BYD’s first humanoid robots; Brazil named biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. BYD to debut first humanoid robots in August as rivalry with Tesla intensifies Electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD plans to unveil its first humanoid robots within the next few weeks, as…
1. Electric vehicle manufacturer BYD will unveil its first humanoid robots in August, as rivalry with Tesla escalates in the burgeoning market for embodied artificial intelligence.
2. According to China customs data, Brazil has become the world's biggest importer of Chinese cars, surpassing both Russia and Belgium. In the first five months of the current year, Brazil purchased $5.2 billion worth of vehicles from China.
3. A Shanghai terminal recently shipped a record number of electric vehicles to Europe, utilizing a new generation of Chinese-built car carrier ships. This shipment highlights China's increasing influence in global supply chains.
4. A recent tech event held at Beijing's National Convention Centre by Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) attracted nearly 1,000 attendees who were eager to witness next-generation EV batteries that could potentially reshape the global automotive industry.
5. Elon Musk has expressed reluctance to part ways with Tesla's China business, despite speculation that the company might sell its manufacturing hub in Shanghai. This concern underscores Tesla's heavy reliance on its primary manufacturing facility in China.
6. Facing intense competition in China's premium electric vehicle segment, Xiaomi has introduced its newest cars at a 23% discount compared to Tesla's Model Y L SUV. This price reduction demonstrates Xiaomi's strategy to contend with Tesla in the lucrative Chinese market.
7. Chinese energy-storage firms are engaging in a fierce competition for the Middle East's energy-storage market. While a significant deal was initially expected to go to global EV battery leader CATL, BYD and Sungrow Power Supply secured the contract instead.
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