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Momenta

Huawei NOA Race Heats Up as JAC, G700 Advance

China’s EV market is entering a new phase as August urban NOA installations rose to 427,000 units and penetration hit a 2026 high of 27.9%, with Huawei, DeepRoute.ai and Momenta now locked in a tight three-way race. At the same time, JAC has acknowledged early talks with Huawei and Stellantis, while the new Zongheng G700 shows how Chinese brands are combining smart driving, hybrid powertrains and global ambitions in higher-end SUVs.

Oct 1, 202610 min

MomentaUber

Momenta’s Germany Win Signals EV Autonomy Shift

Momenta’s nationwide L4 test permit in Germany is a major milestone for Chinese autonomous driving, giving the company a rare regulatory breakthrough in Europe while Uber deepens its investment ties. At the same time, China is tightening rules around ADAS ‘blue lights,’ Huawei-backed MPVs are scaling fast with over 10,000 monthly deliveries for the Stelato V9, and AI funding from players like Moonshot AI is reshaping the broader intelligent EV ecosystem.

Jul 30, 20269 min

NIOMomenta

Nio and Momenta Signal China's EV Tech Pivot

Nio and Momenta are showing how China’s EV industry is evolving beyond cars into semiconductors and autonomous logistics. Nio’s 158 million yuan stake in memory chipmaker CXMT was worth about 894 million yuan after the stock jumped 466% on debut, while Momenta confirmed robovan operations in Suzhou as China’s driverless delivery market targets 860,000 annual sales by 2030. These moves highlight the growing importance of battery, chip, and autonomous driving ecosystems in the Chinese EV market.

Jul 27, 20269 min

Huawei ADSAvatr

Huawei ADS: Why Avatr Keeps Winning in China

Avatr’s repeated wins in Huawei-backed intelligent driving contests show that smart EV leadership is increasingly about full-vehicle integration, not just sharing the same ADS software. Meanwhile, Momenta’s HK$70 billion Hong Kong debut highlights investor confidence in Chinese autonomous driving, even as H1 2026 city NOA data shows Huawei, Tesla, and Momenta together hold only 43.5% of the market. At the same time, Chinese electric sports sedans from Xiaomi, Zeekr, and others are redefining performance by combining chassis sophistication, comfort, and advanced driver assistance.

Jul 14, 20269 min

TeslaXiaomi Auto

Tesla and Xiaomi Drive a Crucial EV Turning Point

Tesla, Xiaomi, and Momenta made July 8 a pivotal day for the EV market, with Tesla reporting 1.636 million 2025 deliveries and assisted-driving major crash rates at one-eighth of the U.S. average, while Xiaomi teased its new SkyNomad family SUV line. The bigger story is that Chinese EV competition is shifting beyond hardware into ADAS, OTA software, solid-state batteries, and global scale, with Momenta’s HK$70 billion debut showing how valuable automotive AI has become.

Jul 9, 20269 min

MomentaXPeng

Chinese EV Tech Surges as Momenta, XPeng Move Fast

China’s EV industry is moving beyond vehicles alone: Momenta opened its Hong Kong IPO with $40 million from Mercedes-Benz and BYD, XPeng set a rapid China-to-Europe launch plan for the MONA L03, and Archon Robotics raised several hundred million yuan for humanoid AI. Together, the news shows how Chinese EVs, autonomous driving, physical AI, and robotics are converging into a broader global mobility technology race.

Jun 29, 20268 min

TeslaLi Auto

Tesla and Li Auto Reshape China EV AI Race

Tesla, Li Auto, Huawei and Momenta are all pushing the Chinese EV race deeper into AI, autonomous driving and full-stack vehicle technology. Tesla says Grok-powered FSD voice control could arrive in about three months, Li Auto is betting on its 1,280-TOPS Mach M100 chip, Huawei ADS has surpassed 12 billion km of assisted-driving mileage, and Momenta is reportedly targeting a $1 billion Hong Kong IPO at a $9 billion valuation.

Jun 22, 202610 min

AudiAudi E7X

Audi E7X Launches With 900V Power and 751 km Range

Audi has launched the E7X in China from 269,800 yuan, bringing a 900V platform, up to 751 km CLTC range, and 456 kW charging to the premium electric SUV segment. With Momenta-assisted driving, a Doubao LLM-powered cockpit, rear-wheel steering, and air suspension, the Audi E7X shows how foreign brands are adapting to the fast-moving Chinese EV market.

May 29, 20269 min

BYDAvatr

Chinese EVs Face Global Test as Autonomy Heats Up

China’s latest Wuhu autonomous driving contest showed how fierce the intelligent EV race has become, with BYD’s Yangwang U7 scoring 97 points and Avatr 12 advancing as Huawei’s top finisher. At the same time, Canada’s EV market is regaining momentum under subsidies, while US tariff refunds worth about $20 billion highlight how trade volatility still shapes the global outlook for Chinese EVs, ADAS, and battery-powered expansion.

Apr 19, 202610 min

Huawei ADSGAC Toyota

China EV Tech: Huawei ADS Wins, Toyota Strikes

Huawei’s ADS 4.1 stole the spotlight in D1EV’s Jinhua intelligent driving contest, with the Luxeed S7 posting a record 117.89 points and zero takeovers, while Buick Zhijing L7 topped the Momenta camp. At the same time, GAC Toyota’s upcoming bZ7 signaled how fiercely China’s EV market is reshaping global brands, blending Huawei, Momenta and Xiaomi technologies in a single sedan priced from RMB 156,800 to 209,800.

Mar 22, 202611 min

Chinese EVsL3 autonomous driving

Chinese EV Boom: L3 Wins, Ideal Expands, 2026 Sales Surge

China's EV sector surges with L3 approvals for Changan and Arcfox, Ideal Auto's supply chain merger and Middle East/Africa expansion, and 2026 NEV sales forecast exceeding 20 million units. Xiaomi and Momenta advance with L3 tests and Orin-beating chips, while partnerships like CATL-Landian lock in decade-long battery supply. These moves solidify China's lead in intelligent EVs amid global shifts.

Dec 22, 20254 min

BYDNEV production

BYD Hits 15M NEVs, Leaks FCB Sedan as Momenta Eyes Global AD

BYD celebrates 15 million NEVs produced, outstripping Tesla and VW, fueled by hits like Dolphin and Seagull. Spy shots leak the FCB Magnesium 9 sedan with LiDAR for 2026, while Momenta bags Grab investment to push robotaxis in Southeast Asia. These moves spotlight China's EV production dominance and global AD expansion.

Dec 18, 20254 min