Dalian Lidu RV starts construction of smart manufacturing base with annual capacity of 3,000 units

A driver of an older BYD Tang DM model set off for Tibet, towing a Carlisle caravan. The first stop was Kangding, where the traveler visited hot springs. The route continues further into Tibet.

Zhejiang Jiya Intelligent Technology has introduced a 7 kW/220V utility post that integrates electric vehicle charging, motorhome power supply, and fresh water dispensing. Designed for campsites and RV parks, the unit targets the growing demand for combined refueling and replenishment for both RVs and electric cars. The post features a freeze-resistant water system, a stainless steel IP54-rated enclosure, and a QR-code-based payment system. According to the company, replacing separate charging and water stations with a single unit cuts infrastructure and maintenance costs by over 40%.

China has won the right to host the 23rd Asia-Pacific Caravanning and Camping Congress in 2027. The event will take place in Beijing.

The article covers three modification options for the Tang DM: winter comfort upgrades (up to 500 yuan), rear seat flattening for a bed (800–1500 yuan), and a 28 kW fast-charging retrofit (2000–4000 yuan). Each addresses a specific pain point: cold and dirt in winter, lack of sleeping space on trips, or slow charging and high fuel consumption when the battery is depleted. Modifications may affect warranty, especially the charging system and seat alterations.

BikeX tested the folding e-bike Engwe O20 Boost priced at €1,299 (currently on sale for €1,099). The model features an aluminum frame, a 720 Wh battery, a hub motor with 75 Nm torque, an 8-speed Shimano chain drive, hydraulic disc brakes, and a hydraulic suspension fork. The bike weighs 27 kg, with a maximum load of 150 kg. Folded dimensions are 52.5 × 85 × 88 cm. It is noted that the bike is suitable for short trips from a motorhome but has a complicated warranty and service situation.

In Hunan province, the number of motorhomes surged from 400 to nearly 10,000 in seven years, with 53 standardised campsites covering all 14 cities. However, infrastructure gaps and low campsite profitability persist. China's Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments issued measures to support the RV sector, including simplified land approval for campsites. Yang Guolin, head of Hunan's self-drive tourism association, predicts the 'motorhome + road trip' segment will generate an additional 100 billion yuan for the province in the next 3–5 years.