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Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai closes $300 million plus Series D financing
Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai closes $300 million plus Series D financing

Hesai, a Shanghai-based LiDAR manufacturer, announced on June 8 the completion of its Series D funding with over $300 million raised. The latest financing round was led by GL Ventures, Xiaomi, Meituan, and CITICPE.

Jun. 8 , 2021
China's homegrown PV retail sales inch up 1.1% YoY in May 2021
China's homegrown PV retail sales inch up 1.1% YoY in May 2021

In May 2021, around 1.655 million locally-produced PVs (referring to cars, MPVs, SUVs and minibuses) were handed over to consumers in China, representing a year-on-year growth of 1.1% and a month-on-month increase of 0.8%, according to the CPCA.

Jun. 8 , 2021
BYD NEV sales surge in May greatly thanks to soar in PHEV sales
BYD NEV sales surge in May greatly thanks to soar in PHEV sales

BYD Company Limited (BYD) announced it scored a 45.49% year-on-year leap by selling 46,295 new vehicles in May 2021.

Jun. 8 , 2021
Why Chinese Internet giants race to dive into car business
Why Chinese Internet giants race to dive into car business

One of the main reasons for Internet tech companies’ zeal in car cause is the huge market potential of smart cars and new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China.

Jun. 7 , 2021
SAIC Motor sees May 2021 sales slide 14.02% from a year ago
SAIC Motor sees May 2021 sales slide 14.02% from a year ago

SAIC Motor said its complete vehicle sales reached 406,735 units in May 2021, dropping 14.02% compared to the same period in 2020.

Jun. 4 , 2021
GAC AION sees monthly deliveries exceed 10,000 units for the first time
GAC AION sees monthly deliveries exceed 10,000 units for the first time

GAC AION, the BEV-focused wholly-owned subsidiary of GAC Group, announced it delivered 10,395 new vehicles in May 2021, representing a robust year-on-year leap of 154% and for the first time recording monthly deliveries of over 10,000 units.

Jun. 4 , 2021