Story no.48InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +2Notable Several countries (3)31 Oct → 7 Nov49 facts · 140 art.
AI and autonomous driving: China accelerates, Mercedes-Benz chooses Momenta
In China, Nio, Momenta and SAIC are multiplying announcements on AI, onboard computing and autonomous driving, while authorities launch a first training program on the national standard for intelligent and connected vehicles. Li Bin, head of Nio, puts the value created by AI in the automotive sector at more than $1.2 trillion and presents the 5 nm Shenji NX9031 chip, while SAIC and Momenta are considering a joint venture dedicated to driver assistance systems. Level 3 industrialization is expected in 2028 as a possible turning point for the Chinese market. Internationally, Mercedes-Benz has chosen Chinese firm Momenta for its intelligent driving systems, a technology transfer to a historic German automaker, while coverage of the story extends to Brazil and the United States without specific details in the provided sub-events.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 49 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 7 November 2026. 140 articles from 12 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings, regulation and tariffs); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 15:03.
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), 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 emphasizes software and embedded electronics over engines.
- 6 Nov, 02h34New: the Chengdu-Chongqing cluster is proposed for the MIIT national 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 refers to both the computer hardware and the software used, with generally limited resources in terms of size and consumption. Wikipedia
Timeline
newest firstDot = severity
- 10h39
LatestChinaLa 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.
手机新浪网集微网
- 20h31
ChinaCar manufacturers and autonomous driving companies enter the chip race
Chinese manufacturers and intelligent driving companies are investing heavily in developing their own chips, a high-risk, high-reward strategy.
新浪财经
- 18h08
ChinaPourquoi peu de constructeurs traditionnels réussissent leur conduite autonome en interne
Une analyse revient sur les raisons pour lesquelles seuls quelques constructeurs historiques parviennent à développer en interne leurs systèmes de conduite autonome, entre coûts, données et dépendance aux fournisseurs.
汽车之家
- 11h39
ChinaNio dévoile sa puce 5 nm Shenji NX9031
Nio présente sa puce 5 nm Shenji NX9031, son PDG Li Bin affirmant que la voiture électrique intelligente est le plus grand marché d'application de l'IA.
手机新浪网
- 06h04
Mercedes-Benz se tourne vers Momenta pour sa conduite autonome
Mercedes-Benz choisit le chinois Momenta pour ses systèmes de conduite intelligente, illustrant le transfert de technologies chinoises vers les constructeurs historiques.
汽车之家
- 02h57
Nio : le PDG estime que la conduite autonome ne doit pas supprimer l'emploi des chauffeurs de taxi
Le patron de Nio, Li Bin, déclare que le déploiement de la conduite autonome ne doit pas se traduire par la perte d'emploi des chauffeurs de taxi.
Electric Vehicles
- 01h14
ChinaUne université de Hefei accueille un forum du congrès annuel de la SAE Chine
L'Université de technologie de Hefei a organisé un forum thématique dans le cadre du congrès annuel de la SAE Chine, consacré aux technologies automobiles.
合肥工业大学新闻网
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Countries concerned
Several countries (3)
Brands concerned
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
Amounts cited$45 million · RMB300 million · 300 million CNY
Highest number recorded in 2 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 130 | 68 |
| Brazil | 3 | 3 |
| United States | 3 | 3 |
| Germany | 2 | 2 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 127 | 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
- 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
- Mercedes-Benz se tourne vers Momenta pour sa conduite autonome6 Nov
- Nio : le PDG estime que la conduite autonome ne doit pas supprimer l'emploi des chauffeurs de taxi6 Nov
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