Li Xiang Hails All-New Li L9 as a Groundbreaking Embodied AI Robot; Foxconn's New Energy R&D Center Opens

On February 5, Li Xiang, CEO of Li Auto, posted online to tease the company’s all-new Li L9, calling it “the groundbreaking work of an embodied intelligent robot.” He emphasized that the vehicle will feature a complete technology stack—comprising “eyes, brain, heart, nerves, and limbs”—enabling it to proactively recognize, understand, and serve users. On the same day, Foxconn officially opened its new energy vehicle R&D center in Zhengzhou, with a total investment of RMB 1 billion, focusing on NEV product planning, platform development, and whole-vehicle manufacturing. Additionally, Changan Automobile unveiled its global sodium-ion battery strategy and launched its first mass-produced vehicle equipped with CATL’s sodium-ion battery, offering a range exceeding 400 km. XPeng announced its flagship large six-seater SUV, the XPeng GX. Faraday Future (FF) also launched three embodied intelligent robots in the U.S., starting at $2,499.