Monash University Develops New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Membrane for Water-Free Operation at 250°C
Scientists at Monash University have created an ultra‑thin graphene‑boron nitride membrane that lets hydrogen fuel cells run at temperatures up to 250 °C (482 °F) without any water. The membrane uses atomically thin nanosheets infused with nanoconfined phosphoric acid to maintain rapid proton transport under dry conditions. Lab tests showed high power output even with concentrated methanol as fuel, indicating robust performance in harsh environments. The breakthrough removes a long‑standing bottleneck, opening the door to large‑scale, high‑temperature fuel‑cell deployments across transport, industry and power generation.
Qingtian Zu, JD.com Form Strategic Partnership
Qingtian Zu and JD.com have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the Robot as a Service (RaaS) market. The collaboration will see Qingtian Zu open a flagship store on JD.com, standardizing robot‑leasing through a platform‑based model. Joint product development will target education,...
Yijing X9 New Model Scheduled to Hit the Market in Q3
Yijing’s X9 electric SUV is slated for a Q3 2026 market debut after its global premiere at Auto China 2026. The model runs on Huawei’s Chitu platform, featuring the HUAWEI XMC digital chassis engine, HarmonySpace 6 cockpit, Qiankun ADS 5 driver‑assist system,...
LEJU ROBOT, JINGDONG Property Establish Cooperation
LEJU ROBOT signed a strategic partnership with JD.com’s JINGDONG Property to build a robot‑focused industrial park that will host a post‑training ecosystem, data‑driven intelligent solutions, and talent development for embodied AI. The joint effort will also explore robot leasing, recycling...
Brembo, NBHX to Form Joint Venture to Accelerate Intelligent Braking Systems in China
Brembo and Ningbo Huaxiang (NBHX) have signed a joint‑venture to bring Brembo’s Sensify™ intelligent braking platform to China. The partnership will localize manufacturing and accelerate deployment of brake‑by‑wire technology for software‑defined vehicles. Sensify, a dry‑brake‑by‑wire system with adaptable software, is...
Kepler Discloses Details of Former CEO Hu Debo's Departure
Kepler Robot disclosed that former CEO Hu Debo stepped down in June 2025, shifted to a sales‑only role, had his equity incentives cancelled, and formally left the company in February 2026. The firm says the delayed announcement ensured a smooth transition while it...
Dongfeng, Leveraging Partnerships to Expand in Europe
Dongfeng Motor Group is negotiating with Stellantis to lease the under‑utilised Rennes plant in western France, which would be the first large‑scale Chinese automaker production line in the country. The historic partnership, dating back to a 1992 joint venture for...
Is Japan Being Dragged Into a "BEV Black Hole"?
Japan’s auto market is lagging far behind global EV trends, with only 3 % of surveyed car buyers considering a battery‑electric vehicle for their next purchase. BEV market share slipped to 1.3 % in the first half of 2025, while hybrids now...
ECARX Tech Achieves Overall Profitability for Three Consecutive Quarters, Releases Q1 2026 Financial Report
ECARX Tech Holdings reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $131.5 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $4 million, marking the third consecutive quarter of overall profitability. Gross margin rose to 21.4%, up 1.4 percentage points year‑on‑year, reflecting stronger product mix and operational efficiency....
BAIC Group and Tsinghua Unigroup Form Strategic Partnership
BAIC Group and Tsinghua Unigroup announced a strategic cooperation on May 18, signing three agreements that span automotive‑grade chips, smart cockpits, autonomous driving, industrial investment, and vehicle‑cloud ecosystems. The partnership leverages BAIC’s vehicle R&D and manufacturing strength with Unigroup’s chip design...
UISEE Officially Lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
UISEE (01511.HK) debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 20, opening at HK$56 per share, which values the autonomous‑driving firm at roughly HK$9.09 billion (about $1.16 billion). The global H‑share IPO priced at HK$60.3 raised net proceeds of approximately HK$795.4 million (around...
Huawei Rotating Chairman Xu Zhijun Visits Dongfeng Motor
Huawei’s rotating chairman Xu Zhijun visited Dongfeng Motor Group on May 19, reaffirming the companies’ strategic alliance and unveiling a “Strategic Cooperation 2.0” framework. The meeting highlighted joint AI‑driven R&D, the award of a Gold Product Team for co‑creation using Huawei’s Qiankun full‑stack...
All-New AITO M9 to Launch on May 27
The all‑new AITO M9, Huawei’s premium electric SUV, will launch on May 27 after debuting on April 22. Pricing begins at ¥499,800 (about $70,000) for the base model and ¥669,800 ($94,000) for the Ultimate Extended Edition, with pre‑orders already surpassing 50,000 units....
Event Preview: Connecting with Foton Motor for Collaboration Opportunities
Gasgoo will host a technical matchmaking event on June 30, bringing leading component suppliers together with Foton Motor’s R&D and purchasing teams. The Chinese commercial‑vehicle giant reported 650,000 units sold in 2025, a 5.9% increase, while revenue rose 28.4% to...
HSAE Japan Technical Center Officially Opens
On May 18, HSAE JAPAN Co., Ltd. inaugurated its technical center in Shin‑Yokohama, converting its Japanese foothold from a representative office into a full‑scale R&D, quality and business hub. The facility blends Chinese electronic‑vehicle technology with Japan’s precision engineering, aiming...