Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-10-09 01:26Core Viewpoint - The report from Southwest Securities highlights the growth in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, with significant retail sales figures and a focus on technological advancements in smart vehicles and robotics [2][4]. Group 1: New Energy Vehicle Sales - From September 1 to 21, retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles reached 1.191 million units, a year-on-year increase of 1% and a month-on-month increase of 8% [2][3]. - Cumulatively, retail sales for the year have reached 15.955 million units, representing a year-on-year growth of 9% [2][3]. - For the same period, new energy passenger vehicle sales were 697,000 units, showing a year-on-year increase of 10% and a month-on-month increase of 11%, with a penetration rate of 58.8% [2][3]. Group 2: Smart Vehicle Development - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced plans to compile an industrial development plan focusing on key technologies such as automotive artificial intelligence and operating systems [4]. - As of July, the penetration rate of L2-level passenger vehicles reached 62.58%, supported by over 35,000 kilometers of open testing roads [4]. - Companies are releasing innovative results, such as the OTA upgrade from Zhijie and the Auto Omni solution from Zebra Smart Travel, indicating a shift towards large-scale application in the industry [4]. Group 3: Heavy-Duty Trucks - In August, the penetration rate of new energy heavy-duty trucks reached 26.61%, with expectations for record sales in September due to seasonal demand and policy support [5]. - The cumulative penetration rate for new energy commercial vehicles from January to September is expected to increase from 25.03% [5]. Group 4: Robotics Sector - Google released Gemini Robotics 1.5, promoting the realization of general intelligence through cross-robot skill transfer [5]. - The Shanghai Industrial Expo showcased significant technological breakthroughs from domestic industrial robot companies, marking a critical period for the industry's transition to large-scale implementation [5].