Chinese vacuum manufacturer Dreame is shutting down its automotive division after government funding ceased. Project Starry Sky, which once employed over 1,000 people, is winding down operations.
Dreame, which has positioned itself as a diversified technology company beyond home appliances, reportedly made the decision to halt its automotive ambitions due to lack of financial support from Chinese government sources.
Project Starry Sky had represented a significant bet for the company, reflecting broader ambitions to expand beyond its core vacuum business. At its peak, the automotive division maintained a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees.
The shutdown leaves a skeleton crew handling legal and human resources matters as the company exits the sector. The move reflects challenges many Chinese tech companies face when scaling into capital-intensive industries like automotive manufacturing without sustained government backing.
Dreame has not publicly commented on the decision. The company continues operating its primary home appliance business, which has expanded to include robot vacuums and air purifiers in international markets.
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