The BYD‘s Denza Z sports car revealed a peak power of 1,180 kW (1,582 hp) and other core specs during the domestic homologation process. This EV with a top speed of 350 km/h will enter China as a four-seat roadster and convertible in July. The Denza Z stands out from the brand’s lineup, which focuses…
Pentagon has added several major Chinese companies, including electric vehicle giant BYD, technology company Alibaba and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies. The move, announced in a Federal Register post dated June 9, 2026, prevents the above stated companies from receiving US defense contracts and marks a broader effort by Washington…
The US on Monday added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu, and automaker BYD to a list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing’s military, in a move that could inflame tensions between the countries. The long-awaited update supersedes a list from early 2025 and comes less than a month after US President…
Published Tue, Jun 9, 2026 · 08:57 AM [WASHINGTON] The US on Monday (Jun 8) added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, Internet search provider Baidu and automaker BYD to a list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing’s military, in a move that could inflame tensions between the countries. The long-awaited update supersedes a list from…
In my travels around the world, I’m often asked if the best days of Hong Kong are behind us. My answer is always an emphatic “no” – and this is not merely a pep talk. When you step back and take a broad macroeconomic view, it becomes clear that, structurally speaking, our greatest opportunities lie…
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. On May 28, BYD launched its “Dare to Be” intelligent strategy, which taps into their deep vertical integration. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu stated, “The first half of electrification is all about batteries, while the second half of intelligentization is all about chips.” At the event,…
Updated BYD Seagull for MY26 is available with the brand’s DiPilot 300 driver assistance package https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton 23 minutes ago BYD has rolled out a revised version of the little Seagull hatch in China. The tiny EV starts at $10,300, or $13,400 with BYD’s DiPilot 300 ADAS. DiPilot 300 isn’t fully autonomous, but…
Hong Kong is set to ban electric vehicles (EVs) equipped solely with electronic door handles, as authorities seek to align with mainland China’s decision to mandate physical manual releases on all new cars from 2027 to mitigate safety hazards. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday that the government was closely monitoring…
A sharp rise in oil prices tied to the US-Israel confrontation with Iran is likely to speed up the global transition to electric vehicles, strengthening a shift that has already helped China overtake Japan as the world’s top car seller, according to South China Morning Post. Crude prices have surged past $100 a barrel amid…
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) is lagging behind China’s national average in basic research, despite showing strong potential in sectors such as semiconductors and smart manufacturing, according to Deloitte. The cluster of cities in southern China, which included Shenzhen, spent about 28.9 billion yuan (US$4.2 billion) on basic research in 2024, accounting for…