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Logistics growth driven by smart systems
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (366+ words) Over the past year, major courier companies, including SF Express, ZTO Express and J&T Express, have integrated large language and industry-specific AI models into their operations, marking a transition from basic automation to more adaptive, system-wide intelligence. At J…...
Chinese electric two-wheeled vehicle maker eyes global expansion
1+ week, 2+ day ago (222+ words) Segway-Ninebot, a Chinese maker of smart electric two-wheeled vehicles, said its cumulative global shipments of smart electric scooters and motorcycles have exceeded 10 million units, marking a new milestone for the company's mobility business. Speaking at the company's 2026 user conference, the…...
Michelin launches first global 'future factory' in Shanghai
1+ week, 6+ day ago (276+ words) SHANGHAI -- The Michelin Group inaugurated its first global "future factory" in Shanghai on Friday, with a total project investment of 3 billion yuan ($425 million). The new plant features advanced, ... Michelin launches first global 'future factory' in Shanghai SHANGHAI -- The Michelin Group…...
Automotive industry in China holds No 1 spot
2+ week, 4+ day ago (790+ words) China's automobile industry set records in both production and sales in 2025, maintaining its top position globally for the 17th consecutive year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. New energy vehicles and exports were the standout drivers, while analysts expect…...
Chinese automakers shine at Brussels motor show 2026
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (207+ words) Chinese automakers made a splash at the Brussels Motor Show 2026, which opened in the Belgian capital on Friday and is on till Jan 18, injecting fresh momentum into one of Europe's most influential automotive exhibitions. Further ahead are the booths of…...
China's second-hand vehicle sales top 20m in 2025
3+ week, 2+ day ago (161+ words) BEIJING - China's used car market hit a record high in 2025, with transactions topping 20 million units, according to data from the China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA). In December, the vehicle transfer rate, a key gauge of cross-regional circulation, climbed to 34.9 percent,…...
Beijing Benz plant gets coveted green nod
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (407+ words) A front-wheel-drive plant of Beijing Benz Automotive Co has been certified by an internationally recognized authority and has officially met carbon neutrality standards, becoming the first complete vehicle manufacturing plant in China to receive such certification. The company " a joint…...
EV charging network spurs V2G integration
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (494+ words) Vehicle-to-grid integration is emerging as a promising resource for China's power system, a shift underpinned by the country's expanding new energy vehicle market. V2G lets an electric vehicle act like an energy storage unit: it can draw power from the grid…...
Global payment firms roll out services to boost convenience, spur tourism
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (303+ words) Visa officially launched its Tap to Ride service on the Guangzhou Metro on Sunday, enhancing payment convenience for inbound travelers. Passengers holding Visa contactless chip cards can simply tap their cards at fare gates bearing the Visa logo to enter…...
Arm's Zena CSS aiming to speed up automotive AI
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (494+ words) British compute platform company Arm is positioning its new Zena CSS as a flexible computing foundation for the next generation of AI-powered vehicles, providing automakers and chipmakers a way to accelerate development while maintaining flexibility for differentiation. The platform, which…...