Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-09-15 01:59Domestic News - The Ministry of Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imported analog chips originating from the United States, following a formal application submitted by the Jiangsu Semiconductor Industry Association on July 23, 2025 [2] - As of September 10, 2025, the number of applications for the vehicle trade-in program has reached 8.3 million, with the Ministry of Commerce working with relevant departments to support local reforms in automotive consumption [3] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment will continue to conduct consistency checks on new car production and in-use vehicles, aiming for comprehensive inspections of problematic enterprises and risky models [4] - Guangzhou is launching a 300 million yuan automotive consumption subsidy program, offering up to 5,000 yuan for eligible car purchases from September 15 to 30, 2025 [5] International News - Volvo is recalling 1,355 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential issue with the front seatbelt retractor's torque rod, with dealers set to replace the affected components free of charge [6] - The International Energy Agency projects strong growth in low-emission hydrogen projects despite facing multiple challenges, with global hydrogen demand expected to rise to nearly 100 million tons by 2024, a 2% increase from 2023 [7] - Elon Musk's xAI has laid off approximately 500 employees, about one-third of its data annotation team, as part of a restructuring plan [8] - Rivian is recalling 24,214 electric vehicles in the U.S. due to a software defect that may cause the highway assist system to misidentify vehicles ahead [9] Corporate News - Changan Automobile forecasts that the Robotaxi market in China will grow to 430 billion yuan by 2035, as automotive companies transition from manufacturing to mobility service providers [10] - Dongfeng Motor Group is developing a self-developed solid-state battery with a capacity of 350Wh/kg, expected to debut in vehicles by 2026, achieving a range of 1,000 kilometers [11] - Faraday Future is planning to spin off its Crypto and related assets for public listing, having successfully completed two rounds of crypto asset allocation totaling approximately 7 million dollars [12] - Didi announced that the average commission for all orders in 2024 will be 14%, with most of the commission being used for subsidies and platform maintenance [13] - Zijin Mining has launched a lithium carbonate project in Argentina with an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons, with plans for further expansion to 60,000-80,000 tons [14] - Baojun is set to unveil its industry-first urban navigation assistance feature by the end of the year, with plans for OTA updates across multiple models [15]