protección de la cabeza.
El vehículo, que se encuentra en producción de prueba en la planta de Hanford, California, fue sometido a ensayos con un molde de cabeza de movimiento libre para evaluar la protección frente a lesiones craneales en posibles vuelcos. Los resultados se correspondieron con las expectativas del proyecto, marcando un hito importante en el desarrollo de su seguridad.
La FX Super One, presentada el 17 de julio en Los Ángeles, se posiciona como una EAI-MPV que compite con modelos como la Cadillac Escalade e incorpora Super EAI F.A.C.E. y la arquitectura FF EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4.
Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFAI)는 자사의 FX Super One MPV가 미국 연방 자동차 안전기준(FMVSS) 상부 실내 충돌 시 탑승자 보호에 대한 개발 시험의 첫 라운드를 성공적으로 완료했다고 발표했습니다. 미시간의 MGA Research 시설에서 진행된 이번 테스트는 FMVSS 제201호의 머리 보호 요구사항에 초점을 맞췄습니다.
현재 캘리포니아 한포드 공장에서 시범 생산 중인 해당 차량은 전복 상황에서 머리 손상 보호를 평가하기 위해 자유 움직임 헤드 폼을 사용한 시험을 받았습니다. 시험 결과는 프로젝트 기대치와 부합했으며, 차량 안전 개발에 있어 중요한 이정표가 되었습니다.
7월 17일 로스앤젤레스에서 공개된 FX Super One은 캐딜락 에스컬레이드 등과 경쟁하는 EAI-MPV로 자리매김하며 Super EAI F.A.C.E. 및 FF EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4 아키텍처를 특징으로 합니다.
Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFAI) a annoncé que son FX Super One MPV a réussi la première série d'essais de développement des Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) des États-Unis concernant la protection des occupants lors d'impacts dans la partie supérieure de l'habitacle. Les essais, réalisés dans les locaux de MGA Research au Michigan, se sont focalisés sur les exigences de la FMVSS n°201 relatives à la protection de la tête.
Le véhicule, actuellement en production d'essai dans l'usine de Hanford, Californie, a été soumis à des tests avec une tête mobile libre afin d'évaluer la protection contre les traumatismes crâniens en cas de tonneau. Les résultats étaient conformes aux attentes du projet, constituant une étape importante dans le développement de la sécurité du modèle.
Présentée le 17 juillet à Los Angeles, la FX Super One se positionne comme une EAI‑MPV concurrente de modèles tels que la Cadillac Escalade et intègre Super EAI F.A.C.E. ainsi que l'architecture FF EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4.
Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFAI) hat bekanntgegeben, dass sein FX Super One MPV die erste Runde der US-amerikanischen FMVSS-Entwicklungstests zur Insassensicherheit bei oberen Innenraumaufprallszenarien erfolgreich abgeschlossen hat. Die Tests, die in der MGA Research-Anlage in Michigan durchgeführt wurden, konzentrierten sich auf die Anforderungen der FMVSS Nr. 201 zum Kopfschutz.
Das Fahrzeug, das sich derzeit in der Versuchsfertigung im Werk in Hanford, Kalifornien befindet, wurde mit einer frei beweglichen Kopfmaske getestet, um den Schutz vor Kopfverletzungen bei möglichen Überschlägen zu bewerten. Die Ergebnisse entsprachen den Erwartungen des Projekts und markieren einen wichtigen Meilenstein in der Sicherheitsentwicklung des Fahrzeugs.
Die FX Super One, vorgestellt am 17. Juli in Los Angeles, positioniert sich als EAI‑MPV im Wettbewerb mit Modellen wie dem Cadillac Escalade und nutzt Super EAI F.A.C.E. sowie die FF EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4‑Architektur.
- Successfully completed first round of FMVSS safety development tests
- Test results aligned with project expectations
- Trial production phase progressing at Hanford facility
- Comprehensive training program implemented for engineers and production staff
- Additional safety testing and validation still required before production
- Vehicle still in early development phase with more testing needed
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Faraday Future's FX Super One makes critical safety testing progress, signaling advancement in production timeline despite long development journey.
Faraday Future has achieved an important regulatory milestone with its FX Super One multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), successfully completing initial Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) development tests for upper interior impact scenarios. These tests specifically address FMVSS No. 201, which evaluates how well a vehicle protects occupants' heads during contact with interior components like pillars and roof trim areas—crucial for rollover protection.
The testing methodology employed a Free Motion Head form (FMH) to measure the Head Injury Criterion (HIC), a critical metric for assessing potential trauma severity. This testing represents just one component of a comprehensive safety validation process that any production vehicle must complete before reaching consumers.
What's particularly notable is that these tests were conducted at MGA Research in Troy, Michigan—a reputable third-party testing facility—which adds credibility to the results. The company reports test outcomes are "in-line with project expectations," suggesting no major design revisions will be needed for this specific safety requirement.
This progress aligns with Faraday's announcement that the FX Super One is currently in trial production at their Hanford, California facility. The trial production phase focuses on validating manufacturing processes and training staff—essential steps before full-scale production can begin. The vehicle will still undergo additional engineering refinements and complete validation testing before it can be certified for sale.
The successful FMVSS testing represents a meaningful development milestone for Faraday Future, particularly given the company's historically challenged path to production. After years of delays and financial struggles, demonstrating tangible progress on regulatory compliance testing indicates the FX Super One program has advanced beyond conceptual stages into actual product development.
The timing is significant as Faraday is executing a multi-vehicle strategy with the FX Super One positioned as an MPV competitor to established luxury models like the Cadillac Escalade. This suggests the company is targeting the high-margin luxury segment where they can potentially command premium pricing to improve unit economics.
The trial production phase at Hanford represents another critical milestone. This facility has been central to Faraday's manufacturing strategy, and confirming active production operations there indicates the company has maintained essential infrastructure despite previous financial constraints.
Importantly, Faraday is emphasizing its AI capabilities with the "Super EAI F.A.C.E." and "FF EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4 Architecture" mentioned in the release. This aligns with broader industry trends where software and AI features are increasingly becoming key differentiators in the premium vehicle segments.
While this testing progress is positive, investors should note that several development stages remain before commercial production, including comprehensive vehicle engineering and additional safety validation. The successful completion of this particular test provides increased confidence in the company's ability to execute its development roadmap, though full production timing remains a key variable to monitor.
- This vehicle safety development progress joins the announcements made recently on the status of the FX Super One which includes its current status in the trial production phase underway at the Company’s manufacturing facility in Hanford, CA.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFAI) ("FF", "Faraday Future", or the "Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that the FX Super One has successfully completed its first round of U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) development tests for occupant protection - upper interior impact scenarios. The test results are in-line with project expectations at this phase of the project.
A video of the testing can be found here: https://youtu.be/A47AAUY5it0
These development tests — focused on FMVSS No. 201: Occupant Protection for Upper Interior Head Impact — evaluating how well a vehicle protects occupants' heads during contact with upper interior components such as A-pillars, B-pillars, and roof trim areas. The regulation emphasizes passive safety performance in areas where airbags are packaged, as well as more severe testing in non-airbag zones, making it a rigorous assessment for interior trim design to protect unrestrained occupant heads primarily during rollover events.
“The positive results for our FX Super One development tests are in-line with our expectations at this phase of the project and provides confidence in order to deliver the vehicle’s safety development of the project in a timely manner,” said Andrew Hall, Director, Safety, CAE & Homologation at FF. “The test, which is part of a series of vehicle safety development tests that we are conducting, happened recently at the MGA Research facility in Troy, Michigan.”
Using a Free Motion Head form (FMH), test engineers conducted impact tests at multiple locations defined by the regulation, and additional locations as part of Faradays commitment to develop safe vehicles for customers. The Head Injury Criterion (HIC) — a key indicator of potential head trauma — was recorded and analyzed for each point.
The FMVSS No. 201 compliance process demands comprehensive design attention to interior geometry, padding materials, and energy absorption structures.
"We sincerely thank the team for their efforts,” said Xiao (Max) Ma, Global CEO of Faraday X. “We are confident to complete the relevant testing and validation work with high quality and to high standards within a relatively short timeframe, as we continue to advance the project with strong momentum.”
The FX Super One trial production phase is well under way at the Company’s manufacturing facility in Hanford, CA., and is primarily focused on planning and verifying production processes, operational workflows, and quality standards. In parallel, engineers and production staff at the Hanford factory are undergoing specialized training to support production readiness.
Following this phase, the Company will proceed with comprehensive vehicle engineering of the vehicle, which includes continued safety testing, development and validation. These efforts are integral to ensuring that the FX Super One meets the highest standards of quality, performance, safety, and the end user experience.
The FX Super One was unveiled on July 17 in Los Angeles and showcased the Super EAI F.A.C.E. (Front AI Communication Ecosystem) and the FF EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4 Architecture. The vehicle is positioned as an EAI-MPV that aims to redefine the traditional mobility experience long dominated by models such as the Cadillac Escalade.
ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE
Faraday Future is a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company. Founded in 2014, the Company’s mission is to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a user-centric, technology-first, and smart driving experience. Faraday Future’s flagship model, the FF91, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The new FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. For more information, please visit https://www.ff.com/us/.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding passing safety requirements, the Super One MPV, future job creation, future capital investments; future FF 91 owners, and production and sales goals in the U.S. and the UAE, are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: our ability to pass necessary safety requirements on a timely basis, if at all, the Company’s ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on its AI, EREV and Faraday X (FX) strategies, each of which will be substantial; the Company’s ability to design and develop EREV technology; the Company’s ability to design and develop AI-based solutions; competition in the AI and EREV areas, where actual or potential competitors have or are likely to have substantial advantages relative to the Company, including but not limited to experience, expertise, funding, infrastructure and personnel; the ability of the Company to execute across multiple concurrent strategies, including the UAE, bridge strategy, or FX, EREV, AI, and US geographic expansion; the Company's ability to secure necessary agreements to license third-party range extender technology and/or license or produce FX vehicles in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere, none of which have been secured; the Company's ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere; and the Company's ability to secure necessary permits at its Hanford, CA production facility; the potential impact of tariff policy; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company’s ability to pay its outstanding obligations; the Company's ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company’s limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company’s history of losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company’s payroll expense reduction plan; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company’s estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company’s vehicles; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company’s vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company’s ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the Company’s ability to use its “at-the-market” program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company’s products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company's control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company's operations in China; the success of the Company's remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company’s dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company's ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company's ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company’s stock price. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.
CONTACTS
Investors (English): ir@faradayfuture.com
Investors (Chinese): cn-ir@faradayfuture.com
Media: john.schilling@ff.com
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