Tesla’s launch of self-driving system in China to widen autonomous tech adoption in world’s largest EV market, analyst says

Tesla’s launch of self-driving system in China to widen autonomous tech adoption in world’s largest EV market, analyst says

Autonomous driving is currently not a priority for Chinese EV buyers, so Tesla’s FSD is unlikely to shake up the industry because local rivals have started to offer similar technologies, according to Ming Lee, head of Greater China Autos Research at BofA Global Research, on the sidelines of the Innovative China Conference in Shenzhen on … Read more

Tencent pushes wider adoption of AI-powered smart mobility system from a vehicle’s cockpit to the factory floor

Tencent pushes wider adoption of AI-powered smart mobility system from a vehicle’s cockpit to the factory floor

Senior executives of the Shenzhen-based technology behemoth on Wednesday took the wraps off this initiative at an event in Beijing, where they touted the advantages of having its mobility solution backed by the firm’s own large language model (LLM) – the technology used to train generative AI services like ChatGPT – to not only enhance … Read more

China’s autonomous driving players struggle to turn a profit despite heavy investments

China’s autonomous driving players struggle to turn a profit despite heavy investments

From Big Tech firms to start-ups, China’s autonomous-driving system developers are struggling to make noticeable gains in turning their vision of a future full of self-driving cars into steady profits. Banma Network Technologies, an intelligent vehicle start-up that develops technology for autonomous-driving systems, this week replaced its CEO Zhang Chunhui, who had served in the … Read more

China EVs: Xiaomi to deliver highly anticipated SU7 from month-end as it takes on Tesla, BYD amid raging price war

China EVs: Xiaomi to deliver highly anticipated SU7 from month-end as it takes on Tesla, BYD amid raging price war

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi will start deliveries of its maiden electric vehicle (EV) on March 28 as it joins the fray against established players like BYD and Tesla amid an ongoing discount war in the highly competitive domestic market. The Beijing-based company said on Tuesday orders could be placed immediately, but it did not unveil … Read more

Hong Kong’s smart mobility push sparks fresh investment in green modes of transport including sky shuttles, hydrogen buses and robot trucks

Hong Kong’s smart mobility push sparks fresh investment in green modes of transport including sky shuttles, hydrogen buses and robot trucks

The smart mobility segment of Hong Kong’s Smart City initiative includes the development of an intelligent transport system. Illustration: Dennis Wong Lam indicated that the city is currently looking at the feasibility of deploying autonomous vehicles, each with space for more than 10 people, to serve certain fixed routes like mini buses, with trials to … Read more

Tesla: 2 Million Vehicles Recalled Amidst Safety Concerns and Software Fixes

Tesla: 2 Million Vehicles Recalled Amidst Safety Concerns and Software Fixes

Published By: Samreen Pall Last Updated: December 13, 2023, 16:55 IST Tesla: 2 Million Vehicles Recalled Amidst Safety Concerns and Software Fixes. Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles for faulty Autopilot attention system. NHTSA finds monitoring inadequate, leading to crashes. Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective … Read more