6+ hour, 2+ min ago   (106+ words) XPENG releases TuringViT for smart driving and humanoid robots TechNode XPENG has published TuringViT, a vision encoder for vision-language and vision-language-action models used in smart driving, smart cockpit systems and its IRON humanoid robot program. XPENG offers TuringViT-18L and TuringViT…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (533+ words) On Thursday, XPeng unveiled the MONA L03 smart SUV at its global launch event in Munich, Germany. The model will be launched in 65 countries and regions, including China, Europe, and other overseas markets, according to the Chinese automaker. The launch marks…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (172+ words) UBTECH says full-size humanoid robots typically run for only two to four hours amid U1 battery criticism TechNode UBTECH’s newly unveiled full-size humanoid robot U1 has drawn widespread attention, particularly the U1 Ultra (male version), which carries a price tag of RMB 990,000 ($146,000). However,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (206+ words) UBTECH unveils consumer humanoid robot U1, says orders secure 11,000 ahead of first deliveries TechNode Chinese robotics company UBTECH on Tuesday unveiled its first full-sized consumer humanoid robot, the U1 Series, marking a major push into the home robotics market as demand for…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (151+ words) NIO CEO warns China auto market could decline 15%–20% in 2026 TechNode At the 2026 China Automotive Chongqing Forum, NIO CEO Li Bin issued an industry warning, calling on the sector to prepare psychologically for a potential year-on-year decline of 15% to 20% in domestic…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (155+ words) SAIC Motor to build Its first electric vehicle plant in Spain TechNode The government of Spain’s Galicia region recently announced that China’s SAIC Motor will build its first electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Europe in the region. Speaking to the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (161+ words) UBTECH-backed UWORLD's full-size humanoid companion robot secures 3,000 orders in eight days TechNode UWORLD, UBTECH’s consumer-focused brand, said its global first full-size ultra-bionic humanoid robot has received more than 3,000 orders within eight days of going on sale on Chinese e-commerce platform…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (138+ words) BYD is developing humanoid robots, according to source TechNode Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is developing humanoid robots, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by Chinese media outlet Yicai on Wednesday. The report follows recent comments from…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (138+ words) CATL launches world’s largest energy storage testbed in Xiamen TechNode Thank you for registering! Your contribution is appreciated. CATL has launched its Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Research Institute, which it described as the world’s largest and most comprehensive one-stop testing…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (170+ words) Huawei, JAC, Stellantis and Maserati reportedly in talks on EV collaboration TechNode Thank you for registering! Your contribution is appreciated. Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility unit, JAC, Stellantis, and Maserati are in talks to jointly develop a new energy vehicle under…...