ADAS and Autonomous Driving Technology
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Intelligent Electric Vehicle Forum 2026 Scheduled in Beijing
The High-Level Forum on Intelligent Electric Vehicle Development 2026 will take place in Beijing on April 11–12, spotlighting four strategic themes aligned with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. Organized by China EV100, it will convene cross-sector leaders to advance NEV innovation, intelligence, and global expansion.
NVIDIA Partners with BYD to Advance L4 Autonomous Driving
At GTC 2026, NVIDIA announced a strategic collaboration with BYD to deploy Level 4 autonomous driving systems using the DRIVE Hyperion platform, accelerating the global rollout of robotaxis and smart EVs.
Momenta R7 World Model Makes Global Debut on SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA9X
Momenta’s R7 reinforcement learning world model debuts globally on the SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA9X, marking a leap from L2 to L4 autonomy with enhanced safety, generalization, and real-world deployment of 'physical AI.' The system underpins Momenta’s vision for a 10x annual improvement in intelligent driving—dubbed the 'Moore’s Law of Intelligent Driving'—and already commands over 60% market share in urban NOA.
SAIC Volkswagen Launches Golden Range-Extended Powertrain + Momenta Intelligent Driving
SAIC Volkswagen unveils the ID.ERA series, combining its new Golden Range-Extended powertrain with Momenta’s R7 reinforcement learning-based intelligent driving system. The ID.ERA 9X opens for pre-orders this month, with five more models launching in 2024 as part of VW’s Gen 3.0 range-extended offensive in China.
Tesla Breaks Ground on Terafab Chip Factory
Tesla is building Terafab, a massive in-house AI chip factory using 2-nanometer technology, to meet soaring demand for Full Self-Driving and Optimus robot development. Construction begins within seven days, with production targeted in under three years.
All-New BMW i3 Makes Global Debut
BMW unveils the next-generation i3 on March 19, 2026, featuring Level 3 autonomous driving, over 600 km of WLTP range, and the new Neue Klasse platform. Positioned as the electric successor to the 3 Series, it reinforces BMW's push toward 50% BEV sales by 2030.
Dreame's 'Stellar Program' Debuts Rocket-Powered Vehicle at AWE
At AWE 2026, Dreame Technology launched its automotive brand 'Stellar Program,' unveiling three concept vehicles—including the rocket-powered Nebula NEXT 01 Jet Edition—and introduced a holistic ecosystem linking vehicles, homes, drones, and AI chips.
2026 National Two Sessions Spotlight Five Key Issues in New Energy Vehicles
China’s 2026 National Two Sessions highlighted critical NEV priorities: unified battery-swapping standards, L3 autonomous driving commercialization, and top-level regulatory reforms to overcome infrastructure and legal bottlenecks.
Hesai Becomes Neolix's Largest LiDAR Supplier
Hesai Technology has become Neolix’s largest LiDAR supplier, providing its ATX + FTX automotive-grade solution to power Neolix’s next-gen L4 RoboVan fleet. The partnership supports hundreds of millions of kilometers of real-world operations across over 300 cities globally.
China's Supreme Court Clarifies Criminal Liability for Drunk Drivers Using Intelligent Driving Systems
China’s Supreme People’s Court has ruled that drivers who use intelligent driving assistance systems while intoxicated are still criminally liable for dangerous driving. The court stressed that technology cannot override the driver’s legal responsibility for road safety.
01 Auto Establishes New Subsidiary in Hefei to Accelerate Intelligent Heavy-Duty Truck Ecosystem
01 Auto has launched a wholly-owned subsidiary, Anhui Lingyi Zhixing, in Hefei with RMB 200 million in registered capital to drive its end-to-end transportation robotics vision. The move strengthens Hefei’s emerging cluster of intelligent new energy commercial vehicle players alongside DeepRoute.ai and Weidu New Energy.
Miao Wei: Seize the Initiative in AI Development and Governance
Miao Wei emphasizes China's need to take the lead in artificial intelligence development and governance by harnessing its scientific, industrial, and institutional innovation advantages. The call aligns with national strategies promoting self-reliance and global cooperation in strategic technologies like AI—key drivers for the EV industry’s future.