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Foton and AI Drive China EV Tech Forward

Foton’s 2026 Hanover showcase, Volcano Engine’s automotive AI strategy, and Melexis’ new high-voltage current sensors together highlight how the Chinese EV industry is expanding on three fronts: global commercialization, AI-driven productivity, and core electrification technology. Key takeaways include Foton’s 13 millionth vehicle delivery in Europe, the Kavon BEACON’s 600 km-plus EV range and 1.44 MW charging readiness, and Melexis’ ASIL B-compliant sensors for up to 100 ARMS in EV powertrains and charging systems.

Sep 18, 202610 min

BuickChinese EVs

Buick E7 Leads a Bigger China EV-Tech Shift

Buick has launched the Electra E7 in China at RMB 154,900-194,900, opened deliveries on April 22, and says the family-focused PHEV SUV already has more than 30,000 pre-orders. Beyond the vehicle itself, fresh funding for Juwei Technology and new embodied AI plans from Zibianliang Robotics show how China’s EV market is converging with robotics, batteries, and intelligent driving technologies.

Apr 22, 202611 min

LeapmotorIM Motors

Leapmotor and IM Motors Drive China EV Momentum

Leapmotor’s A10 appears to be one of China’s first breakout EV launches of 2026, with dealer-channel estimates suggesting nearly 20,000 orders in just 72 hours and the RMB 86,800 lidar version emerging as the most popular trim. Meanwhile, IM Motors’ new LS8 shows how fierce the premium Chinese EV and EREV race has become, combining an 800V platform, 430 km CLTC electric range, 1,605 km total range, and Nvidia-powered assisted driving tech in a family SUV aimed at the RMB 250,000-350,000 segment.

Mar 31, 202612 min

Huawei QiankunDeepal funding

Chinese EVs Surge: Huawei L3 Wins, Deepal $6.1B Funding

China's EV sector explodes with Huawei Qiankun's L3 approvals for Alpha S and Deepal, plus 6.122B RMB Deepal funding and IM Motors' first profit. Benchmarks like NIO ES8 shine in chassis tests amid Bosch AI cockpit reveals. These signal 2026 L3 dominance and global expansion for brands like NIO, Zeekr, and XPeng.

Dec 26, 20254 min

AI cockpit

Foton and AI Drive China EV Tech Forward

Buick E7 Leads a Bigger China EV-Tech Shift

Leapmotor and IM Motors Drive China EV Momentum

Chinese EVs Surge: Huawei L3 Wins, Deepal $6.1B Funding

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