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In early 2026, the intelligent EV IM5 (the overseas version of the Zhiji L6) and IM6 (the overseas version of the Zhiji LS6) from Zhiji Auto successively entered the UAE and Tunisia, marking a further deepening of the brand's strategic presence in the Middle East and North Africa markets. According to the plan, Zhiji Auto is expected to use the UAE as a hub to accelerate its expansion into surrounding regions and achieve comprehensive coverage across the entire Middle East market within the year.

Xiaomi Auto announced that the latest OTA update has been gradually rolled out, lowering the safety mileage threshold for assisted driving. Xiaomi Auto explained that the safety mileage requirement for assisted driving has been reduced from 1,000 km to 300 km. This threshold is set to allow users to gradually familiarize themselves with assisted driving functions and develop sufficient safety awareness. Xiaomi Auto reminds users that assisted driving is not autonomous driving; please always pay attention to road conditions and maintain timely control of the vehicle.

Dongfeng Motor announced that in January 2026, it sold 185,000 vehicles, up 29.5% YoY. Among them, NEV sales reached 83,000 units, up 112% YoY, while sales of self-owned brands totaled 123,000 units, up 75% YoY.

Recently, Guansheng disclosed that its solid-liquid hybrid battery electrolyte membrane employs a self-developed polymer solid-state electrolyte membrane. Furthermore, the company's technical focus in the solid-state battery field is primarily on polymer-based solid-liquid hybrid batteries, with a key emphasis on industrial and commercial energy storage applications. This approach offers advantages such as lower costs, high safety, and relatively mature manufacturing processes, making it suitable for mass production. Simultaneously, Guansheng also possesses technical reserves for quasi-solid-state ternary lithium batteries, with its core process involving the use of ultraviolet light cross-linking polymerization technology to achieve in-situ curing of the electrolyte membrane.

On February 6, Farasis Energy disclosed its annual performance forecast for 2025, estimating a net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company in the range of -830 million yuan to -580 million yuan. The estimated net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is expected to be between -861.8 million yuan and -611.8 million yuan. The company has intensified its market expansion efforts during the year, cultivating new customers and optimizing its client structure. Additionally, adjustments in customer settlement models and the replacement of certain products have temporarily impacted gross margins.

The Secretary General of the Passenger Car Association stated that global auto sales reached 8.86 million units in December 2025, up 2% YoY. Sales from January to December 2025 totaled 96.47 million units, up 5% YoY. Global auto sales grew 5% in 2025, with China (34.35 million units, up 9%), the US (16.72 million units, up 1%), India (5.58 million units, up 7%), Japan (4.56 million units, up 3%), and Germany (3.16 million units, up 1%). China's share of the global auto market continued to rise, rebounding to a high of 40% in November and remaining at a favorable level of 37% in December. China's auto market share reached 34.2% in 2024 and 35.6% in 2025, an increase of 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous year.

The project plans to construct a 1.5GWh prismatic LFP battery-based standalone ESS power station, including 300 sets of 5MWh ESS battery containers and 75 sets of 5MW booster integrated cabins.

Waymo and Uber (NYSE: UBER) announced an upgraded strategic partnership: The two parties plan to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxi units in the Middle East by 2027, covering three major markets—Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh. According to the plan, all 1,200 Robotaxi units will be integrated into the Uber App to provide public transportation services.

Tesla Vice President Tao Lin stated today that Tesla would actively participate in related work on assisted autonomous driving in the Chinese market, but could not yet provide a clear timeline for implementation. Elon Musk previously indicated that Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) would be deployed in Europe this February, with the Chinese market to follow.

LG Energy Solution will terminate its joint venture with Stellantis.

[Chengxin Lithium: Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Shengtun Lithium to Acquire 13.93% Equity in Huirong Mining for 1.26 Billion Yuan] Chengxin Lithium announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shengtun Lithium, intends to acquire a 13.93% equity stake in Yajiang County Huirong Mining Co., Ltd. held by Xiamen Chuangyi Shengtun New Energy Industry Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) for 1.26 billion yuan in cash. Upon completion of this transaction, the company will hold 100% equity in Huirong Mining.

[CAAM Guo Shougang: Accelerating the Development of Key Standards for Driving Automation and Collision Safety] The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will continue to thoroughly implement the requirements of the National Standardization Development Outline and the NEV Industry Development Plan (2021–2035), among others, and accelerate the development of key standards for driving automation, collision safety, and control components. Upgrading standards is expected to enhance vehicle safety levels and quality performance, laying a solid foundation for the high-quality and sustainable development of the automotive industry.

[ SMM Hydrogen Energy Express ] On February 4, the Sikaqi Hydrogen Energy Ecological Chain Project (Phase I) 8,000 mt water electrolysis hydrogen production project was filed for record. The project entity is Sikaqi (Hebei) Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (established on December 29, 2025). Construction location: Anci District, Langfang City, Hebei province. Technical route: hydrogen production by water electrolysis, including alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production, proton exchange membrane water electrolysis hydrogen production, and 10MW solid oxide water electrolysis hydrogen production. Annual hydrogen production capacity is 80,000 mt. Phase I will construct 200MW wind power generation and ESS green electricity direct connection (off-grid type), achieving green hydrogen production from green electricity.