TechNode China had a chance to test drive an EV, co-developed by Huawei and automaker Seres. Here are our takeaways.
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Nio unveils new sports sedan in attempt to broaden customer base
Nio on Saturday revealed its second fully electric premium sedan model ET5 to reach a larger customer base.
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Robotruck startup Inceptio raises $270 million, JD Logistics and Meituan lead round
It’s unusual for two tech majors, JD and Meituan, to join the same round in robotrucks, signaling that they see Inceptio as a key player.
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Huawei debuts electric vehicle brand Avatr in tie-up with Changan, CATL
The companies expect the new models to take a significant share in the Chinese premium EV segment and fulfill their ambitions to establish a “world-class high-end” Chinese car brand.
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Geely’s new electric Homtruck could threaten Tesla’s Semi truck
Geely unveiled a model electric semi-truck that will have highly autonomous driving functions in 2024, posing a threat to Tesla.
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Chinese automakers rush to fund domestic chip startups to tackle shortage
The investment in Horizon reflects Chinese automakers’ growing anxiety about the ongoing semiconductor shortage.
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Xpeng plans to launch a pilot robotaxi program in the second half of 2022
The program is part of the company’s latest efforts to offer full-scenario autonomous driving capabilities by the middle of 2023.
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WeRide and GAC partner to scale autonomous ride-hailing service
WeRide’s expanded partnership with automaker GAC is the latest example of the startup branching out to work with more companies as it develops self-driving vehicles and related services.
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China grants Baidu first robotaxi permit for paying riders
Baidu could eventually charge people to ride in its robotaxis—a milestone for the costly, years-long quest of self-driving cars.
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Drive I/O | Chinese EV makers downsize while battery makers expand production
Xpeng, Li Auto, and Nio are downsizing as rising costs of raw materials and supply chain disruptions cut into profit margins.
