From January to May 2026, China sold **104,000** new energy heavy trucks, with market penetration exceeding **31%** for the first time. Under the guidance of the "New Energy Vehicle Promotion and Application Implementation Plan" jointly issued by 11 departments, new energy heavy trucks are accelerating transformation from policy-driven to market-driven. At the current growth rate, the industry is
20527 days ago
Dongfeng Motor announced mass production of solid-state batteries in the second half of 2026, with equipped vehicles achieving over 1000km range. Stellantis simultaneously launched its first North American solid-state battery road test. Solid-state batteries are regarded as the ultimate next-generation power battery route, transitioning from laboratory to factory.
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On May 15, 2026, Dongfeng Motor, Stellantis Group, and Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Company signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The total investment exceeds 8 billion RMB. From 2027, two Jeep brand NEV off-road models will be produced at the Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Wuhan factory for global sales. Nissan and Dongfeng have also established an export joint venture to export China-developed NEV models to Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
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In 2026, Chinese automakers have launched an overseas factory acquisition wave. Xpeng acquired an Indonesian West Java plant, Geely purchased Ford's Valencia facility in Spain, and BYD is negotiating to take over Stellantis's idle European capacity. This marks a strategic shift from pure export to localized production, representing a new chapter in China's automotive globalization.
50541 days ago
During the 2026 TAKLIMAKAN Rally, Zhixin Technology hosted a technical exchange event where the Mengshi M817 claimed a stage victory in factory-stock condition. This achievement validates the reliability of Chinese hardcore off-road vehicles under extreme conditions, providing crucial reference for consumers in off-road-demanding markets such as Central Asia and Russia.
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Dongfeng's self-developed 400kW fuel cell platform passed 10,000-hour durability validation, marking China's hydrogen fuel cell technology moving from laboratory to commercial use. The platform meets power requirements for 49-ton class heavy trucks, laying foundation for hydrogen heavy truck applications in long-distance transportation scenarios in Central Asia.
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Stellantis and Dongfeng Group announced a European joint venture with 51:49 stakes, responsible for Voyah brand sales in Europe and potential production at Stellantis' Rennes plant in France. This marks a leap from whole-vehicle export to localized production for Chinese automakers.
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