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humanoid robots

BYD and XPeng Push China EV Tech Into New Frontiers

BYD, XPeng, GAC, and China’s top autonomous-driving suppliers are pushing the EV industry into a broader AI era. BYD has confirmed humanoid robot development, XPeng says global L3 autonomous driving could start in Q1 2027, and GAC’s May NEV sales jumped 71.64%, underscoring how Chinese EV makers are scaling across vehicles, software, and robotics.

Jun 4, 202611 min

GeelyCaoCao Mobility

Geely Leads China EV Shift With Robotaxi Debut

Geely will debut China’s first purpose-built Robotaxi prototype at the 2026 Beijing auto show on April 24, with mass production and CaoCao Mobility commercialization targeted for 2027. At the same time, China’s battery sector is increasingly betting that solid-state batteries will reach humanoid robots before EVs, highlighting how the Chinese EV market is expanding into a broader intelligent mobility and AI ecosystem.

Apr 21, 20268 min

Li AutoAI EVs

Li Auto's AI Pivot: China's EV Giants Race to 2026

Li Auto CEO Li Xiang warns 2026 is the final AI boarding call, pivoting to embodied intelligence and humanoid robots amid Tesla's 8000 yuan subsidies for Model 3. Spring Festival ignites AI red packet wars from Tencent and Baidu, while King Charles III endorses Chinese EV tech in his Lotus Eletre. These moves highlight China's EV-to-AI transformation, eyeing L4 autonomy by 2028.

Jan 27, 20264 min

InfineonEV BMS

Infineon Powers Chinese EVs with BMS Tech, UBTECH Eyes Robotics Boom

Infineon launches PSOC™ 4 HVPA-SPM 1.0 microcontroller and HYPERRAM™ for advanced EV BMS and edge AI, partnering with Munich Electrification and AMD to boost safety and efficiency in Chinese EVs. Meanwhile, UBTECH acquires 43% of Fenglong Shares for 1.665 billion yuan, merging robotics with precision manufacturing to accelerate humanoid robot production with EV factory potential. These strides highlight China's tech edge in sustainable mobility and automation.

Dec 25, 20254 min

BYDLi Auto

BYD Hits 15M EVs as Li Auto Bets Big on Silicon Valley AI

BYD celebrates its 15 millionth NEV amid 4.18M sales in 11 months, while Li Auto launches a Silicon Valley AI center for autonomous driving breakthroughs. NIO's ES8 hits 30k deliveries in 89 days, CATL deploys humanoid robots tripling battery output, and Aito offers tax subsidies as China's EV leaders pivot to AI dominance. These moves signal a global tech arms race reshaping the industry.

Dec 19, 20254 min

Xiaomi MiMoBYD L3

Xiaomi's AI Leap & BYD's L3 Test: China EV Surge

Xiaomi's MiMo-V2-Flash AI model promises 'living' agents for EVs, while BYD advances L3 testing after 150,000+ km and confirms 16.5% PHEV efficiency gains via OTA. XPeng predicts L4 autonomy soon amid no AI bubble, as Ideal and peers crush smear campaigns. These moves highlight China's EV AI surge against Tesla and global rivals.

Dec 18, 20254 min