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Future of transport
From electric cars to on-demand car service apps, companies like Uber, Google and Didi Dache are changing the way we get from place to place, and having a potentially irreversible effect on employment in this key sector.
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China economy
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How China’s low-altitude economy can soar both at home and abroad
Behind the spectacle of flying cars and drone shows lies a bold economic plan to grow jobs, boost inclusion and transform industries.
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Electric & new energy vehicles
How DeepSeek’s AI has become a must-have feature in Chinese smart EVs
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Zeekr joins China’s autonomous-driving race, to unveil tech at Shanghai car show
14 Feb 2025 - 8:53PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
CATL eyes global dominance in EV battery market with US$5 billion cash reload
Overseas business made up 31 per cent of CATL’s total sales in the first nine months of 2024, versus 32.7 per cent in 2023, according to exchange filings.
13 Feb 2025 - 12:43PM
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IPO
Hong Kong IPO: EV battery king CATL files plan to pursue global expansion
At US$5 billion, the speculated jumbo deal by the world’s largest EV battery maker would be the biggest since Kuaishou’s IPO in January 2021.
12 Feb 2025 - 12:00AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD to add autopilot system to lure buyers amid China’s EV price war
At least 21 EV models will be fitted with the system, bringing down the entry cost for EVs with autonomous driving capabilities.
11 Feb 2025 - 3:29PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Product of China’s potential car mega-merger would eclipse BYD in sales
Company combining Dongfeng and Changan could allocate resources to the most competitive products and technologies, analyst says.
10 Feb 2025 - 5:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Geely, Xpeng EV models threaten market leaders with cheaper, smarter cars
Middle-income consumers in China are becoming increasingly budget-conscious.
8 Feb 2025 - 9:30AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Shanghai aims for China’s carmaking crown with Toyota plant
The Japanese carmaker plans to tap the local supply chain, logistics network and talent pool to produce Lexus-branded EVs from 2027.
7 Feb 2025 - 9:16AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
EV price war: Tesla offers Model 3 subsidies, Xpeng dangles zero-interest loans
Tesla and Xpeng are offering rebates on car insurance and loans in February in response to BYD’s price cut in December.
5 Feb 2025 - 4:03PM
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Business of climate change
Electric trucks cheaper than diesel vehicles on long-haul routes: expert
A pilot programme in Shenzhen showed that trucks that run on batteries beat diesel-fuelled vehicles in terms of total cost of ownership.
4 Feb 2025 - 7:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hongkongers make 1.8 million trips out of city during Lunar New Year break
Peak period for Hongkongers returning to city after holiday expected to be on Sunday afternoon.
2 Feb 2025 - 10:32PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
15 million new Chinese EVs to have self-driving features this year
Even models priced below 100,000 yuan (US$13,914) will have basic autonomous-driving features, according an industry body.
2 Feb 2025 - 3:00PM
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Singapore
Self-driving buses to hit Singapore’s roads in 2026 in landmark trial
During the pilot project’s initial stage, the buses will operate with a driver on board as ‘safety operators’.
27 Jan 2025 - 5:17PM
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Business of climate change
Hong Kong should learn from EU missteps with sustainable jet fuel: Cathay Pacific
City must take care setting usage targets and provide airlines with assurance of carbon-reduction benefits, forum speakers say.
25 Jan 2025 - 9:00AM
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Business of climate change
Hong Kong and Singapore firms tie up to decarbonise shipping sector
The deal will combine Towngas’ strengths in green methanol production with Global Energy’s supply chain management.
21 Jan 2025 - 1:30PM
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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How Hong Kong International Airport will reach new heights
The expansion of the airport’s services and facilities heralds new opportunities for China’s gateway to the world.
17 Jan 2025 - 9:30AM
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Business of climate change
Citybus owner Hans Group makes deal to fuel hydrogen-powered buses in Hong Kong
Hans Group, Citybus and Grand Resource Hydrogen signed a supply agreement on Wednesday.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:40PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s WeRide starts third European self-driving trial in Switzerland
Company is stepping up efforts in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Japan and South Korea, CEO Tony Han says.
14 Jan 2025 - 5:00PM
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Style Edit: BMW’s next gen X3 SUV redefines the premium mid-size category
The 3 new models feature sleek design, classic BMW touches and innovative features.
13 Jan 2025 - 11:35AM
China manufacturing
China EV giant BYD hits skids in Brazil as ‘slavery-like’ claims slam workforce
China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in areas where employee protections are paramount.
13 Jan 2025 - 1:09PM
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Science
New discoveries raise China’s lithium reserves to second largest in the world
Recent finds, including a massive deposit in Tibet, will help meet demand for metal, which is key for EV batteries and other technologies.
8 Jan 2025 - 11:48PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Beijing renews EV subsidy to spur sales, keeps size of incentive unchanged
NDRC says buyers of electric cars for replacement purposes would receive US$2,728 this year.
8 Jan 2025 - 8:58PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s discount war rolls on after 227 EV models slashed prices in 2024
Industry embarks on a new round of price competition that is likely to edge out more underachieving players in 2025.
7 Jan 2025 - 3:36PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s 30,000 car dealers face bleak 2025 as price war, e-commerce crimp margins
Despite a 4.7 per cent rise in nationwide car sales, some 4,000 dealerships have closed due to a financial squeeze.
5 Jan 2025 - 10:08AM
Autonomous vehicles
Chinese autonomous-driving tech firm Pony.ai eyes robotaxi services in Hong Kong
Pony.ai is seeking to initially provide ‘robotaxi commuting services’ for Hong Kong International Airport staff.
4 Jan 2025 - 7:26AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD’s fourth-quarter EV output beats Tesla as world’s No 1
In the fourth quarter, BYD beat Tesla by more than 20 per cent in terms of deliveries.
8 Jan 2025 - 4:04PM
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China technology
Nowhere to go but up: China’s farming drones take root as industry grows
Though some overseas governments are sceptical, China’s agricultural drones are blanketing countrysides as farmers begin to automate.
2 Jan 2025 - 9:00AM
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