Story no.48InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +2Notable Several countries (3)31 Oct → 8 Nov50 facts · 142 art.
Autonomous driving in China: standards, chips and industrial partnerships
In China, the first national training course dedicated to the standard for intelligent and connected vehicles was held in early November 2026, against a backdrop of reflection on onboard computing power, the expected industrialization of Level 3 in 2028 and the reliability of remotely updated software. The sub-items also highlight a dynamic of partnerships and vertical integration: a joint venture project between SAIC and Momenta, Mercedes-Benz's choice of Momenta, NIO's 5 nm chip and automakers' investments in their own semiconductors. The common issues focus on mastering trusted data, driver assistance systems and jobs linked to mobility, with NIO's boss estimating that autonomous driving must not eliminate taxi drivers' jobs. The international dimension is mainly reflected in German automaker Mercedes-Benz's use of Momenta, while the other facts provided concern the Chinese market; the United States and Brazil appear in the coverage without a detailed sub-item specific to these markets.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 50 events involving Nio, Momenta, SAIC Motor and 5 more, in 3 countries (Chine, Allemagne, R.A.S. chinoise de Hong Kong), followed from 31 October 2026 to 8 November 2026. 142 articles from 12 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings, regulation and tariffs); last updated on 8 November 2026 at 05:53. Figures reported: 26 vehicles.
Confirmed(5)
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Li Bin said that autonomous driving releases energy without replacing drivers; NIO reaffirms it does not plan robotaxis.
4 independent sourcesBigGo Finance, 凤凰网, chinaevhome.com, Electric Vehicles
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The SAIC-Momenta joint venture has registered capital of 300 million yuan (about 45 million dollars), with Momenta holding 51%.
3 independent sourceschinaevhome.com, 证券之星, GlobalChinaEV
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Baidu presented Apollo World, a simulation model for autonomous driving learning and validation, in Shenzhen.
3 independent sourcesautoherald.co.kr, 盖世汽车, cnevpost.com
Single source so far(5)
- Mercedes-Benz has chosen Momenta for its intelligent driving systems. (according to 汽车之家)
- Apollo World can generate up to 100,000 km of virtual driving per day. (according to autoherald.co.kr)
- Baidu Apollo has published the '2+3' standard. (according to 盖世汽车)
- NIO has presented the 5 nm Shenji NX9031 chip. (according to 手机新浪网)
Updates(6)
- 7 Nov, 01h14Baidu Apollo presents Apollo World and the '2+3' standard.
- 7 Nov, 01h14NIO presents a 5 nm chip, Shenji NX9031.
- 7 Nov, 01h14SAIC-Momenta joint venture: the project is presented as a formed company, with capital of 300 million CNY, Momenta holding 51%.
- 6 Nov, 02h34New: BAIC highlights software and embedded electronics over engines.
- 6 Nov, 02h34New: the Chengdu-Chongqing cluster is proposed for the national MIIT list.
- 6 Nov, 02h34New: SAIC and Momenta announce an intelligent driving joint venture project.
AI cross-check of the headlines and extracts of 60 articles (44 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets, or by the manufacturer’s official press room · 7 Nov, 01h14
Context and reference points, separate from the story's news. Every item links to its source; updated on 5 Nov
Key terms
- New energy vehicle
- Category used in China to designate electrified cars, namely 100% electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Wikipedia
- Autonomous driving
- Ability of a vehicle to travel on public roads in normal traffic conditions without human intervention; the concept covers, depending on context, different levels, from semi-autonomous vehicles (Level 2+) to vehicles with driving delegation (Level 3+), Level 5 (fully autonomous) not existing to date. Wikipedia
- Embedded system
- Autonomous electronic and computer system, often real-time, specialized in a specific task; the term designates both the computer hardware and the software used, with generally limited resources in terms of size and consumption. Wikipedia
Timeline
newest firstDot = severity
- 10h39
ChinaLa confiance dans les logiciels installés par OTA en question
Un article technique examine comment garantir la fiabilité et la traçabilité des logiciels automobiles déployés par mise à jour à distance.
电子工程专辑
- 05h19
ChinaUn rapport recense les dix grands cas d'usage de l'IA dans l'automobile en 2026
Un document publié en Chine présente les dix principaux cas d'application de l'intelligence artificielle dans l'industrie automobile pour 2026.
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In figures
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Several countries (3)
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Official figures
- Nio · 0 reg. (Germany, Oct 26)
- SAIC Motor · 41,987 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 1 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
- 26
- véhicules
Amounts cited$45 million · RMB300 million · 300 million CNY
Highest number recorded in 3 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 132 | 68 |
| Brazil | 3 | 3 |
| United States | 3 | 3 |
| Germany | 2 | 2 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 129 | 66 |
| English | 7 | 6 |
| Portuguese | 3 | 3 |
| German | 2 | 2 |
| Korean | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- Vingt-six modèles chinois équipés d'une solution VLA recensés8 Nov
- Drafting of China's White Paper on Intelligent Connected Vehicles begins8 Nov
- Un rapport recense les dix grands cas d'usage de l'IA dans l'automobile en 20267 Nov
- La confiance dans les logiciels installés par OTA en question7 Nov
- SAIC and Momenta consider joint venture for autonomous driving7 Nov
- Car manufacturers and autonomous driving companies enter the chip race6 Nov
- China publishes top ten automotive technology trends for 20276 Nov
- Pourquoi peu de constructeurs traditionnels réussissent leur conduite autonome en interne6 Nov
- Nio dévoile sa puce 5 nm Shenji NX90316 Nov
- China: Chengdu-Chongqing intelligent vehicle cluster recognized at national level6 Nov
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