Hesai will supply LiDARs for food delivery giant Meituan’s drones, marking a major breakthrough in markets beyond automotive LiDAR.
Hesai plans to commence mass production and delivery of its FTX LiDAR sensor in 2026.
US firm Ample enters Chapter 11 insolvency
US battery-swapping startup Ample has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Ample aimed to bring autonomous battery swap stations to market—not just in the US but internationally. Liquidity shortages are cited as the reason for the insolvency. Read more…
India: Delhi and Chennai commission over 200 electric buses
Delhi and Chennai, two of India’s largest metro cities, commissioned more than 200 electric buses this week as part of their wider efforts to decarbonise public transport and reduce air pollution. Both cities now operate several hundred electric buses in daily service. Read more…
Huawei-Dongfeng joint brand Yijing sees 1st pre-production prototype roll off line
Yijing’s inaugural model is a full-size SUV slated for debut at the 2026 Beijing auto show.
The SUV will offer EREV and BEV options and is scheduled for market launch in the third quarter 2026.
San Francisco power cut disrupts Waymo fleet
A fire at a substation caused a major power outage in San Francisco on Saturday. As a result, autonomous Waymo taxis contributed to significant traffic jams—but not because they ran out of power. Read more…
Kia appoints new Europe chief
Kia’s European division will get a new leader in the new year. Soohang Chang – the current head of the Middle East and Africa region – is set to take over as President and CEO of Kia Europe from January 1, 2026—with a focus on rapid electrification. Read more…
SKion to take over insolvent BMZ subsidiaries
SKion, an investment company founded by entrepreneur Susanne Klatten, is poised to rescue the insolvent subsidiaries of battery manufacturer BMZ Group. A binding agreement has been reached to acquire ‘significant business units from the self-administration proceedings’. Read more…
Workhorse and Motiv complete merger
U.S.-based companies Workhorse Group and Motiv Electric Trucks, both specialising in electric commercial vehicles, have completed their merger. The merged company operates under the name Workhorse and is listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol WKHS. Read more…
When The Power Went Out In San Francisco, So Did Waymo’s Robotaxis
The driverless taxis caused gridlock after the lights went out in the Bay Area. Lire la suite…
Leapmotor shares interior details of D19 SUV, launch expected in H1 2026
Leapmotor has equipped the D19 cabin with “zero-gravity” seats, a large-capacity refrigerator, and multiple large screens.
Leapmotor unveiled the D19 on October 16, with market launch and deliveries expected in the first half of 2026.
VW confirms temporary US exit of the ID. Buzz
Volkswagen has confirmed that there will be no 2026 model year for the ID. Buzz in the USA. However, US plans for the MEB van have not been completely canceled – a revised model is expected to follow in 2027. Read more…
BYD raises employee salaries after CATL’s move
BYD has increased salaries for its R&D personnel, becoming the latest Chinese company to do so after CATL.
These moves come as China addresses involution and reduces excessive competition.
Baidu teams up with Uber, Lyft to test robotaxis in UK
Uber and Lyft both announced today they will partner with Baidu to test robotaxis in the UK, starting with London.
The tests are expected to commence in 2026.
Baidu teams up with Uber, Lyft to test robotaxis in UK
Uber and Lyft both announced today they will partner with Baidu to test robotaxis in the UK, starting with London.
The tests are expected to commence in 2026.
Huawei-GAC joint brand Qijing to launch 1st model in Jun 2026
Qijing is expected to launch its first model in June 2026 and is currently conducting joint tuning with Huawei’s Qiankun team.
The brand’s vehicle definition deeply incorporates Huawei Qiankun’s smart driving ADS highway L3 conditional autonomous driving technology architecture.
Huawei-GAC joint brand Qijing to launch 1st model in Jun 2026
Qijing is expected to launch its first model in June 2026 and is currently conducting joint tuning with Huawei’s Qiankun team.
The brand’s vehicle definition deeply incorporates Huawei Qiankun’s smart driving ADS highway L3 conditional autonomous driving technology architecture.
Webinar: Advancements in electrified mobile hydraulic systems – A panel discussion
Designed specifically for OEM system architects, mobile hydraulics engineers, product managers, and application specialists, this 60-minute webinar (45-minute panel discussion plus 15-minute Q&A) delivers practical, actionable guidance on selecting, integrating, and validating efficient electrified mobile hydraulic architectures. Get in-depth insight into core subsystems (traction, steering, work functions, and ePTO), control strategies (positive/negative flow control, power-on-demand,… Read more…
Porsche to close all self-built EV charging facilities in China as part of strategic shift
Porsche’s self-built charging network in China will gradually cease operations starting March 1, 2026, affecting about 200 charging stations in total.
Porsche China will transition to deep cooperation with charging operators for charging infrastructure.
Xpeng’s revamped Mona M03 to have longer range of up to 640 km
The updated Mona M03 is slightly longer and gains an additional 20 km of range while retaining the same 62.2-kWh battery pack capacity.
From January to November, the Mona M03 delivered 163,299 units, accounting for 41.66 percent of Xpeng’s deliveries during the same period.
Xpeng’s revamped Mona M03 to have longer range of up to 640 km
The updated Mona M03 is slightly longer and gains an additional 20 km of range while retaining the same 62.2-kWh battery pack capacity.
From January to November, the Mona M03 delivered 163,299 units, accounting for 41.66 percent of Xpeng’s deliveries during the same period.
