Phate Zhang

Phate is the founder and main author of CnEVPost. He has been reporting since 2009, mainly on macroeconomics and capital markets. He started his career at China Daily and Reuters. Contact via: phate@cnevpost.com.
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BYD hires ex-Baidu exec to speed up driver assistance tech development, report says

A former Baidu smart driving tech veteran has joined BYD to head up end-to-end large model algorithm development, according to local media.

Xpeng begins recruiting global beta testers for latest software

Xpeng has begun recruiting beta testers for its latest AI-powered Tianji XOS 5.2 for car owners worldwide, expanding its software testing program beyond China for the first time.

Berkshire further cuts its stake in BYD to less than 5%

Under Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, when an organization's shareholding in a Hong Kong-listed company drops to less than 5 percent, it can no longer continue to disclose its holdings.

EU holds hearing on additional tariffs at SAIC's request

SAIC said in the hearing that the European Commission's anti-subsidy investigation involves commercially sensitive information and that there were errors in the determination of subsidies.

Nio confirms 2nd-gen Nio Phone to be launched on Jul 27 tech day

The new Nio Phone will see smoothness and performance improvements, as well as incorporate the utilization of AI large models, said Nio's vice president for hardware.

Nio to hold Nio IN 2024 tech day event on Jul 27 in Shanghai

Nio said it will officially launch SkyOS, its new vehicle operating system. The company is also expected to launched the second-generation Nio Phone.

Xpeng, VW expand collaboration from China-only to global MEB platform

Xpeng and Volkswagen have established project centers in Guangzhou and Hefei, and the first vehicle with the jointly developed E/E architecture will start production in about 24 months.

Nio Day 2024 to be held in Guangzhou

Guangzhou is one of the most economically developed cities in China and home to the headquarters of Xpeng and GAC Group.

Zeekr launches updated 009 MPV and its right-hand-drive variant in HK as it ups bet on global markets

Zeekr said many of its future new models will be offered in both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive versions.

Xpeng opens its 1st showroom in HK

Since sales began on May 17, Xpeng has received more than 500 orders in Hong Kong, with the first deliveries of the G6 set to begin in the third quarter.