in Hefei. Further synergies are being realized through the close networking of R&D work with VW Group joint ventures including SAIC-VW, FAW-VW, and Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd., as well as with Gotion High-tech (batteries) and XPeng (electrification). VW Group partners including Horizon Robotics (autonomous driving) are also involved in close cooperation with CARIAD, a VW Group software unit. On July 27 FAW-VW launched the next gener...

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y, a wheel-side drive system, and a high-integration electronic controller. On July 8, BYD signed a cooperation framework agreement with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for the establishment of a joint embodied intelligence (EI) lab focusing on the frontier research of robotics and intelligent manufacturing. The lab is located on the HKUST campus. In the coming years, BYD will invest tens of millions of HKD to suppor...

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in Hefei. Further synergies are being realized through the close networking of R&D work with VW Group joint ventures including SAIC-VW, FAW-VW, and Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd., as well as with Gotion High-tech (batteries) and XPeng (electrification). VW Group partners including Horizon Robotics (autonomous driving) are also involved in close cooperation with CARIAD, a VW Group software unit. On December 6, XPeng Inc. issued an aggre...

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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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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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of 150,000 units. Kia's Gwangmyeong 2 plant, Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated to Electric Vehicles, will apply innovative manufacturing technologies developed by the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS), such as automation processes driven by artificial intelligence and robotics, digital twin-connected systems, data-based operating systems, and low-carbon manufacturing. On April 5, Kia Corporation (Kia) anounced that ...

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lligent vehicle software technologies Toyota, SinoHytec, FAW, Dongfeng Motor, GAC Group, BAIC Group establish R&D joint venture focusing on FC systems for commercial vehicles GAC Group holds GAC Tech Day 2020 conference and unveils first hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicle Beijing MS 2020: Horizon Robotics unveils high-level autonomous driving chip and signs strategic cooperation agreement with GAC Group GAC Group partners with Huawei in develo...

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starts production of Cayenne Electric in Bratislava, Slovakia Porsche unveils high-tech battery manufacturing for next-gen Cayenne EV in Horna Streda, Slovakia On October 9, multiple sources reported that Porsche Werkzeugbau, s.r.o. will get EUR 2 million in state aid to build a new automation and robotics center near Horná Streda, Slovakia. The company plans to invest nearly EUR 14 million in total by the end of 2020 and create 34 jobs by 2023...

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porty SUV will offer both internal combustion and plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) powertrains. The vehicle is designed in Barcelona. Since September 2022, employees have been trained through workshops and pilot car assembly, with over 200 employees receiving additional training on new product features and robotics, such as a new robotic cell for sealing steel bonnets in the paint shop. On September 20, Cupra announced the beginning of production of its ...

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e China in the future for its global strategic deployment. 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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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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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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.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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.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...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

.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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phosphate battery completes the powertrain, providing a CLTC range of 630km or 510km. The Nevo A06 comes with the Tianshu intelligent cockpit, which is powered by an MTK8676 4nm automotive-grade chip. Some variants employ a proprietary LiDAR-based intelligent driver assistance system with a Horizon Robotics Journey J6M chip (computing power 128 TOPS). On November 5, Changan Auto announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange the completion of an owners...

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in Hefei. Further synergies are being realized through the close networking of R&D work with VW Group joint ventures including SAIC-VW, FAW-VW, and Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd., as well as with Gotion High-tech (batteries) and XPeng (electrification). VW Group partners including Horizon Robotics (autonomous driving) are also involved in close cooperation with CARIAD, a VW Group software unit. On November 21, Volkswagen (Anhui) Compon...

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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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et, one gasoline engine and up to four different diesel engines with four to six cylinders and displacements of 2.0 to 3.0 liters will be available - optionally with rear-wheel drive, engageable, or permanent all-wheel drive. On August 8, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) announced that its robotics researchers working with Ford Motor Company have found a way to tell an autonomous vehicle which cameras to use when navigating. The research...

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of first DCT400 transmission FAW Hongqi starts official production of all-new Hongqi H9 large sedan FAW Hongqi begins preorders of all-new H9 large sedan FAW Hongqi’s all-new E-HS9 large battery electric SUV makes global debut FAW intelligent connection development institute partners with Horizon Robotics on autonomous driving FAW Hongqi launches all-new H9 large sedan CATL-FAW starts operation and will push forward FAW’s electrification stra...

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