[Chinese CRRC meter gauge locomotive delivered to Kenya]A few days ago, the second batch of two meter-gauge locomotives developed by CRRC Qishuyan for Kenya was successfully shipped out. Editor/Ma Xue
Recently, the first comprehensive base for intelligent connected vehicle technology innovation across the entire value chain in China, the China Automotive Center Intelligent Connected Technology Innovation Base, officially started construction in Dongli District. The benchmark project has a total investment of nearly 2 billion yuan, covers an area of over 140 acres, and has a total construction area of about 100000 square meters. It plans to build 36 advanced laboratory clusters such as intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit, covering multiple key areas of intelligent connected vehicles. It is expected to be completed and put into use by 2028, achieving full coverage of research and testing technology for intelligent connected vehicles and filling the gap in China's technological innovation infrastructure in this field. An Tiecheng, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the China Automotive Center, stated that this base is a key action to connect the "14th Five Year Plan" and implement the layout of the "15th Five Year Plan" intelligent networking field. It will focus on technological innovation throughout the entire value chain and create a comprehensive scientific and technological innovation platform. Editor/Cheng Liting
Recently, a crucial step has been taken in the construction of a reusable rocket sea recovery system at the Hainan commercial space launch site. Command and control ships and two types of recovery ships have started construction successively, and various participating units have formed special teams to accelerate the progress. It is expected to be delivered and put into use before the end of 2026. Among them, the command and control ship is constructed by Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipyard, responsible for the command and dispatch, remote control and other tasks of rocket sea recovery; The two types of recycling ships are built by Jiangsu Runyang Shipbuilding Industry. The self-propelled type is designed with a single steel straight through deck, while the non self-propelled type is designed with a double deck deck of all steel welded hybrid skeleton and can be towed. They are both equipped with a DP-2 power positioning system and have unmanned remote control and high-precision comprehensive positioning capabilities. The recycling system also includes recycling measurement and control, communication, meteorology, and post-processing systems. Hainan Commercial Development aims to create a public service platform for commercial rocket sea recovery. After the system is completed, it will achieve a closed-loop launch recovery capability at the launch site, effectively promoting the vigorous development of the commercial aerospace industry in Hainan Free Trade Port. Editor/Cheng Liting