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Chinese driver-assist startup announces $100 million in funding, touts ‘deep cooperation’ with Nvidia
Key Points Deeproute.ai, a Chinese startup developing autonomous driving systems, announced a $100 million funding round Tuesday from an undisclosed automaker, while emphasizing close ties with chipmaker Nvidia. Pitchbook data showed Chinese company Great Wall Motor led the investment. The startup is also in “deep cooperation” with Nvidia, Maxwell Zhou, CEO of DeepRoute.ai, told reporters […]
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Want to invest in China’s hot EV market? The pros share their take
China’s hot electric vehicle market has been gaining investor interest, and one analyst sees potential for the sector to grow further. “China’s EV market is the largest in the world and also delivers fast growth,” Vincent Sun, senior equity analyst at Morningstar said. Sun — who spoke to CNBC Pro on Nov. 1 — remains […]
Read MoreChina’s Zeekr reports EV deliveries in October nearly doubled, clocks its best monthly numbers
ZEEKR EV cars are displayed at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2024. Chalinee Thirasupa | Reuters Chinese electric carmaker Zeekr said Thursday its deliveries surged by 92% in October from a year ago, helping the company clock its best month at 25,049 vehicles. That beat the prior record of […]
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China’s Xiaomi delivers 20,000 EVs in October, just months after launching its first car
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi on Tuesday announced a sports car version of its SU7 electric sedan would begin preorders for the equivalent of more than $110,000. Luna Lin | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s Xiaomi said Tuesday that it had delivered more than 20,000 SU7 EVs in October as it ramps up production […]
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China ‘does not agree or accept’ the EU’s EV tariffs, says negotiations are still ongoing
Aerial photograph shows electric cars for export stacked at the international container terminal of Taicang Port in Suzhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu Province. The EU and China have reportedly agreed to start talks on the planned imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Str | Afp | Getty Images China’s commerce ministry said it “does not […]
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Xpeng president says Chinese EV firm remains committed to Europe despite pressure from tariffs
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng remains committed to Europe for the long term despite pressure it faces from the European Union’s tariffs, according to a top company official. “Our plan for Europe is a very long term one,” Brian Gu, Xpeng’s vice chairman and co-president, told CNBC’s Charlotte Reed Monday at the Paris Motor Show. […]
Read MoreChinese EV brands Li Auto and Zeekr report record deliveries for September
A Li L6 by Li Auto is displayed at its booth during the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. Tingshu Wang | Reuters BEIJING — Chinese new energy vehicle brands Li Auto and Zeekr each delivered a record number of cars in September, according to company data […]
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Tesla’s Chinese rival Nio cuts price for new Onvo-branded car
Chinese electric car company Nio launched its lower-cost brand Onvo on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Shanghai, China. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng HEFEI, China — There’s yet another Chinese electric car aiming to undercut Tesla, with a steeper discount. Onvo, the lower-priced brand launched by premium electric car company Nio, announced its first car, the […]
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BYD sales hit a record in August despite broader China EV slowdown
BYD launched the BYD Seal in Europe at the IAA auto show in Munich, Germany. The electric sedan has a starting price of 44,900 euros ($48,479). Arjun Kharpal | CNBC BEIJING — Chinese electric car giant BYD sold a record number of passenger vehicles in August, with sales of hybrids growing faster than those of […]
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