AWE 2026: Dreame Technology displays Nebula Next 01X concept SUV

AWE 2026: Dreame Technology displays Nebula Next 01X concept SUV

Credit: Dreame At the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2026, Dreame Technology’s automotive brand Starry Sky Project showcased its first SUV concept car, the Nebula Next 01X. The vehicle adopts a design language inspired by supercars, featuring a front fascia centered on a multifunctional aerodynamic structure and L-shaped lighting elements. The body uses lightweight materials such as carbon fiber and adopts a fastback-style profile. For the chassis, the vehicle is equipped with t...
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Xiaomi said to enter vehicle-mounted solar sector through startup ties

Xiaomi said to enter vehicle-mounted solar sector through startup ties

Credit: Xiaomi Sources familiar with the matter said that Xiaomi is entering the vehicle-mounted photovoltaic sector, as the Chinese tech company expands its presence in the broader electric vehicle ecosystem. Li Chuangqi, former head of Xiaomi’s wearable business, has quietly launched a startup focused on vehicle-mounted solar technology and is expected to cooperate with Xiaomi on the project, the sources said. The arrangement helps avoid restrictions linked to non-compete agreements while re...
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MWC 2026: Xiaomi unveils Vision GT concept car

MWC 2026: Xiaomi unveils Vision GT concept car

Xiaomi unveiled its Vision GT two-door concept car at a global launch event in Barcelona ahead of MWC 2026. The company said PlayStation 5 users will be able to drive the vehicle in the racing game Gran Turismo 7. Xiaomi also introduced a dedicated driving simulator to allow consumers to experience the Vision GT concept car without a PS5. The vehicle features a low-slung wide-body design, scissor doors, and a large carbon-fiber rear wing, with an emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. The concept c...
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Xiaomi Denies U.S. Entry Plans for SU7 After Test Car Spotted in California

Xiaomi Denies U.S. Entry Plans for SU7 After Test Car Spotted in California

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said the company currently has no plans to enter the U.S. car market, after photos showed a Xiaomi SU7 Max driving on California’s I-5 interstate with local test plates. He said the vehicle was likely purchased by U.S. peers or suppliers for benchmarking, rather than being part of any market entry plan. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has previously said the company plans to expand its auto business into overseas markets starting in 2027. Related Read More...
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Zeekr recalls 38,277 Zeekr 001 WE 86 vehicles over potential battery safety risk

Zeekr recalls 38,277 Zeekr 001 WE 86 vehicles over potential battery safety risk

Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr said on Monday it will voluntarily recall 38,277 units of its older Zeekr 001 WE 86 models manufactured between July 2021 and March 2024, citing potential battery safety risks. The company said some vehicles may have manufacturing consistency deviations in internal power battery components, which could lead to abnormal increases in internal resistance after long-term use, resulting in performance degradation and, in extreme cases, a risk of thermal runaway. Z...
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Changan Automobile teams up with CATL to deploy sodium-ion battery cars in 2026

Changan Automobile teams up with CATL to deploy sodium-ion battery cars in 2026

Changan Automobile said on Thursday it is teaming up with CATL to introduce sodium-ion battery technology and plans to launch multiple passenger vehicles featuring the new batteries within 2026. CATL said its sodium-ion cells have an energy density of 175 Wh/kg, allowing pure electric vehicles to travel more than 400 km on a single charge, with potential upgrades to 600 km. Range-extended hybrid models are expected to exceed 400 km. CATL also said it will deploy 3,000 battery swap stations acr...
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Ford and Geely in talks on potential manufacturing and technology partnership

Ford and Geely in talks on potential manufacturing and technology partnership

Credit: Geely Ford and China’s Geely are in talks over a potential partnership, as the two global automakers look to share the rising costs of increasingly complex technologies and manufacturing, people familiar with the matter said. The discussions include the possibility of Geely using Ford’s factories in Europe to produce vehicles for the European market, according to the sources. The two sides have also explored a potential framework for sharing automotive technologies, including autonom...
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Xiaomi says batteries normal after two vehicle fire incidents in China, probes ongoing

Xiaomi says batteries normal after two vehicle fire incidents in China, probes ongoing

Xiaomi said on Tuesday it was cooperating with authorities after two of its vehicles were involved in separate fire incidents in southern and central China, adding that battery systems were operating normally before the vehicles went offline. No injuries were reported. The first incident occurred at around 5 p.m. in Haikou, Hainan province, where a Xiaomi vehicle parked in an auto repair shop caught fire and was extinguished by firefighters, the company said. Earlier the same day, a Xiaomi YU7 w...
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CATL and Stellantis break ground on €4.1 billion LFP battery plant in Spain

CATL and Stellantis break ground on €4.1 billion LFP battery plant in Spain

China’s CATL and Dutch-based Stellantis have broken ground on a €4.1 billion ($4.75 billion) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Spain’s Aragon region, one of the largest Chinese investment projects in the country. The facility will run entirely on renewable energy and is scheduled to start production by the end of 2026. The joint venture plans annual capacity of up to 50 GWh, supplying LFP batteries for electric vehicles and aiming to achieve full carbon neutrality in its operat...
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BMW considers range-extender versions as Chinese rivals reshape demand

BMW considers range-extender versions as Chinese rivals reshape demand

BMW is evaluating range-extender versions of some models as demand for the technology grows in China, Bloomberg reported. The plan is under internal discussion and focuses on large vehicles such as the X5 and 7-Series. Chinese brands including Aito and Li Auto have popularized range extenders in the world’s biggest car market, which produced 31.28 million vehicles and sold 31.44 million in 2024, where BMW’s sales have come under pressure. The technology is also gaining traction in the US, wh...
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