🔋 While global trade debates over electric vehicle tariffs heat up, Chinese automakers are silently revolutionizing the industry – and the world is taking notes. CGTN's Zhu Zhu takes us inside Li Auto's cutting-edge Changzhou facility, where smart factories blend AI-powered assembly lines with eco-conscious manufacturing.
🚗 'Think smartphones on wheels,' says a Li Auto engineer, showing off vehicles with swappable batteries and self-heating systems for icy winters. These innovations come as Chinese EVs achieve record sales in Southeast Asia and Europe, despite recent trade barriers.
🌱 What's their secret sauce? A dual focus on green tech and consumer needs:
- Battery tech that charges faster than your phone 📱⚡
- Solar-integrated roofs that add 50km/day range ☀️🚘
- Subscription-based software upgrades (Netflix-style! 🍿)
As Zhu notes: 'This isn't just about cars – it's China reshaping global tech standards while balancing environmental goals.' With 40% of global EV patents now Chinese, the road ahead looks electrifying ⚡.
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China's EV industry sets global standards amid tariff tensions
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