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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

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With sustainability and purpose-built platforms at its core, Cavan Auto aims to reshape the commercial vehicle landscape with a green ecosystem approach.

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Riding on its ecosystem strength, Xiaomi looks to replicate its smartphone success in the electric vehicle market.

Xiaomi readies for EV exports, bets on ecosystem to boost global reach

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

The EV maker dominates its home market but only sells about 10% of its vehicles abroad.

China's BYD marks 30th year by chasing four-million-car milestone

Dongfeng Honda has unveiled a new NEV production facility, marking a key step toward its goal of an all-electric lineup by 2035.

Honda ramps up EV ambitions with state-of-the-art Wuhan plant

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Xiaomi’s new YU7: Can it stand up to Tesla’s Model Y?

Geely’s newest model combines aggressive pricing and efficiency, targeting BYD’s dominance in the hybrid SUV segment.

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