mass production

Tesla Roadster Flying Demo: Mass Production Not Expected Until 2028

On October 15, Tesla showcased the second-generation Roadster in Texas, using cold-gas propulsion derived from SpaceX and a chassis suction system to complete short airborne hops, mid-air steering, and driving upside down. The vehicle is equipped with roughly a 600-liter pressure vessel, 10 nozzles, up to about 2g of suction downforce, and a range target of about 480 km. Mass production is expected by 2028; analysts expect annual sales of about 2,000 units, and the demonstrated technology is still some distance from everyday mass production.

4486 days ago

Haima and Chuneng Passenger Vehicle JV R&D Company Launched in Zhengzhou, Haima Holds 51%

Zhengzhou Chujie Automotive R&D Co., Ltd. has completed registration with registered capital of RMB 1 million. It is 51% held by Haima Automobile Co., Ltd. and 49% by Wuhan Chuneng Passenger Vehicle Co., Ltd. Its legal representative is Qin Ming, and its registered address is Haima Zhengzhou Base in Zhengzhou Economic Development Zone. The company's business scope covers auto parts R&D, new energy vehicle whole-vehicle sales, and other areas, but excludes whole-vehicle manufacturing; it is positioned as an R&D, trading, and sales entity. The two parties intend to collaborate on whole-vehicle technology, parts development, and market introduction, revitalize the production capacity of Haima Zhengzhou Base, and help advance the Chuneng passenger vehicle project. Mass production remains to be advanced later.

3866 days ago

From 120 to 20: Changan's Tianshu Pilot Enters Mass Production, Betting on the Power to Define Intelligence

In the first half of 2026, domestic passenger vehicle sales totaled 12.72 million units, down 6% year on year; domestic sales fell 24.3%, and the industry's sales profit margin dropped to 3.8%. Over the same period, new energy vehicle penetration rose to 54%. As roughly 100 brands face a shakeout window, Changan Automobile has brought its self-developed intelligentization achievement, Tianshu Pilot, into large-scale mass production after investing more than RMB 60 billion, with the first model to feature it, the Nevo Q06, opening pre-sales. The opportunities and risks of its 'self-development first + open cooperation' path are emerging simultaneously.

40545 days ago

Zeekr 7X's 200,000th Global Mass-Production Vehicle Rolls Off the Line: A Two-Year Scale Leap, European Exports Cover 50+ Markets in One Year

On September 8, 2026, the 200,000th mass-production Zeekr 7X rolled off the line globally, exactly two years after the first mass-production vehicles rolled off the line in September 2024. The model began European exports in May 2025 and entered more than 50 global markets within one year; as of July 2026, cumulative global deliveries approached 180,000 units, with monthly global deliveries exceeding 10,000 units in July. The Zeekr brand delivered 36,981 vehicles in August, up 109.8% year-on-year, achieving year-on-year and month-on-month growth for seven consecutive months.

47745 days ago

Eyou Robot Tech Raises Over 200M Yuan with 1.5 Million Joint Orders in Pipeline

Jiangsu Eyou Robot Technology has completed its Series B round, raising over 200 million yuan. The company's joint orders in 2026 have surpassed 1.5 million units, a 15-fold increase from 2025, with the world's first fully automated integrated joint production line now operational.

62370 days ago

Breaking the CGI Myth: Voyah Zhuisheng S Completes 360° Tunnel Loop

The Voyah Zhuisheng S became the world's first mass-production vehicle to complete a 360° tunnel loop test, shattering skepticism about "CGI marketing" and showcasing the硬核 strength of China's premium NEV brands.

31272 days ago

Axera and QNX Unveil Production-Ready Intelligent Driving Platform for 2026 Rollout

Axera Semiconductor and BlackBerry's QNX unit jointly launched a production-ready intelligent driving platform on August 6, 2026, built on Axera's M57 chips and the QNX operating system. The platform has secured design wins from multiple automakers and is slated for mass production later this year.

54579 days ago

36 Funding Deals in July: Can the Embodied AI Capital Feast Last Until Mass Production?

In July 2026, China's embodied robotics and core components sector disclosed 36 funding rounds, with 6 exceeding 100 million yuan. Yet global shipment forecasts stand at just tens of thousands of units, creating a stark contrast with hundreds of competing products. The massive gap between capital frenzy and industrial reality is triggering deep market concerns.

35779 days ago

MagicLab Breaks Ground on 10,000-Unit Robot Production Line, a Key Step for Humanoid Mass Production

MagicLab recently started construction of its headquarters factory in Wuxi Liangxi Tech City, with planned annual capacity of 10,000 robots including 9,000 small quadrupeds and 1,000 large quadrupeds. This marks the embodied intelligence industry's critical transition from proof-of-concept to scaled mass production.

29880 days ago

Hesai Technology Secures New Design Win with Global Automaker

Hesai Technology announced a new design win with an international automaker, marking another milestone in the global expansion of Chinese LiDAR technology.

55985 days ago

Zhijuan Robotics Launches Hong Kong IPO as Humanoid Sector Heats Up

On July 24, 2026, Shanghai-based humanoid robot company Zhijuan announced the launch of its Hong Kong IPO process. With over 5,100 units shipped in 2025 and its 15,000th robot rolling off the line in June 2026, Zhijuan joins a wave of embodied intelligence companies rushing to public markets.

53086 days ago

Smart Driving Enters Deep Waters: From Chip Competition to Safety-Experience Balance

In 2026, China's smart driving industry achieved multiple breakthroughs: WAIC showcased the full chain from chips to mass production, Huawei proposed shifting from feature competition to safety-experience balance, and new national standards took effect in July.

41093 days ago