Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced the first batch of L3 conditional autonomous driving vehicle permits in China, with Changan Automobile and BAIC's Arcfox planning to pilot their models in designated areas of Beijing and Chongqing by the first quarter of 2026 [1][2]. Group 1: Company Plans - Changan Automobile's model, the Deep Blue SL03, and BAIC's Arcfox Alpha S (L3 version) will be operated by Chongqing Changan Car Networking Technology Co., Ltd. and Beijing Mobility Automotive Service Co., Ltd., respectively [2]. - Both companies aim to accumulate practical experience for a replicable and scalable autonomous driving operation system, with plans to initiate L3 operations in specific scenarios by the first quarter of 2026 [2]. Group 2: Market Impact - Following the announcement of the permit list, BAIC Blue Valley's stock hit the daily limit, while Changan Automobile's stock closed with a 4.42% increase; the intelligent driving sector saw a surge, with multiple stocks reaching their daily limits [2]. - However, by the afternoon of December 17, both Changan Automobile and BAIC Blue Valley experienced declines, although the intelligent driving index continued to rise [2].

Core Insights - Horizon Robotics achieved a market capitalization of HKD 126 billion by December 16, 2025, reflecting a growth of over 90% since its IPO, which is the largest IPO for a Chinese tech company in the past three years [3][9][8] - The company positions itself as a "Horizontal Platform" for the Robotics era, emphasizing an open and win-win ecosystem [4][12] Company Overview - Horizon Robotics, founded by Yu Kai, is described as a non-typical chip company, focusing on "processing hardware" rather than traditional chip terminology [4] - The company has shipped over 7 million units of its "processing hardware" [5] IPO Significance - The IPO not only marked a significant financial milestone but also attracted long-term international funds, injecting confidence into the Hong Kong market [9] - The timing of the IPO coincided with a market recovery, which Yu Kai humorously attributed to "luck" [8] Ecosystem Ambitions - Horizon's vision includes creating a vibrant ecosystem within the automotive industry, aiming to foster innovation and improve safety and quality of life [12][14] - The first technology ecosystem conference showcased participation from major automotive manufacturers, highlighting the collaborative nature of Horizon's approach [13] Technological Foundations - The company introduced its fourth-generation BPU architecture, named "Riemann," which aims for significant performance improvements through algorithm and architecture optimization [18] - The new architecture enhances tensor calculations and supports vector and floating-point computations, achieving a fivefold increase in energy efficiency [18] HSD Together Model - Horizon launched the HSD Together model, which aims to reduce partners' costs and time by 90%, transforming the business model from selling products to providing services [28][30] - This model is designed to attract more automotive manufacturers, particularly mainstream brands, to join Horizon's ecosystem [29] Competitive Strategy - Horizon's strategy contrasts with competitors like Tesla and Huawei by adopting a semi-open approach, focusing on collaboration rather than strict control [31] - The goal is to establish a trust-based ecosystem that fosters innovation and efficiency, positioning Horizon as a key player in the smart automotive and physical AI markets [32] Future Vision - Horizon aims to leverage its ecosystem to drive technological advancements and ensure long-term growth, with a focus on making technology accessible to everyday users [36]

Core Viewpoint - Xidi Zhijia is set to launch its global IPO on December 11, with an expected listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 19, facing significant operational risks despite a high revenue growth trajectory [1] Company Overview - The IPO price is set at 263 HKD per share, with a total issuance scale of approximately 14.2 to 16.4 billion HKD [1] - The company is backed by major underwriters including CICC, CITIC Securities, and Ping An Securities [1] Investment Structure - Four cornerstone investors have committed a total of 550 million HKD, accounting for 38.4% of the issuance scale, with significant contributions from local government-backed funds [2][3] - The largest investment comes from Xiangjiang Zhicheng, backed by Hunan government funds, totaling 426 million HKD [2][3] Industry Landscape - The closed-scene intelligent driving commercial vehicle market is the smallest segment within the broader intelligent driving market, projected to reach 5.1 billion RMB in 2024, with significant growth potential by 2030 [4] - Despite leading in the closed-scene segment, Xidi Zhijia ranks third in the automated mining truck solutions market and sixth in the overall commercial vehicle intelligent driving market, with a market share of 6.1% [4] Financial Performance - Revenue is projected to grow from 30 million RMB in 2022 to 410 million RMB in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 262.7% [5] - However, net losses are expected to increase significantly, with cumulative losses exceeding 1.5 billion RMB by 2025 [5] Customer Concentration and Cash Flow Issues - The company has a highly concentrated customer base, with the top five clients contributing 96.7% of revenue in 2022, leading to significant operational risks [6] - Cash flow is under pressure due to overdue payments, with over 1.2 billion RMB in receivables exceeding 180 days, indicating low recovery efficiency [7] Valuation Concerns - The post-IPO valuation of Xidi Zhijia is estimated at 11.5 to 11.7 billion HKD, with a 2024 price-to-sales ratio of 28.1 times, which is significantly higher than comparable companies like Boreton [8][9]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the active performance of Hong Kong stocks related to intelligent driving, with notable gains from companies such as Youjia Innovation and Pony.ai [2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China officially announced the first batch of L3-level conditional autonomous driving vehicle permits on December 15, marking a significant step towards the commercialization of L3 autonomous driving in China [3] - Several companies, including BAIC, GAC, Changan, and XPeng, have made progress in L3-related developments, indicating a shift from testing to commercial application in the autonomous driving sector [3] Group 2 - The capital market is optimistic about the industry's prospects, with reports indicating that the approval of L3 permits signifies the formal entry of China into the L3 era, suggesting an industry turning point [3] - Analysts predict that the commercialization of L3 autonomous driving will reshape the automotive industry's value distribution, with a significant increase in the value contribution from software and algorithms [4] - The expectation is that 2026 will become a pivotal year for the commercialization of intelligent driving, as more models receive L3 permits [4]

港股市场智能驾驶概念集体走强，其中，佑驾创新涨超7%，浙江世宝涨超4%，禾赛-W、小马智 行-W、文远知行-W涨超3%。 消息面上，12月15日，首批两款L3级自动驾驶车型获工信部准入许可，将在指定区域开展上路试 点。这两款车型分别为北汽新能源旗下极狐阿尔法S(L3)和长安汽车旗下深蓝SL03。 业内分析认为，在这之前，市面上没有真正能够量产销售、上路运营的L3车型。之前所谓的"L3牌 照"，其实都是测试牌照，允许在规定路段进行L3测试。此次两家车企率先获得准入，是从"允许练 习"变成了"允许正式上路"。这标志着我国自动驾驶技术发展逐步走向量产应用阶段，也是上述两家车 企在自动驾驶领域从技术验证阶段迈向量产应用阶段的重要里程碑。 | 代码 | 名称 | | 涨跌幅 √ | 最新价 | 总市值 | 年初至今涨跌 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 02431 | 佑驾创新 | 0 | 7.23% | 11.710 | 49.27亿 | -40.44% | | 01057 | 浙江世宇 | | 4.40% | 4.750 | 39.08亿 | 65.78 ...

Core Viewpoint - The news highlights the rise of certain intelligent driving concept stocks following the announcement of China's first batch of L3-level conditional autonomous driving vehicle permits by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, marking a significant milestone in the country's autonomous driving industry [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Zhejiang Shibao (01057) increased by 6.59%, trading at 4.85 HKD [1] - Youjia Innovation (02431) rose by 3.11%, trading at 11.26 HKD [1] - Wenyan Zhixing-W (00800) saw a 3.1% increase, trading at 22.6 HKD [1] - Hesai-W (02525) gained 3.49%, trading at 166.1 HKD [1] Group 2: Regulatory Developments - On December 15, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granted permits for two L3-level autonomous driving models from Changan and BAIC Blue Valley [1] - Xiaopeng Motors announced it received an L3-level autonomous driving road testing license in Guangzhou [1] - Li Auto has also obtained an L3-level autonomous driving road testing license in Beijing and is conducting regular L3-level road tests [1] Group 3: Industry Insights - Guotai Junan Securities reported that the vehicle permits signify the official entry of China into the L3 autonomous driving era [1] - Huatai Securities indicated that the implementation of L3 permits will accelerate the value reconstruction of the intelligent driving industry chain, with expectations that by 2026, intelligent driving will become a significant direction for AI applications [1] - Investment opportunities are suggested in key areas such as smart vehicles, drive-by-wire chassis, domain control chips, and lidar technology [1]

格隆汇12月17日｜港股市场智能驾驶概念集体走强，其中，佑驾创新涨超7%，浙江世宝涨超4%，禾赛-W、小马智 行-W、文远知行-W涨超3%。 | 代码 | 名称 | | 涨跌幅 v | 最新价 | 总市值 | 年初至今涨跌 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 02431 | 佑驾创新 | (0) | 7.23% | 11.710 | 49.27亿 | -40.44% | | 01057 | 浙江世宇 | | 4.40% | 4.750 | 39.08亿 | 65.78% | | 02525 | 天赛-W | | 3.80% | 166.600 | 260.13亿 | -21.71% | | 02026 | 小马智行-W | 0 | 3.48% | 113.000 | 489.9亿 | -18.71% | | 00800 | 文远知行-W | | 3.19% | 22.620 | 232.22亿 | -16.53% | | 06088 | FIT HON TENG | | 2.29% | 5.370 | 392.21亿 | 47.12% | | 026 ...

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Core Viewpoint - Guosheng Securities expresses optimism about SUTENG JUCHUANG's (02498) laser radar product order demand and commercialization potential, projecting total revenue of 2.3/3.5/4.4 billion from 2025 to 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 37%/56%/24% [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - SUTENG JUCHUANG reported Q3 2025 shipment of 186,000 laser radars, a year-on-year increase of 34.0%, with ADAS laser radar shipments at approximately 150,000 units, up 14.3%, and robot laser radar shipments at about 36,000 units, up 393.1% [1] - The company's Q3 2025 revenue reached 410 million, with product/solution/service and other revenues at 390/10/8 million respectively, and a gross margin of approximately 23.9% [1] Group 2: ADAS Laser Radar Developments - In the domestic market, the EM platform set to launch in 2025 has secured orders from 13 automakers for a total of 56 models, with EMX receiving orders for 49 models expected to enter mass production in 2026 [2] - The EM4 model has been integrated into several vehicles from leading new energy automakers and is becoming a core component for L3 autonomous driving, with new model orders from major clients enhancing the customer and model diversity [2] Group 3: Robotics and Other Laser Radar Products - In the robotic lawnmower sector, the company introduced E1R and Airy products to address complex boundary recognition needs [3] - In urban delivery, the company has established partnerships with 90% of leading global clients using core products EMX, E1R, and Fairy, while also collaborating with Didi on a new generation of Robotaxi models [3] Group 4: Long-term Growth Potential - The company unveiled the Active Camera2 at the IROS conference, which is the industry's first integrated sensor system combining dTOF, RGB stereo, and IMU for enhanced 3D spatial perception and motion information, recognized by Yole Group as a representative case for humanoid robot perception solutions [4]

12月17日，港股市场智能驾驶概念集体走强，其中，佑驾创新涨超7%，浙江世宝涨超4%，禾赛-W、小马智行- W、文远知行-W涨超3%。 股票频道更多独家策划、专家专栏，免费查阅>> 责任编辑：栎树 业内分析认为，在这之前，市面上没有真正能够量产销售、上路运营的L3车型。之前所谓的"L3牌照"，其实都是测 试牌照，允许在规定路段进行L3测试。此次两家车企率先获得准入，是从"允许练习"变成了"允许正式上路"。这标 志着我国自动驾驶技术发展逐步走向量产应用阶段，也是上述两家车企在自动驾驶领域从技术验证阶段迈向量产应 用阶段的重要里程碑。 | 代码 | 名称 | | 涨跌幅 √ | 最新价 | 总市值 | 年初至今涨跌 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 02431 | 佑驾创新 | 0 | 7.23% | 11.710 | 49.27亿 | -40.44% | | 01057 | 浙江世宝 | | 4.40% | 4.750 | 39.08亿 | 65.78% | | 02525 | 禾寨-W | | 3.80% | 166.600 | 260.13亿 | ...