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AutoTech News features articles from the intersection of the automotive and the technology industry focusing on the four decisive mega-trends: automated/self-driving, electrification, connectivity and sharing.

CATL Launches Sodium-Ion Battery for Commercial Vehicles, Expands Tectrans II Lineup

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the global battery manufacturing leader, today announced the commercial launch of its first mass-produced sodium-ion battery for light...

NVIDIA DRIVE AV Debuts in Mercedes-Benz CLA, Ushering in Era of AI-Defined Driving

On January 5, 2026, NVIDIA announced the production launch of its full-stack NVIDIA DRIVE AV software, debuting in the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA. This marks...

NVIDIA’s Alpamayo: A New Open-Source Framework for Reasoning-Based Autonomous Vehicles

On January 5, 2026, at CES, NVIDIA unveiled the Alpamayo family a comprehensive suite of open-source AI models, simulation tools, and datasets designed to...

New insights into single-crystal cathode degradation point to longer-lasting, safer batteries

A collaborative research effort has cracked a fundamental mystery plaguing a promising next-generation battery material, revealing why so-called "single-crystal" cathodes often fail to live...

CATL Deploys Humanoid Robots in Battery Production

CATL has made a significant leap in the field of smart manufacturing by launching the world's first battery pack production line utilizing humanoid robots,...

Changing buyer preferences dent sales of global luxury car brands in China

According to a report from SCMP, changing consumer habits stem from deteriorating economic growth prospects, and favorable subsidy policies for mass-market cars weigh on...

NVIDIA Launches Alpamayo-R1 Open-Source AI Tools for Autonomous Driving

NVIDIA has taken another leap in autonomous driving with the unveiling of its advanced AI tools at the NeurIPS conference. The centerpiece of this...

Xiaomi Open-Sources AI Model Combining Autonomous Driving and Robotics

China’s tech giant Xiaomi has officially launched its MiMo-Embodied model, an advanced AI framework that seamlessly integrates autonomous driving and robotics. The company has...

Hesai’s $200 Lidar Challenges Musk’s Position on Video Sensors

China’s Hesai Technology, a global leader in lidar technology, debuted its ATX model last year with a plan to start delivery in the first...

Canon’s new SPAD sensor uses a method of weighted photon counting to detect subjects in low-light conditions

Canon Inc. announced that it has developed a 2/3" SPAD sensor featuring approximately 2.1 megapixels and a high dynamic range of 156dB. Thanks to...

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