lies from Nexperia run low. On December 4, VW announced that it is preparing to transform the Transparent Factory, Dresden, into an innovation campus. Starting next year, and in partnership with the Free State of Saxony and Dresden University of Technology, the site will focus on fields such as AI, robotics, microelectronics, and chip design. A LoI has been signed. VW will provide TU Dresden with large research spaces inside the factory. At the...

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d. joined in the opening for the new MG production plant, located at Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 2. The new assembly facility is result of a THB 10-billion investment and has a maximum production capacity of 100,000 vehicles per year. It features the latest automation and intelligent robotics, along with the highest levels of production and quality control technologies. MG’s intentions are to grow firmly and sustainably in Thaila...

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km. The vehicle supports an NEDC range of 1,080km and a WLTC range of 890km. It also improves the efficiency of the intelligent power generation system and reduces the NEDC heat engine fuel consumption to 6.05L/100km when fuel is burned for power generation. The new Li ONE is equipped with Horizon Robotics’ 2 latest “Journey 3” autonomous driving SoCs and comes standard with Li Auto’s proprietary advanced driver assistance system, which ...

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ce systems. Foreign markets: FAW Bestune will be committed to developing 5 strategic markets, establishing 8 global production locations, launching 10 global vehicle models. Exhibited at the conference was the Yueyi 08, a new flagship sedan. It is equipped with a CATL Shenxing battery, plus Horizon Robotics’ HSD all-scenario intelligent driving solution. Furthermore, Volcano Engine’s Doubao large model will debut in the model. Signed at the c...

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n, Ohio, which was the first to unionize. GM is now producing more battery cells in the U.S. than Tesla, according to recent reports. Its Ultium Cells battery plants in Warren, Ohio, and Spring Hill, Tennessee are producing enough cells to power one new EV every minute. Using AI-powered cameras and robotics only 250 workers at the Ultium Cells facility in Tennessee, overseeing a highly automated system spanning chemical mixing, coating, curing, a...

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s alongside the combustion engine models T-Cross and Taigo. This ability to produce all four models on the same lines helps the plant adapt to market changes. The plant also has a staff training plan focused on vehicle electronics, software, cybersecurity, new technologies, programming standards in robotics, and high voltage. On November 4, multiple sources reported that the Volkswagen Navarra has suspended all production shifts due to supply dis...

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ership regarding power battery testing BYD shows first DM-i hybrid technology sedan at Auto Guangzhou 2020 BYD Auto unveils new brand logo BYD unveils its super hybrid technology DM-i BYD starts construction of its NEV power battery manufacturing site in Anhui Province BYD joins hands with Horizon Robotics to develop intelligent driving technologies BYD launches four battery electric models with blade battery BYD launches Tang DM-i mid-sized SU...

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n conversion at Mirafiori plant, Italy Leapmotor launches D19 flagship large SUV (Produced at Jinhua plant) Auto China 2026: Leapmotor presents its full lineup and launches Lafa5 Ultra all-electric hatchback (Produced at Jinhua plant) Chery Auto, NVIDIA partner for assisted driving, cockpit AI, and robotics On October 30, the first batch of body-in-white structures for the S01 smart electric coupe came off the assembly lines at Zhejiang Leapmotor...

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lagship coupe Qihoo 360 to become Neta’s 2nd-largest shareholder Hozon incorporates NEV manufacturing subsidiary under Neta brand in Zhejiang Province Neta achieves 4,508 units in May sales with 551% y/y increase and will begin operation of Yichun plant in late 2021 Neta to cooperate with Horizon Robotics on production of Journey 5 chips Neta celebrates production of 60,000th vehicle, all-new Neta S mid-sized electric coupe to be launched in la...

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ower 455Ps), and a 34.3kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, an EV-mode range of over 200km, and a combined range of over 1,200km. The V27 features an intelligent cockpit with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip, as well as the Falcon Pilot 700 intelligent driver assistance system developed with Horizon Robotics’ HSD solution and Hesai Tech’s technologies. On March 14, iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, launched the V27 mid-to-large-size off-road SUV.  Wit...

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lan for 2020 The factory operation status in China as a result of the effects of the coronavirus (Chinese) GAC R&D Center and ThunderSoft to establish joint innovation center for intelligent vehicle software technologies GAC’s Trumpchi brand launches all-new GS4 Coupe SUV Beijing MS 2020: Horizon Robotics unveils high-level autonomous driving chip and signs strategic cooperation agreement with GAC Group GAC Group starts operation of two powert...

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.95kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery or a 53.95kWh semi-solid-state (manganese-based lithium-ion) battery completes the powertrain, providing a CLTC EV-mode range of 437km or 530km. Some variants of the MG4 EV are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. The top variant is powered by a Horizon Robotics J6e chip with a computing power of 80 TOPS. In the coming three years, SAIC-MG will invest over CNY 10 billion in introducing 13 new energy m...

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illion credit line from BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) to finance the digital transformation of its four plants in the country. The investment, part of the “BNDES Mais Inovação” program, will enhance digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, robotics, and cloud computing, boosting productivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and mach...

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ge SAIC Motor launches Roewe RX5 ePLUS plug-in hybrid SUV SAIC Motor begins global presales of its all-new 5G intelligent electric MARVEL R SUV under R brand SAIC Motor launches MARVEL R, all-new 5G intelligent electric SUV under R brand SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Company to partner with Horizon Robotics in development of intelligent and connected automotive products SAIC Motor’s R brand debuts its new technology brand “R-TECH” SAIC Moto...

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the corporate stock code will remain unchanged at 601777. On March 2, Geely announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) that Zhejiang Jirun, a subsidiary, signed a JV framework agreement with Liangjiang Industrial Fund, Chongqing Industrial Master Fund, Chongqing Maichi, Lotus Robotics, Qianli Technology, and Jianghehui, conditionally agreeing to establish a JV for intelligent driving operations. Geely will work closely with...

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ility Report. According to the report, among the raw materials GAC Toyota uses, water-based coatings account for 86.5%. All water-based coatings and body varnishes contain a low VOCs content. In the manufacturing process, GAC Toyota adopts 3-coat-1-bake (3C1B) compact process for coatings, combines robotics with high-speed rotary-bell electrostatic spray painting during spray painting, and applies the coating proximity technology, which enables a...

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ccepting pre-orders for A5L Sportback coupe SAIC-Audi launches A5L Sportback coupe SAIC-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for E5 Sportback electric hatchback SAIC-Audi intelligent manufacturing site completed in Jiading District, Shanghai SAIC-Audi launches E5 Sportback electric coupe SAIC-VW, Neura Robotics forge strategic partnership Auto Guangzhou 2025: SAIC-VW introduces new ID. ERA lineup SAIC-Audi releases official images of E7X electric SUV...

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es for body parts of new energy passenger vehicles JAC transfers some assets of second passenger vehicle plant to Volkswagen Anhui JAC and NIO Holding to establish joint venture in Anhui Province Joint venture between JAC and NIO officially established JAC forms strategic partnership with Horizon Robotics in intelligent driving and other fields JAC partners with Bosch Powertrain Solutions China NIO renews joint manufacturing agreement with JAC ...

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with the Dashing SUV in May. Formerly known as Oriental Assemblers, the facility used to produce Chery, Changan, Dongfeng, Honda, and Hyundai. This partnership will incorporate Intelligent Manufacturing principles in line with INDUSTRY 4.0, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics into manufacturing processes. Jetour has also outlined plans for significant investment in Malaysia, including MYR 560 million for manufactur...

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n in July 2023 at Mullen’s Commercial Manufacturing Center in Tunica, Mississippi, with deliveries and revenue expected in August and September 2023. Mullen’s manufacturing group has partnered with NRTC Automation (NRTC) for Class 3 assembly line installation and integration, which includes all robotics and automation systems for vehicle production. Recent capital expenditures in Tunica include addition of Automated Guided Vehicles to transpo...

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