Momenta HK IPO: BYD and Mercedes Take Cornerstone Stakes
Momenta's HK IPO gives BYD and Mercedes small cornerstone stakes, signaling how China's ADAS suppliers are moving from technology pilots to public markets.
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Chinese Robotaxi Companies Dominate Global Rankings: 3 in Top 5, Tesla 5th
Chinese robotaxi companies claim 3 of top 5 spots in first global autonomous driving ranking. Baidu Apollo Go ties Waymo at #1, Pony.ai #3, WeRide #4. Tesla ranks 5th with 41.3 points.
China Co-Authors UN’s First Global Autonomous Driving Regulation, Reshaping the Rules of the Road
The UN adopts the world's first global autonomous driving regulation (ADS GTR) with China as co-author. The framework mandates safety management, triple-validation testing, and black-box recorders — eliminating the regulatory fragmentation barrier.
Dongfeng Confirms 350 Wh/kg Solid-State Battery Mass Production in H2 2026, Delivering 1,000 km Range
Dongfeng Motor confirms 350 Wh/kg solid-state battery mass production in H2 2026, delivering 1,000+ km range, 30% weight reduction, and zero fire risk — one of the most concrete solid-state timelines from any major automaker.
China Commits $688 Billion to Power Grid, Building Charging Infrastructure for 110 Million EVs
China's National Energy Administration announces ¥5 trillion grid investment for 2026-2030, targeting 40M charging points, 50 GW V2G capacity, and heavy-truck battery swap — the largest EV infrastructure bet in history.
Tesla Adopts ByteDance’s Doubao AI for China Vehicles, Marking Shift From Silicon Valley-Only Software
Tesla confirms integration of ByteDance's Doubao LLM into China-market vehicles via OTA, pairing vehicle-control AI with DeepSeek Chat for conversation — a strategic pivot to localize software for the world's largest EV market.
Huawei HIMA Enters Off-Road Arena With Stelato G9: 800V, 120 kWh, ADS 5.0 Arrives Q3
Huawei HIMA enters the off-road SUV market with the Stelato G9, co-developed with BAIC Group. 800V platform, 120 kWh BEV, 896-line LiDAR with ADS 5.0, launching Q3 2026. A rolling supercomputer for the trails.
BYD Flash Charging: 1,000V, 1.5 MW and 5 Minutes
BYD Flash Charging explained: how the 2025 Super e-Platform differs from the 2026 second-generation Blade Battery, what the speed claims mean, and where availability remains limited.
Tesla Kills FSD Buyout Globally: Subscription-Only Model Reshapes the Self-Driving Race
Tesla ends FSD one-time purchase globally, converting to subscription-only. With 1.28M subscribers and China Q3 regulatory target, Tesla bets recurring autonomy revenue will become its most important profit engine.
Momenta Files for $1 Billion Hong Kong IPO, Betting ‘Physical AI’ Can Outrun Tesla FSD
Quick Answer Momenta — China’s dominant urban autonomous driving supplier — has cleared the Hong Kong stock exchange listing hearing and is targeting up to…