After building cars, will we create 'humans'? Over ten car companies are laying out plans, has it become a necessary option in the AI era?

① The Chairman of Ideal Automobile, Li Xiang, responded to whether there will be humanoid robots, stating that the probability is definitely 100%, but the timing is not now; ② Apart from Tesla, Chinese brands including BYD, Guangzhou Automobile Group, Chery Automobile, Xiaomi, Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Stock, Xpeng Motors, SAIC Motor, Chongqing Changan Automobile, and Dongfeng Automobile are all involved in the field of humanoid robots.

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Li Xiang discusses the latest Global Strategy of "Ideal" - transforming into an AI company, aiming for the top three domestic large models, and in the future, building a unified VLA model to become your silicon-based family.

Recently, Li Xiang announced that Li Auto is no longer just an automobile manufacturer but an AI company. "ChatGPT has ushered in a new AI era, which has strengthened our belief - Smart Automobile must focus on AI as its core, not just the intelligence of Hardware."

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Zhiji and Avita have recently attracted significant investment, with 'state-owned investors' fully backing New energy Fund automobiles.

① The 9.4 billion yuan financing for Zhiji Autos has continued support from both state-owned investment Institutions and market-oriented investment Institutions. ② From Zhiji Autos in Shanghai to Avita in Chongqing, then to GAC Aion, NIO in Hefei, and Li Auto in Changzhou, the involvement of local state-owned assets reflects the demand for industry drive and regional development. ③ After the conclusion of the Central Economic Work Conference, local governments are actively promoting industrial upgrades, demonstrating their main roles and responsibilities in the transition between new and old drivers of growth.

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Caixin Auto Morning News [December 26th]

① Passenger Vehicle market retail from December 1-22 was 1.692 million vehicles; ② Chongqing Changan Automobile's Zhu Huarong: Huawei has reserved a 20% equity stake for Changan, and appropriate arrangements will be made in the future; ③ Zhi Mi Automobile completed a 9.4 billion yuan Series B financing;

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Li Xiang speaks out publicly after nine months: 100% humanoid Siasun Robot&Automation, not making Robotaxi.

Regarding the future product layout, Li Xiang directly denied the Robotaxi product, stating that Li Auto will not enter this area, but Li Auto will definitely develop humanoid robots, although the timing is not now. By 2030, Li Auto has a 50% chance of creating a very interesting supercar that will incorporate AI.

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Electric Vehicle companies are also "breaking down walls"! Xiaomi Autos are connecting to the "Weixiaoli" charging network.

① Xiaomi Autos has reached a Charging Station sharing cooperation with "Weixiaoli", but will still build its own Charging Stations later. ② The charging service market is gradually maturing and improving, but latecomer Electric Vehicle brands outside of Xiaomi Autos will still choose to build their own Charging Stations.

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