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Future of transport

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.
Xpeng’s AeroHT conducts a test flight during the Zhuhai Airshow in November 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese carmakers race to develop flying cars after rivalry in EV market

The government forecasts the low-altitude mobility economy will increase more than fivefold to US$486 billion by 2035 from last year.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong accelerates self-driving vehicle trials with Tung Chung expansion

BYD

BYD factory delayed in Brazil to be ‘fully functional’ by end of 2026: official

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Autonomous vehicles

Apollo Go expands robotaxi tests in Hong Kong as it aims for global reach

The Baidu unit has received an updated pilot licence, allowing it to double the number of robotaxis operating in a wider area.

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An Apollo Go robotaxi navigates the road in Wuhan, Hubei province, in July last year. Photo: Coco Feng
Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong helped a mainland Chinese driverless tech firm expand to Mideast

UISEE CEO Wu Gansha, who will meet Hong Kong delegation in Qatar, says city played pivotal role in the company’s global expansion.

Electric & new energy vehicles

BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz recall nearly 70,000 vehicles in China

The large-scale recall follows a series of Chinese measures aimed at improving car safety after an accident involving a Xiaomi EV.

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi founder has ‘hardest time’ since fatal crash involving its car

Lei Jun, an active social media user, has been relatively quiet on Weibo after a fatal accident involving a Xiaomi electric vehicle.

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Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun speaks during a meeting in Beijing in March. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla China deliveries drop as buyers favour cheaper domestic models

A sales increase in March proves short-lived, as April deliveries by the company’s Shanghai factory plunge nearly 26 per cent.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Geely Auto offers to buy full control of Zeekr, delist EV unit from NYSE

Take-private offer could cost Geely as much as US$2.24 billion, values the NYSE-listed firm at US$6.5 billion.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Auto Shanghai: Chinese EV makers post record holiday sales amid Tesla’s no-show

Leapmotor recorded its best-ever one day sales on Monday; Geely Auto saw unprecedented buying spree during ‘golden week’ holiday.

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Visitors at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition on April 26, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
China Future Tech briefing

Pony.ai, Uber to offer robotaxis in Middle East

Partnership will help both parties explore new markets in the Middle East and other international markets, according to statement.

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A logo of the Chinese autonomous driving technology start-up is seen on a screen during an event in Beijing in 2021. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Drones can take the Hong Kong hiking experience to new heights

Drones – for delivery, as guides and even passenger shuttles – can make hiking safer and more engaging and environmentally friendly.

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Hong Kong transport

Which Hong Kong districts have the most quick chargers for electric vehicles?

Uneven distribution of chargers with output power of between 20 and 99 kilowatts raises concerns about whether supply sufficient to support development goals.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV industry pits battery swapping technology against ultra-fast charging

The duelling technologies are aimed at soothing consumer anxiety about driving ranges.

Visitors look at a fast-charging battery from CATL. Photo: AP
Law

Legal Tales | Hong Kong ride-hailing regulations can draw lessons from US, UK, Singapore

New framework should deter unhealthy competition and conflict, enabling taxis and ride-hailing services to complement each other.

An Uber Taxi advertisement on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Electric & new energy vehicles

Global carmakers ‘go local’ in China to claw back EV market share

More than a dozen new EV models from foreign giants at Auto Shanghai feature the latest Chinese technologies in battery, digital cockpit and self-driving.

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Artificial intelligence

Pony.ai partners with Tencent to provide robotaxi services on WeChat

With access to more than a billion users on Tencent’s platforms, Pony.ai is set to significantly boost its revenue potential.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla’s Semi trucks to roll out from Nevada gigafactory by end of 2025

Company will prepare for high volume production of the electric trucks over the next few quarters, head of the Semi programme Dan Priestly says.

Tesla’s Semi electric truck is unveiled during a presentation in Hawthorn, California, on November 16, 2017. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

My Take | China’s ambitions in electric vehicles go beyond making lots of cars

To become a powerful car nation, China must lead in smart automotive technologies, China’s former industry minister argues.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Exclusive | Spanish car-part supplier Gestamp eyes added China capacity as peers back off

‘We could be a very active player,’ executive chairman says at Shanghai Auto Show.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Pure EVs regain market share in China on lithium cost, battery technology

Lithium prices are just one-ninth of the peak in 2022, allowing EV makers to win over new buyers in mainland China.

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Visitors look at Contemporary Amperex’s fast-charging battery at the Shanghai Auto Show on Wednesday. Photo: AP
IPO

Xpeng-backed maker of EV dump trucks plans US$30 million Hong Kong IPO

The Shanghai-based company is selling 13 million shares at HK$18 each, with trading to start on May 7.

Hong Kong’s IPO market remains resilient, with more than 100 companies waiting to list in the city since late 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
Indonesia

Indonesia stays committed to EV battery hub goal despite LG’s ‘significant’ exit

China-backed Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt will replace LG Energy Solution, which pulled out due to ‘market conditions’, in a mega EV project.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Digital cockpit is the key to the Russian EV buyer’s wallet, vendors say

With large screens and high-quality audio systems, Chinese cars are ready to run infotainment software Russian drivers favour, vendor says.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese carmakers put brakes on self-driving hype at Shanghai show

‘Safety’ is the big buzzword as firms adjust tone amid Beijing’s closer scrutiny after a fatal crash involving a driver-assistance system.

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Visitors walk in front of the Geely booth during the Shanghai auto show on April 23, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
Artificial intelligence

Tesla is testing robotaxi service with employees in Texas, California

The plan is to launch this summer a Robotaxi service that would be driverless and under remote supervision.

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A Tesla Model 3 vehicle drives using ‘full self-driving’ in Encinitas, California. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Hesai to quadruple lidar output to extend lead in laser range finders

The company plans to boost production to 2 million units this year from about 502,000 units in 2024, founder and CEO David Li Yifan says.

Electric & new energy vehicles

No-shows at Shanghai car expo reflect brutal mainland competition

Hyundai, Hozon, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar and nearly a dozen other marques miss the world’s largest auto event.

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