China EV Door-Release Recall Covers 4.28 Million Vehicles
China recalled 4.28 million vehicles across Tesla, Xiaomi, XPeng and six more groups over hard-to-identify emergency door releases. See models and fixes.
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EV technology coverage including ADAS, autonomous driving, vehicle chips, software-defined vehicles, battery systems, fast charging, and smart cockpits.
Waymo Ojai and Zeekr RT: CPUC Approval, Builder and Rollout
CPUC staff authorized Waymo's expanded paid driverless passenger service with Ojai on August 14, after DMV road-deployment approval in 2025. See the scope and rollout limits.
BYD Flash Charging Wins Paul Pietsch Award: Why It Matters
BYD is the first Chinese company to win the International Paul Pietsch Award. Here is what the prize confirms—and what Flash Charging still must prove.
BYD Flash Charging Test in Europe: 10–70% in 5:20
A European Denza Z9 GT demonstration recorded about 10–70% in 5:20 and reached its 97% endpoint in 9:22. We traced the viral edit to its original sources.
BMW vs BYD: Is 1,500 kW Flash Charging Worth the Trade-Off?
BMW questions the trade-offs behind BYD's 1,500 kW Flash Charging. BYD counters with safety tests and a 77.5% warranty threshold. Here is what the evidence proves.
China’s 30,000 km NEV Reliability Test Draft Explained
China is consulting on draft GB/T amendments that would require at least 30,000 km of reliability testing for BEVs, hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles.
China Autonomous Driving: History, Technology and 2026 Status
A source-based history of autonomous driving in China, from research and Apollo to BEV, end-to-end AI, L2/L3/L4 boundaries and the real 2026 status.
China Autonomous Driving Laws: National Rules and City Permits
A current guide to China autonomous driving laws, separating L2 driver duties, limited L3 road access, city permits, robotaxi operation and liability.
EV Platforms Compared: BYD e-Platform, Geely SEA, XPeng SEPA and More
Compare current electric vehicle platforms by physical architecture, voltage, battery integration, software, model fitment, production maturity and scale.
ADAS Suppliers 2026: Bosch, Mobileye, Huawei, Momenta and Chinese Rivals
Compare ADAS companies and suppliers in 2026 by system role, production evidence, business model, safety responsibility, data rights and OEM integration.