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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.
Taxis queue up to pick up passengers at Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok on February 19. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Opinion | No way should Hong Kong bail out taxi licence holders

Their cause was lost the moment they treated a public transport permit as a tradeable asset. Government is right to focus on public interest.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese carmaker GAC’s electric-van unit takes aim at European market

Automotive industry

Hong Kong to allow drones with higher payloads to boost low-altitude economy

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US-China relations

Opinion | Why shutting out Chinese manufacturers is a missed opportunity

It’s a matter of time before Chinese products find their way into the markets anyway – trade barriers achieve very little without industrial policy.

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President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) Jens Eskelund at a press conference in Beijing, China, on May 8. Photo: EPA-EFE
Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng and Chinese EV peers aim to win over Hongkongers amid global push

‘Xpeng and other mainland Chinese companies have abundant new technologies that can be introduced to Hong Kong,’ CEO says at expo in city.

Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD and other mainland carmakers pledge to speed up payments to suppliers

The 14 carmakers say the move came as a result of regulatory guidance on the sustainable development of China’s auto sector.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV battery maker Eve Energy jumps on Hong Kong IPO bandwagon

The firm joins more than a dozen smart-mobility companies from mainland China aiming to raise funds amid the city’s listing surge.

Eve Energy, based in Huizhou in China’s southern Guangdong province, said the timing of its share sale would hinge on market conditions. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Geely hits the brakes on new plant construction globally: Li Shufu

Billionaire chairman says mainland China’s second-largest carmaker will focus on improving technological capabilities.

Electric & new energy vehicles

The competition for budget-conscious EV buyers in China heats up

Apart from hefty price discounts, carmakers are offering more bells and whistles in their latest models to stand out from the crowd.

Electric & new energy vehicles

How BYD and Chinese peers are transforming Europe’s small EV market

Volkswagen, Renault and other EU stalwarts prepare a slew of smaller, cheaper EVs to fight an influx of Chinese models.

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BYD electric cars waiting to be loaded on a ship are stacked at the international container terminal of Taicang Port in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province in September 2024. Photo: AFP
India

Tesla’s India entry appears in doubt after minister questions intent

Heavy industries minister says Tesla is ‘more interested’ in establishing showrooms and ‘not interested’ in manufacturing in India.

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Tesla electric vehicles are parked in a Tesla dealer in New Jersey. India has taken notable steps to court Tesla, such as slashing tariffs on luxury vehicles priced above US$40,000. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

After CATL’s spark, China’s EV players bank on Hong Kong IPOs for growth funds

China’s top smart mobility firms like Chery Auto, Seres Group and Hesai eye Hong Kong market to fund global expansion plans.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla’s China rivals look closer than they appear in the rear-view mirror

Shanghai Gigafactory deliveries of Model 3s and Model Ys fall 15 per cent from a year earlier.

Science

Next-generation battery expert Zhou Jianbin leaves US for China amid global race

Research into solid-state batteries, seen as a key tech battleground, is a priority for major economies.

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Solid-state batteries are seen as a key technological battleground. Photo: Xinhua
Robotics

Self-driving mining trucks offer a glimpse of China’s hi-tech future

A coal mine in Inner Mongolia showcases Beijing’s determination to transform traditional industries with advanced technologies.

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The world’s largest fleet of unmanned electric coal trucks demonstrates China’s resolve to upgrade its traditional industries. Illustration: Henry Wong
Electric & new energy vehicles

Can this US$7,000 single-seat EV spark a revolution in Japan?

Start-up KG Motors’ battery-powered mibot has a range of 100km, a charging time of five hours and a top speed of 60km/h.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese lidar maker Hesai zeroes in on Southeast Asia for first overseas plant

Construction on the plant will start later this year and production in late 2026, CFO Andrew Fan says.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla’s brand is losing its shine, lagging BYD and Xiaomi: UBS poll

Tesla lost favour with global customers, with 18 per cent of buyers considering it their top pick last year, down from 22 per cent, UBS says.

A man placed a sign outside a Tesla dealership during a protest against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk outside a Tesla dealership in Los Angeles on March 14, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Automotive industry

European car sales falter as consumers delay purchases amid economic woes

Sales of petrol and diesel cars posted the biggest declines, outweighing growth in EVs and hybrid vehicles.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Renault leverages Shanghai operation for cars aimed at markets outside Europe

Company says Shanghai operation is working on developing models for Ampere and Renault marques for sale outside Europe.

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China travel

‘More convenient’: why China’s travellers are ditching planes for bullet trains

More passengers on busy Beijing-Shanghai route are choosing high-speed rail, which offers flexibility, comfort and stable internet access.

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Chinese travellers are increasing choosing to commute between Beijing and Shanghai by high-speed rail rather than plane, as travel times on train services continue to fall. Photo: Elson Li
Alibaba

Alibaba’s Amap offers ride-hailing function catering to China’s foreign visitors

Amap’s ride-hailing feature, available on the platform’s English version, reflects support for China’s visa-free travel scheme.

Amap’s ride-hailing feature will initially accept users’ registered mainland, Hong Kong and Macau phone numbers. Photo: Shutterstock
Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe for the first time as sales jump 169% in April

Shenzhen-based BYD sold 7,231 battery electric vehicles in April versus 7,165 by Tesla, according to data from Jato Dynamics.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV aims to dislodge Tesla’s bestselling Model Y from pole position

Sales of the much-anticipated vehicle, which has a driving range of 835km, will start in July at prices that have yet to be announced.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese hydrogen-powered drone maker HiTS eyes Hong Kong as new hub

Company also aiming for a Hong Kong listing in one to two years, chief financial officer says.

A HiTS drone powered by a hydrogen fuel cell cleans dust off roof-top solar panels. Photo: Handout
China technology

Chinese drone maker EHang sees regular flying taxi services by 2030

EHang, which is conducting trials in Guangzhou and Hefei, will offer services in restricted corridors in these two cities by year-end.

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EHang’s EH216-S unmanned aerial vehicle is displayed at the China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, Hainan province, in April. Photo: Xinhua
Electric & new energy vehicles

CATL’s EV battery plants to become carbon neutral this year, founder Zeng says

Company will offer its technologies and solutions to its partners globally to promote clean energy.

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China technology

Editorial | Cautious route best for Hong Kong’s self-driving cars

Hong Kong aims to shift up a gear with trial runs for vehicles on more testing roads, but public safety must remain a priority.

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