The annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the advisory Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) being held this week are most important for the windows they provide into the government’s economic targets and policy priorities in the coming year. But the so-called “two sessions” meetings also enable some top private enterprise executives who are […]
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Chinese drone maker DJI will soon see its in-car system in a mass-produced EV
The launch marks a first milestone for the world’s largest maker of consumer drones in its push into the Chinese EV space.
Posted inUp and Comers
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The move is the latest example of Chinese automakers looking to crack global markets while dealing with increased competition and weakening demand at home.
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics
Local Chinese authorities unveil stimulus measures to spur EV sales
The local subsidies underscore China’s continued support of green energy transport, despite the central authorities phasing out EV purchase subsidies after more than a decade.
Posted inTurf Wars
Xpeng shares surge on first results, promises China’s best assisted self-driving solution
Xpeng is gearing up for an ambitious goal: setting a benchmark for driver assistance technology in China that rivals will have to overcome.
Posted inOn the Cusp
Xpeng says its self-driving tech outperforms Tesla’s
With help from Alibaba’s map technology, Xpeng says it now has the most advanced driver-assist function for Chinese customers.
Posted inTurf Wars
Li Auto picks Nvidia over Mobileye for newest self-driving cars
Li Auto will be the first automaker to use Nvidia’s newest processor to facilitate highly autonomous driving functions for its EVs.
Posted inHeavy Hitters, On the Cusp
Nio stocks rebound as Q1 deliveries beat forecasts
The Q1 performance of Nio was a big relief for investors and eased concerns over fallout from the recent Luckin scandal.
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Drive I/O | Chinese EV makers face price hikes as nickel prices soar, Didi to enter EV market
Nickel price surge could further increase the cost of electric vehicles and force automakers to cut earnings forecasts.
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Drive I/O | Key takeaways from Auto Shanghai 2021
Big auto and big tech announced EVs at Auto Shanghai 2021, putting pressure on young EV upstarts.
