According to tech blogger Digital Chat Station, the standard version of Huawei’s upcoming Mate 80 series has passed regulatory approval and is expected to launchin November. The series may feature the Kirin 9030 chipset, support eSIM, and come with a 6.74-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED flat display and a 5,600mAh battery. At the same time, a 2-in-1 tablet codenamed “Qianxuesen” has also been approved. The device is said to focus on HarmonyOS multi-device ecosystem integration and may debut alongside...

Chinese robotics firm UBTECH Robotics has secured a RMB 126 million ($17.3 million) contract for the “Embodied Intelligence Data Collection and Testing Center Equipment Procurement and Installation” project in Guangxi province, China. The order centers on UBTECH’s latest humanoid robot Walker S2, which features full autonomy and battery-swapping capabilities. Delivery is expected to be completed by the end of the year, the company said. The deal follows UBTECH’s RMB 250 million ($34 mill...

Chinese EV maker Leapmotor unveiled its flagship D19 SUV on Wednesday evening, the first model built on its new high-end D platform. The vehicle will be available in both pure electric and range extender variants. The pure electric D19 features a 115kWh battery offering up to 720km range, 1000V fast charging that adds 350km in 15 minutes, and a maximum output of 540kW. The range extender version pairs a generator with dual motors, cutting system weight by over 60kg and providing 500km pure-elect...

According to Tianyancha, Shandong Li Auto Battery Co., Ltd. was registered on October 13 with a capital of RMB 300 million ($42 million). Li Auto and Sunwoda Power Technology have deepened their partnership by jointly establishing the new company, with each holding a 50% stake. The joint venture will focus on the research, development, production, and sales of lithium-ion power batteries for electric vehicles, aiming to begin mass production of self-developed batteries in 2026. This collaboratio...

Contemporary Amperex Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Limited, the intelligent vehicle unit of Chinese battery giant CATL, has completed its first external financing round, raising nearly RMB 2 billion (US$275 million). Investors include Boyu Capital, Guotai Junan Securities, Cathay Fortune Corp, BAIC Capital, Shanghai STVC Group, and Fortera Capital. The funds will be used to support mass production of CATL’s Bedrock chassis and the development of next-generation chassis technologies. Since...

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has established Nanchang Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Co., Ltd. with a registered capital of RMB 10 million, according to corporate records. The unit’s business scope includes EV sales, charging infrastructure operations, battery swap facility sales, and intelligent control system integration. The new company is wholly owned through Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd., a fully owned CATL subsidiary, making it an...

NIO’s Onvo L90 SUV has a 240L frunk, which is the largest in the Chinese market, according to the company. Credit: NIO NIO (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) has raised US$1.16 billion (RMB 8.4 billion) through a follow-on share sale, just a week after completing another US$1 billion financing. The company said the funds will support R&D in core EV technologies, new platforms and models, and the expansion of its battery swap and charging network. The raise comes as NIO’s recent launches...

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) announced on Sep. 7 that its super battery plant in Debrecen, Hungary, is expected to start production in early 2026, several months ahead of schedule. With a investment of €7.3 billion and a planned annual capacity of 100 GWh, the facility will become one of the largest EV battery manufacturing bases in Europe, directly supplying core customers such as BMW, Stellantis, and Volkswagen. The project has already hired more...