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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.
Aerial view of the Kwai Tsing Container Port on October 3, 2018. Photo: Roy Issa
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can re-emerge as a leader in maritime trade

As the city moves to reclaim land for modern industries, it should also reclaim its leading role in container shipping and logistics.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Li Auto launches 6-seat electric SUV in pre-emptive strike against Tesla

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s car market faces turbulence as discounts end, sales tax expires

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Autonomous vehicles

Pony.ai steps up mass production of robotaxis, targets overseas expansion

Co-founder says firm to partner with carmakers GAC, BAIC and Toyota on production, targeting a fleet of 1,000 robotaxis this year.

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Pony.ai’s self-driving taxi is seen in Beijing’s Daxing district. Photo: EPA-EFE
Electric & new energy vehicles

Towngas to build hydrogen-powered EV stations amid mixed signals for clean fuel

‘Once our business scales up, the costs of electricity generated from hydrogen will be lower than other green power sources,’ COO Cheng says.

Hong Kong transport

‘Very troublesome’: will Hong Kong ride-hailing rules turn Uber drivers away?

Drivers, concerned over proposed seven-year vehicle age limit, say framework ‘not very friendly’.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Leapmotor eyes global market with smart EV at half the price of Tesla’s Model 3

Deliveries to mainland Chinese customers will begin this month, but the company does not say when the new car will be sold overseas.

A Leapmotor B01 electric midsize sedan on display during the launch ceremony in Hangzhou on Thursday. Photo: Daniel Ren
Accidents and disasters in China

China sets out ethical guidelines for autonomous driving technology

Science ministry says algorithms, models and other tech-related content must be clearly documented and accessible for inspection.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla seeks a comeback in China with refreshed Model 3 and Model Y

Carmaker expects to begin delivering the models to mainland customers as early as September.

China's economic recovery

China’s public bus companies look to curb losses with pet rides, postal delivery

Public bus companies activate their idle fleet capacity, turning underutilised resources into new revenue streams.

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Can trips for pets help China’s struggling bus companies? Photo: Shutterstock
Science

China unveils next-gen high-speed rail tech as US puts brakes on bullet train

China’s CR450 train is being prepared for 400km/h commercial operation trials with the help of a newly developed material.

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China’s CR450AF EMU (left) and CR400AF-S EMU trains are displayed at the 12th UIC High-Speed Railway Congress at the National Railway Test Center in Beijing on July 9. Photo: EPA
Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD outsells Tesla, BMW in Hong Kong’s right-hand drive EV market

Hong Kong sells fewer than 40,000 cars a year, but mainland carmakers consider it the beachhead for breaking into the global right-hand-drive market.

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China travel

China vows high-speed rail upgrade after years of record-breaking expansion

Beijing expected to reach 50,000km target by end of 2025, as it shifts focus to quality and efficiency.

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China manufacturing

Chinese officials call on carmakers to clamp down on price spiral

Figures from various government bodies encouraged firms to cut back on the ‘irrational competition’ that has hit the auto industry.

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China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers have been warned by officials to pull back on intense, destructive intra-industry competition. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must ensure it’s in the engine room financing future tech

Only with purposeful planning and coordinated policies can Hong Kong’s capital markets act as levers for innovation.

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Hong Kong’s stock exchange marked its busiest day of the year on July 9, when five companies made their debuts: semiconductor chip designer Fortior Technology, Lens Technology, Wuhan Dazhong Dental Medical, robotic logistics firm Beijing Geekplus and Beijing Xunzhong Communication. Photo: Aileen Chuang
US-China relations

Why US, China railway industries want collaboration fast-tracked

As a long-time leader in freight rail and urban transit, America still has a wealth of knowledge to offer China, US diplomat says.

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Autonomous vehicles

WeRide launches Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless bus service in Singapore

The Robobus operates on a fixed 1.2km loop every 12 minutes, connecting three hotels and a shopping mall on Sentosa island.

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China manufacturing

As China’s speedy maglev train breaks records, US ambitions go off the rails

3M, Caterpillar and other American firms will gather in Beijing on Friday to discuss rail transit and supply-chain opportunities.

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Passengers walk along a platform at the Yantai Railway Station in Shandong province on July 1. China’s high-speed railway lines span nearly 50,000km (31,000 miles). Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Baidu signs deal with Uber to deploy Apollo Go robotaxis in Asia, Middle East

This week, Tesla expanded the ‘geofence’ for its robotaxi pilot service in Austin, Texas, less than a month after its launch.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China and Europe power 24% growth in global EV sales in June

Sales in China jumped 28 per cent, while Europe’s demand rose 23 per cent to 390,000 units last month, according to Rho Motion.

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Japan

Japanese carmaker Nissan to shut ‘iconic’ plant in suburban Tokyo to cut costs

The move is part of a global restructuring plan to reduce production capacity and consolidate plants in response to declining sales and a US$4.5 billion loss last year.

Nissan Motor employees assemble the company’s electric vehicle Leaf at the Oppama plant in suburban Tokyo. The plant will halt at the end of its 2027 fiscal year. Photo: AFP
India

Electric avenue: Tesla unveils first India showroom

While few Indians will be able to afford one, the opening is less about selling and more about building Tesla’s brand, analyst says.

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People are seen outside the Tesla showroom ahead of its opening in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Britain offers US$5,000 discounts on electric cars to boost demand

To achieve the net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal by 2050, the UK wants to phase out sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Driverless taxis in mainland China could control more than 6% of market: HSBC

HSBC says potential addressable market for robotaxis in mainland China is estimated to be around US$40 billion a year.

Autonomous vehicles

Opinion | Embracing autonomous vehicles can revolutionise Hong Kong transport

Infrastructure upgrades, clear regulations, public engagement and cross-border collaboration can help establish the city as a leader in next-generation mobility.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker Zeekr plugs in to hybrids to tap into soaring sales

The Geely subsidiary's switch to plug-in hybrids leaves Nio and Tesla as the only pure EV players on the mainland.

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The 9X SUV is Zeekr’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. Photo: Reuters
Belt and Road Initiative

China to speed up bullet-train connectivity with neighbours

High-speed railways will be a cornerstone of China’s Belt and Road, creating key transport arteries to set international railway standards.

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India

As Delhi scraps vehicle ban plan, what next for clean air in India’s capital?

Better traffic management and addressing gaps in public transport could be a start to fixing the problem, analysts say.

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