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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

China

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

The Shandong-born chain is expanding beyond its home turf, betting that supply chain depth and value pricing can win over diners nationwide.

Call it China’s Saizeriya: Chaoyixing scales fast food with low costs and margins

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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Mobility

Transportation

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Troubled EV maker Faraday Future cruises into China. It has formed partnerships with Chinese automakers to sell cars in the world’s largest EV market.

Troubled EV maker Faraday Future cruises into China

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Jiaxing Li

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Southeast Asia

Green mobility is in focus as the world prepares to gather for the United Nations’ COP26 climate conference in early November.

Slow charge: ASEAN aims to bring lofty EV goals within range

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Nikkei Asia

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Taiwanese company turns focus elsewhere as Chinese startup hits financial snag.

Apple supplier Foxconn's EV project with China's Byton halted

Apple supplier Foxconn&#8217;s EV project with China&#8217;s Byton halted

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Europe

Chinese automakers promote lower prices and better mileage to success in Western markets.

Chinese EV push into Europe sparks price competition

NEV companies received USD 5 billion in subsidies from the Chinese government between 2016 and 2020.

NEV companies received USD 5 billion in subsidies from the Chinese government between 2016 and 2020

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

Xpeng Motors taps Korea’s SK Innovation as battery supplier. The automaker is diversifying its suppliers of key components while order numbers tick up.

Xpeng Motors taps Korea’s SK Innovation as battery supplier, report says

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Mengyuan Ge

1.7 million NEVs were sold in China in the first eight months of 2021, official says. Chip shortages slow production while China expects green vehicles.

1.7 million NEVs were sold in China in the first eight months of 2021, official says

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

REVOS is present across India, China, Vietnam, Nepal, and Egypt and is planning to enter Europe and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Union Square Ventures makes its first India investment in EV infrastructure startup REVOS

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

Fatal crash involving Nio assisted driving tech spurs debate about deceptive marketing practices for EVs. There have been deadly consequences on the roads.