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SAIC to hold developer conference in April, aims to build software ecosystem for cars
Chinese auto company SAIC announced on February 22 that it will hold a developer conference in April to invite car users and developers to build a smart car ecosystem on the SOA platform.
Xiaomi has over 800 auto patent applications
Rumors about Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi's decision to build cars have attracted widespread attention recently. And in fact, Xiaomi already has a large number of car-related patents.
After Great Wall Motor, SAIC reportedly invests in auto chip firm Horizon Robotics
After Great Wall Motor, another local Chinese automotive giant SAIC Group has recently finalized a strategic partnership agreement with smart chip company Horizon Robotics.
Baidu confirms Mobike co-founder Xia Yiping as CEO of its car-making arm
Xia was the co-founder and CTO of Mobike and has made outstanding contributions to changing the structure of urban mobility, Baidu said in a written reply to CnEVPost.
Xiaomi clarifies reports that it plans to build electric cars
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has officially clarified, though not explicitly denied, reports of its entry into the car-making industry.
China State Post Bureau urges courier industry to increase use of NEVs
In 2016, the number of new energy vehicles in China's courier industry was 3,000. The number reached 20,833 in 2019 and 30,212 in 2020 as of July 31.
Geely confirms it will form new electric vehicle company
Chinese automaker Geely will form a new pure electric vehicle company to compete in China's currently hot smart pure electric vehicle market.
Foxconn's first electric vehicles to be released by year-end
Apple supplier Foxconn expects to unveil 2-3 new vehicles built on its own EV platform - dubbed the MIH – at the end of this year, marking significant progress for the electronics giant on its path into the automotive sector.
Xiaomi reportedly tweaks organizational structure to pave way for making cars
Xiaomi has made a round of structural changes to its technology system ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, possibly to pave the way for its entry into the car-making industry, according to the latest report.
NEV-related business registrations in China up 70.8% in 2020
There were 78,600 newly registered new energy-related companies in China throughout 2020, up 70.8% year-on-year, according to data provider Qichacha.