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Porsche Plans to Cut 1,900 Jobs by 2029 Amid EV Sales Slowdown

February 20, 2025

German luxury automaker Porsche plans to reduce its workforce by 1,900 positions in Germany by 2029 through voluntary measures, including early retirement and severance packages. The move comes as the company navigates the evolving automotive landscape and aims to maintain its competitive edge.The company continues to strengthen its battery supply partnerships with industry leaders like CATL, LG Chem, and Samsung SDI.

porsche, automotive

LimX Dynamics Releases LimX VGM Embodied Robot Operation Algorithm

February 19, 2025

LimX Dynamics has launched the LimX VGM algorithm, an embodied robot operation system that uses human operation videos to guide robot behavior. By retraining video generation models, it enables task understanding, trajectory generation, and robot execution with minimal real-machine data. This approach simplifies data collection, reduces costs, and improves efficiency, with potential for enhanced adaptability in robotic operations.

VideoGenMotion, LimDynamicsX, HumanoidRobotics

Two More Robotics Startups Enter the Industry, Each Securing Over 100 Million RMB in Funding!

February 19, 2025

Two emerging robotics startups, Lingbao CASBOT and Zivariable Robotics, have recently secured substantial funding, both exceeding 100 million RMB. Lingbao CASBOT, focusing on humanoid robots, aims to accelerate mass production and deepen core technology development, with a vision to enhance industrial automation. Zivariable Robotics, specializing in general-purpose embodied intelligence models, raised hundreds of millions to advance its next-generation robotic systems. These investments reflect the strong market optimism surrounding embodied intelligence, signaling a promising future for the robotics industry.

CASBOT, SquareRobotX, HumanoidRobots

Stellantis in Talks to Adopt BYD's LFP Battery Technology

February 18, 2025

In a strategic move to democratize EVs, Stellantis is reportedly in talks to adopt BYD's LFP battery technology for a new entry-level Citroën ë-C3. The simplified variant aims to hit a crucial price point below €20,000 with a 200-250km range.

lithiumbattery, cleanenergy, evs, sustainability

Volvo Eyes U.S. Battery Suppliers to Replace CATL Amid Tariff Pressures

February 18, 2025

Volvo Eyes U.S. Battery Suppliers to Replace CATL Amid Tariff Pressures In a strategic pivot, Volvo is actively seeking U.S.-based battery suppliers for its premium EX90 electric SUV, currently powered by CATL batteries. This move follows a $3,300 price hike driven by proposed tariff increases on Chinese imports.

sustainability, lithiumbattery, cleanenergy, catl

Apple and Meta’s Competition Shifts from MR Headsets to Humanoid Robots

February 18, 2025

Apple and Meta are shifting their focus from mixed reality headsets to humanoid robots, marking a new phase in their rivalry. Meta plans to create a software platform for humanoid robots, leveraging its expertise in AI and mixed reality. Meanwhile, Apple is pursuing a more integrated approach, developing both AI and hardware for its robots. Despite Apple's hardware strengths, challenges in AI remain a significant hurdle. The competition between the two companies signals a crucial development in the humanoid robot market.

HumanoidRobots, Meta, Apple, Robotics

LONGi Hydrogen Signals Global Expansion Despite Market Cooling, CEO Charts Strategic Path Forward

February 14, 2025

LONGi Hydrogen's Wuxi subsidiary has more than doubled its registered capital to ¥450M ($63M), reinforcing its position as China's #1 alkaline electrolyzer manufacturer. With 2.5GW production capacity and proven execution—from factory setup to first product delivery in just 6 months—LONGi continues to demonstrate its commitment to green hydrogen leadership.

hydrogen, cleanenergy, renewableenergy, sustainability

Multiple Robot Companies Release Earnings Forecasts! Profits Surge by Over 30 Times

February 14, 2025

This report reviews the 2024 earnings forecasts of major robotics companies. Everwin Precision shows impressive growth, fueled by the recovery in consumer electronics and new energy markets. In contrast, Estun faces significant losses due to market fluctuations and reduced demand in core sectors. Orbbec demonstrates resilience with rising revenue and decreasing losses, driven by its advanced 3D vision technology. The robotics industry is poised for intensified competition in 2025, with innovation and market shifts playing key roles in shaping future outcomes.

Robot, EverwinPrecision, Estun, Orbbec

"Code Plagiarism": ByteDance Ordered to Pay 82.668 Million in Damages!

February 13, 2025

Meishe Technology won a lawsuit against ByteDance on February 13, 2023, after it was found that Douyin had plagiarized software code from Meishe’s products. The court awarded 82.668 million RMB in damages. The case highlighted a former Meishe employee's role in reusing code at ByteDance, leading to code duplication across several apps. This historic ruling marks China’s first “billion-yuan-level” fine for code plagiarism, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property protection and innovation in the tech industry.

ByteDance, CodePlagiarism, TikTok

Deye Debuts Off-grid Inverters for Residential PV

February 13, 2025

Deye said its new single-phase off-grid inverters have an AC output power ranging from 3.6 kW to 6 kW. The systems feature a maximum efficiency of 97.6% and a European efficiency rate of 96.5%.

photovoltaic, gridtechnology, solarpower

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Porsche Plans to Cut 1,900 Jobs by 2029 Amid EV Sales Slowdown

LimX Dynamics Releases LimX VGM Embodied Robot Operation Algorithm

Two More Robotics Startups Enter the Industry, Each Securing Over 100 Million RMB in Funding!

Stellantis in Talks to Adopt BYD's LFP Battery Technology

Volvo Eyes U.S. Battery Suppliers to Replace CATL Amid Tariff Pressures

Apple and Meta’s Competition Shifts from MR Headsets to Humanoid Robots

LONGi Hydrogen Signals Global Expansion Despite Market Cooling, CEO Charts Strategic Path Forward

Multiple Robot Companies Release Earnings Forecasts! Profits Surge by Over 30 Times

"Code Plagiarism": ByteDance Ordered to Pay 82.668 Million in Damages!

Deye Debuts Off-grid Inverters for Residential PV

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