l conduct joint R&D of and expand cooperation on automotive security algorithms. XPeng has equipped the next-generation P7 coupe with post-quantum security technology. Going forward, the two companies will expand the application of post-quantum security encryption technology to areas such as chips, robots, and flying cars. On November 3, the trial production and roll-off of the first Land Aircraft Carrier modular flying car was completed at an XP...

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SAIC Motor deploys EI humanoid robot on mass production line On March 27, SAIC Motor deployed the Nengzai No. 1, its first embodied intelligence (EI) humanoid robot employee, on the battery mass production line for Buick’s Electra E7 SUV for key operations such as cell picking and loading. For both SAIC Motor and China’s automotive industry, this marks the first case where a humanoid robot is truly applied to a mass production line. Developed...

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rting industries, connecting its existing factories in Chu Lai and producing automotive automation equipment, smart control systems, and high-tech products. The facility will feature (i) spare parts manufacturing plants and (ii) electro-mechanical and automation assembly plants, the latter covering robots, autonomous vehicles (AGVs/AMRs), 3D printing equipment, next-generation CNC machines, fast EV charging stations, and control systems for high-...

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Faraday Future notes robotics launch ahead of Q4, 2025 financial results On March 29, Faraday Future executives highlighted that March is FF EAI Robotics' first delivery month, and has so far signed sales contracts for 22 units, including both humanoid and bionic robots. The company expects to complete Aegis’ FCC certification in the next week, which it sees as a solid foundation toward its 200-unit delivery target for the first delivery quarte...

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by 10,000 additional square meters.The capacity will be increased from 92,000 to 97,000 units per year. On July 14, it was reported that Toyota implemented an extended winter shutdown at its Zárate plant in Argentina, lasting until July 29. While officially described as a technical halt to update robotization and automation processes, the move has sparked concern among workers, especially given the wage cuts linked to the “Non-Production Peri...

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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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4,870 mm *1,830 mm* 1,460 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,755 mm. The car comes with the company’s self developed 1.5TI direct injection turbo charged engine and a 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). Also it employs the in-car system BYD-i combining telematics and cloud computing technologies and i-robot that automatically appears on the centre console when the driver switches on the power. It can communicate with the driver through expressions, ...

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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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y of the line layout. This will enable a significant reduction in production preparation lead time and plant investment. The Motomachi Plant is also working to improve vehicle transport operations in the finished vehicle yard. To solve the labor shortage and reduce the workload, a vehicle transport robot called a Vehicle Logistics Robot (VLR) has been introduced. In addition to high-precision autonomous driving, a control system centrally manages...

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filiated unions calls for strike at Stellantis Mirafiori due to production and job security demands Solidarity Contract activated for 1,174 Mirafiori employees amid calls for government intervention Stellantis Mirafiori plant delays redundancy fund till June 3, 2024 Stellantis installs 11 Universal Robots for automating Fiat 500 electric car production in Turin plant Unions announces united mobilization for Stellantis Mirafiori plant on June 12, ...

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Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall plants by 2030 - Operations started in February 2001. The first BMW plant outside Germany and Australia. BMW Group engine plant gears up for new BMW i8 Roadster Mini Plant Oxford starts production of new Mini Cooper BMW introduces Boston Dynamics' SpOTTO, four-legged robotic dog to enhance plant operations in Hams Hall, UK BMW starts production of MINI Cooper Convertible in Oxford, UK plant BMW Group’s Hams hall ...

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(project name), the first model in the company’s dedicated PBV lineup, in 2025. The model will be a mid-sized PBV and will be based on the “eS” platform. After launching the mid-sized SW PBV, Kia plans to expand its product lineup to large-sized PBVs as well as small-sized PBVs and mid-sized robotaxis. On the 29th, Kia was reported that it has halted the operation of its car manufacturing plant in Hwaseong due to a fire occurred there in t...

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lar Kft. to expand solar park in Győr plant Audi Hungaria prepares for new MEBeco electric drive production Audi Hungaria increases recycling with Aluminum Closed Loop Audi Hungaria invests EUR 190.2 million in new PPE Drive Production area in Győr plant, Hungary Audi Hungaria integrates advanced robot fleet for PPE Electric Drive production Audi Hungaria launches rail transport for cutting 11,500 tons of carbon dioxide annually Cupra presents ...

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idosha Shimbun and other media. Under its “technology-open” strategy, the company intends to address all aspects for powertrains from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Schaeffler also plans to strengthen by-wire technology for autonomous driving, and humanoid robot systems that utilize in-vehicle technologies. It was also announced that the company is ready to release water electrolysis stacks, which produc...

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or Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced that it will invest approximately JPY 33 billion in 2020 and introduce production technology for next-generation vehicles at its Tochigi Plant. A number of technologies will be introduced, including a system in which an entire powertrain is installed all at once by a robot (universal powertrain mounting system) and a newly developed water-based paint which enables painting of body and bumper at the same time. The s...

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ormer Assembly Hall 36, close to Factory 56 (where the S-Class, Maybach S-Class, and EQS are made) and Hall 46 (home to the E-Class and GLC). Using digital twin technology and AI, the facility will speed up construction and ramp-up time. Integrated into the MO360 Data Platform, it will feature 250 robots and cover all key painting processes, including corrosion protection and surface finishing. AI will also monitor building operations. On May 13...

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GlobalData blog: How is Tesla’s pivot to robotics and AI likely to affect it going forward? Tesla has announced plans to wind down production of its Model S and Model X flagship models, with no successor programs confirmed, while retooling sections of its Fremont factory to support early production of its Optimus Gen 3 humanoid robot later this year.  The move marks the clearest signal yet that Tesla intends to diversify beyond its core vehicl...

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ogy summit, Tesla CEO Elon Musk talked about the progress of AI, mass production timing of Optimus 3, and other topics.Musk said that Tesla is in the final stages of completing Optimus 3. “We’re in the final stages of completion of Optimus 3, which is really going to be by far the most advanced robot in the world. Nothing’s even close,” Musk said. Musk said that production of Optimus 3 could begin this summer on a newly designed robot pro...

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WLY exhibits over 40 robotic products at EAI Show 2026 Zhejiang Wanliyang Co., Ltd. (WLY) exhibited over 40 robotic products at the EAI Show 2026 opened in Hangzhou on March 11. The exhibits included robot motors, harmonic reducers, planetary reducers, and joint modules, of which the outer diameters and torque range from 30mm to 150mm and from 0.5Nm to 450Nm, respectively. The products adopt absolute value dual encoders as well. According to WLY,...

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e engineering technology development company Geely establishes NEV technology company in Anhui Geely Auto Group signs agreement with Longquan to jointly promote development of NEV thermal management industry Geely establishes technology company in Dalian Geely Holding Group unveils Jiyue automotive robot brand co-built with Baidu Geely establishes energy technology company in Shanxi Zeekr unveils five core NEV technologies, starts accepting pre-...

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