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AI & Enterprise
Chinese technology becomes harder for global firms to ignore, from Apple to Ford
Chinese technology is rapidly seeping into the supply chains of major global companies, centered on AI, electric vehicle batteries and automotive software, CNBC reported. Apple uses Alibaba and Baidu for AI services in China, while Ford has adopted CATL battery technology. Analysts and researchers cited scale, integrated supply chains and development speed, and said adoption is driven by performance and compliance as well as market access, even as U.S. restrictions tighten.
Industry
Stellantis to mass-produce ultra-low-cost EV from 2028 to take on BYD
Stellantis has unveiled an ultra-low-cost small electric vehicle project aimed at Europe, seeking to defend the mass-market EV segment as Chinese rivals push into the region. The automaker plans to produce a new EV called the E-Car at its Pomigliano plant in Italy from 2028. A precise price was not disclosed, but an industry source cited by Reuters put the starting price at about 15,000 euros.
Mobility
Xpeng in talks to acquire Volkswagen Europe plant as exports jump 62 percent
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng is discussing a plant acquisition with Volkswagen to secure a production base in Europe, as capacity at its contract manufacturing line in Austria tightens. Xpeng produced G6 and G9 models for Europe at Magna Steyr in Austria and completed trial production of the 2026 P7+ sedan in January. Xpeng\'s April overseas exports rose 62 percent from a year earlier. Volkswagen is pursuing cuts to excess capacity in Europe and is considering transferring some capacity to Chinese partners.
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Industry
Chinese EV makers move beyond cheap cars as western rivals stay in losses
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Industry
LFP batteries overtake nickel-based chemistry as top choice for EVs in 2025
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Industry
Qualcomm unveils mobility AI, IoT and robotics platforms at CES
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Industry
2026 set to be year of ultra-low-cost EV price war