Baidu aims to bring cutting-edge AI technology to auto market in first place, CEO says
Baidu has been developing self-driving technology since 2013, and Jidu Auto, which was announced in January this year, carries Baidu's car-making plans, Baidu CEO Robin Li said Wednesday.
Xpeng to be included in HK Hang Seng indexes, effective July 21
Xpeng Motors, listed in Hong Kong on July 7, will soon be included in the Hang Seng indexes, which is expected to see an inflow of passive investment funds tracking them.
China's retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles reached 223,000 units in June, up about 170% from a year earlier
Wholesale sales of new energy passenger vehicles in China reached 227,000 units in June, up 14.7 percent from May and 165.7 percent year-over-year.
Tesla China's wholesale sales in June reached 33,155 units, up about 122% from a year earlier
Tesla China retail sales in June were 28,138 units and exports were 5,017 units, the CPCA said.
Xpeng establishes car sales company in Sanya
Xpeng Motors established a new car sales company in Sanya, Hainan Province, southern China, on July 7, with registered capital of RMB 10 million ($1.55 million), according to data provider Qichacha.
Chinese firm unveils model that allows users to adjust number of battery packs
When people think of an electric vehicle with extended-range technology, they think of a vehicle with a fuel engine to provide more range. Now, a Chinese company has unveiled a model that allows users to get extra range by increasing the number of battery packs.
Dongfeng Motor's IGBT module goes into production
As the "CPU" in new energy vehicles, IGBT is regarded as the core technology peak of new energy vehicles due to its difficult technology and a large investment.
Baidu expects to launch car that looks more like robot in 2-3 years, CEO says
"We feel that smart cars will be more like smart robots in the future, or vice versa, which means that the mainstream direction of robots in the future will be more like a smart car."
China completes first stage of standards for smart connected vehicles
During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China will further optimize and improve the standard system for smart connected vehicles and accelerate the construction of a standard system for high-level autonomous driving, CCTV said.
Pony.ai to open Robotaxi service in Shanghai
Chinese self-driving company Pony.ai announced Wednesday the launch of its Robotaxi service in Shanghai, covering a major urban section of the Jiading district in the northwest of the city.
