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Aug 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Dreame shuts down rocket-car project after funding ends
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Chinese vacuum maker Dreame is reportedly shutting down its automotive effort “Project Starry Sky” after government funding dried up. The division previously employed over 1,000 people but is now down to a small legal and HR team winding down operations, while Dreame says it will focus on smart home, outdoor/garden, smart mobility, and embodied AI.
WHO: Dreame
WHAT: Dreame reportedly shuts down its automotive project “Project Starry Sky.”
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 2:52 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Government funding for Dreame’s automotive work dried up amid new rules tightening oversight of China’s private fund industry, which singled out Dreame.
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