Seres-Backed Saidou Launches Aiva: AI-Defined EV Brand With CATL and ByteDance
Seres-backed Saidou launches Aiva AI-defined EV brand with CATL and ByteDance backing. Origin Concept unveiled, ME7 production model due H2 2026 at 200K+ RMB.
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Solid-State Battery Powers EHang 22-km Cross-Strait eVTOL Flight at 480 Wh/kg
EHang's EH216-S eVTOL flew 22 km across the Qiongzhou Strait on a 480 Wh/kg lithium-metal solid-state battery, achieving a 60-90% range boost over conventional packs.
China Builds 43,000 Smart Factories as AI Becomes Mandatory Manufacturing Benchmark
China has built 43,700+ smart factories, with product defect rates down 47% and R&D cycles shortened 38%. AI is now a mandatory evaluation criterion for top-tier plants.
Chery Exeed Exlantix ES Gets Falcon 700 ADAS and AWD Ahead of June 10 Pre-Sales
Chery's 2026 Exeed Exlantix ES gains Falcon 700 smart driving with roof LiDAR, Snapdragon 8295P cockpit, and AWD with 4.9s acceleration ahead of June 10 pre-sales.
GAC Yue 7 Off-Road PHEV Enters China Q3 2026 with Huawei LiDAR and 536 HP
GAC's Yue 7 off-road SUV, a body-on-frame PHEV with 536 hp, Huawei 896-line LiDAR, and 188 km EV range, will enter the Chinese market in Q3 2026.
Hongqi G919: Four-Motor EREV Off-Road SUV with 830 HP and Three Locks
Hongqi has officially named its first off-road SUV the G919, a four-motor EREV with 620 kW (830 hp), 1,320 Nm, body-on-frame construction with three locking differentials, targeting H2 2026.
XPeng Loses Robotics Product Head as 2026 Mass Production Looms
XPeng's humanoid robot division loses its product head at a critical juncture, as the company races to mass-produce the IRON robot by end of 2026 amid a broader industry push into physical AI.
Dongfeng OpenVAN Launches Globally: China’s First Mass-Produced Driverless Logistics Vehicle
Dongfeng OpenVAN launches globally as China's first mass-produced driverless logistics vehicle. Level 4 autonomous, 800kg payload, targeting Southeast Asia, Europe, and Middle East.
China’s First Solid-State Battery Standard Due July 2026
China is preparing to introduce its first national solid-state battery standard in July 2026, as BYD, Chery, and Dongfeng race to deploy the technology in vehicles with ranges approaching 1,600 kilometers.
China Robotaxi 2026: Baidu, Pony.ai, WeRide and Commercial Scale
Compare China’s 2026 robotaxi leaders, city permits, prices and commercial evidence—separating paid rides, fleet scale, unit economics and future targets.