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Uber is in talks to invest in the US IPO of Chinese robotaxi firm Pony AI. Photo: dpa

Uber said to eye US$10 million stake in IPO of China’s Pony AI

The ride-hailing giant may consider using Pony AI’s autonomous-driving technology outside the US, a source says.

Unprofitable Chinese EV makers face ‘do-or-die moment’

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Meituan aims to launch meal deliveries by drones in Hong Kong

China tests hauling EV battery cargo by rail among moves to meet spiking demand

CATL and BYD batteries transported in purpose-built containers, with ultimate aim of delivery from western China to Europe in around 20 days.

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On Tuesday, a train is shown loaded with lithium batteries at Dulaying international land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, in Guizhou province. Xinhua said 3 trains loaded with lithium batteries left from Chongqing, Guiyang and Yibin on Tuesday, marking the first large-scale test of rail transport for the batteries in China. Photo: Xinhua

My Take | Tesla is getting love from Chinese state media, but can the affair last?

Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily praised Tesla for sparking an EV boom, but Musk’s role in a new Trump administration could complicate matters.

BYD set to usurp VW as China’s top carmaker amid surge in EV deliveries

BYD’s total deliveries have exceeded perennial leader Volkswagen’s volume this year through October.

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China’s EV market lures new entrants with eyes on BYD’s crown – at great peril

New entrants are eyeing the riches in China’s EV market at great peril amid excess capacity and a cutthroat price war.

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Rox Motor has charted a new course into international markets after securing partnerships with distributors in ovderseas markets. Photo: Handout

China’s EV production moves into fast lane as output hits 10 million

Chinese EV makers have delivered 9.75 million units to mainland buyers between January and October, a year-on-year jump of 34 per cent.

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Chinese EV makers’ global plans hit bumps amid Beijing’s warning, failed deals

After officials warned against investments in EU countries that favoured recent tariffs, EV makers may need to rethink their strategies.

BYD shrugs off Europe EV tariffs to deliver Sealion 07 SUV from 2025

Chinese EV makers are pushing sales in export markets amid stiff competition, sluggish economy at home.

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China-built electric vehicles, including those by BYD, are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium in October 2024. Photo: Reuters

Tech giant Baidu applies to launch autonomous vehicle trials in Hong Kong

Baidu, which operates driverless taxis across the border in Wuhan, wants to test autonomous vehicles at Hong Kong airport.

Baidu operates a fleet of driverless taxis in Wuhan, Hubei province. Photo: Reuters

Trump’s return dims outlook for Chinese EV makers amid tariff threats

Chinese EV makers can opt to set up a base in the US, take the tariff blows or find new markets elsewhere, according to Pareto Economics.

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EV review: BYD’s Dolphin is the ideal city car for zipping around town

The German news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur said in August 2023 that the Dolphin was ‘a real threat to the German car industry’.

Shanghai drives flying car development for sightseeing, logistics, surveillance

Low-altitude economy refers to businesses operating aerial vehicles below 3,000 metres.

An electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft on display at the China International Import Expo. Photo: Xinhua

Xpeng launches challenger to Tesla’s FSD autonomous driving system

Guangzhou-based company set three prices for the P7+: 186,800 yuan, 198,800 yuan and 218,800 yuan for the sedan.

The Xpeng P7+. Photo: Xpeng

Flying cars, drones to take off in Shenzhen with US$1.7 billion investment

Shenzhen is spending 12 billion yuan on the low-altitude economy over the next two years, with another 20 billion yuan planned through 2030.

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Xpeng to rival BYD, Li Auto in hybrid car market amid shift in consumer demand

Company unveiled Kunpeng, a new charging system for hybrid cars, touted as the longest range extender system in the industry.

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Tencent renews partnership with Bosch for deeper smart car collaboration

Tencent signed new MOUs with the German automotive supplier, as the Chinese tech giant seeks to expand the use of its AI services in EVs.

Tencent’s Shenzhen headquarters seen on July 10, 2022. The tech giant has renewed its partnership with German automotive supplier Bosch as it seeks to expand the use of its AI services in electric vehicles. Photo: AFP

Video | Air taxi completes first trial flight in Japan

The eVTOL sector is crucial to Toyota’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

China’s DeepRoute.ai raises US$100 million to accelerate self-driving tech

The Shenzhen-based start-up expects nearly 200,000 cars to be equipped with its advanced assisted driving system by the end of 2025.

Cathay Pacific: sustainable jet fuel needs Hong Kong government push

‘If we leave it to the market, every company will wait for their competitors to make the first move,’ says airline’s sustainability manager.

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A Cathay Pacific plane taxis at Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lao Kok on October 28, 2024. Photo: Jonathan Wong

EV review: Nio’s ET7 rivals Germany’s best in some ways, at lower price

The sedan offers a swappable battery and luxurious interior materials, but falls short of some domestic rivals when it comes to self-driving.

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Nio’s ET7. Photo: Handout

Chinese EV king BYD and 3 rivals report record sales

Xpeng, Leapmotor and Zeekr chart double-digit growth, even as the effect EU tariffs will have on export plans looms.

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BYD tops Tesla for the first time in quarterly sales as EV demand soars

BYD’s third-quarter sales jumped 24 per cent to 201.12 billion yuan (US$28.2 billion), beating Tesla’s US$25.18 billion revenue in the same period.

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Xiaomi unveils US$114,000 Ferrari lookalike in luxury car venture

The SU7 Ultra has drawn both scepticism and admiration from consumers in the world’s largest EV market.

Xiaomi unveils its latest EV, SU7 Ultra, at an event in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong’s EV transition effort questioned by some car owners, industry experts

Some EV owners call for more access to chargers, while a lawmaker says concrete plans needed for enhancing infrastructure.

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An EV charging service operated by Sun Hung Kai Properties at East Point City in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Elson Li

Xpeng’s G6 is the car that drives you, more than the car you drive

The G6 sports-utility vehicle, launched in June 2023, is the vanguard of Xpeng’s push into Hong Kong’s right-hand drive market with its larger sibling the X9 people-mover.

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Transformers: the rise of smartphone makers in China’s EV arena

Thanks to an advanced supply chain, companies with no history making cars are challenging for supremacy in China’s EV market.

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Future of transport
From electric cars to on-demand car service apps, companies like Uber, Google and Didi Dache are changing the way we get from place to place, and having a potentially irreversible effect on employment in this key sector.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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