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XPeng applies for registrations of ‘metaverse’ trademarks

According to business data provider Tianyancha, XPeng's subsidiary Guangdong Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. applied for three “XPeng Metaverse” trademarks on November 1. These trademarks are all awaiting substantive review by relevant authorities.

Ningde sees birth of industrial cluster with annual production value topping 100 billion yuan

Ningde, the city where CATL is headquartered, announced earlier this month its lithium battery new energy industry output production value of 110 billion yuan ($17.205 billion) during the first ten months of this year, the second industrial cluster in this city to surpass 100 billion yuan ($15.641 billion) in annual output.

Changan's Avatar Technology to launch global brand

Avatar Technology, a premium EV brand built by Changan Automobile in partnership with CATL and Huawei, will launch its global brand on Nov. 15.

FAW Group, Bosch China sign framework agreement

At the CIIE 2021, FAW Group and Bosch China inked a framework agreement to build a long-term reliable partnership by leveraging respective advantages in branding, technologies, marketing, and management.

Foton Motor's new energy vehicle sales in Oct. jump 29.08% YoY

Chinese automaker Foton Motor said its auto sales in October edged up 2.66% YoY to about 578,200 units. Notably, its Oct. NEV sales reached 6,183 units, jumping 29.08% from a year ago.

SGMW unveils new hydrogen-fueled trial prototype

On November 8, SAIC-GM-Wuling unveiled its new-generation hydrogen-powered trial prototype, meaning it has made another breakthrough in the development of complete vehicle-used fuel cell system integration technology. The new prototype can run at a top speed of 165km/h, driven by a power system that can churn out up to 140kW.

BYD releases interior photos of BYD Yuan PLUS

BYD recently released the interior images of the BYD Yuan PLUS, the first all-electric SUV based on BYD’s e-platform 3.0. The model will be showcased at this year’s Auto Guangzhou and hit the market in the first quarter of 2022.

GAC AION's new model with super-long range included in MIIT’s catalogue

GAC AION's new all-electric model code-named GAM6480BEVB0P, which boasts a range of over 1,000km, has been included in an official catalogue of China's MIIT and will be displayed at the Auto Guangzhou 2021.

Shanghai may allow Robotaxi operators to charge fees in future

At an industrial forum held during the CIIE period, the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission launched a number of measures to expand the areas for ICV open road tests and diversify ICV application scenarios. The city will push ahead with the pilot operation of Robotaxis and allow operators to charge fees as appropriate in accordance with regulations. 

Human Horizons to deliver second mass-produced model in 2022

China’s high-end futuristic EV startup, Human Horizons, recently unveiled its second flagship model after the HiPhi X, named HiPhi Z, which is expected to start delivery in 2022.

CATL to build two power plants with RMB15 billion

CATL recently announced that the company planned to set up two battery production plants in Guizhou Province and Xiamen City.

Tesla sells 54,391 China-made vehicles in October

Tesla sold 54,391 China-made vehicles in October, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). That included 40,666 vehicles that were exported to other countries last month.

China's homegrown PV retail sales in Oct. drop 14.1% year on year

In October 2021, the retail sales of locally-produced PVs (referring to cars, MPVs, SUVs and minibuses) in China amounted to around 1.738 million units, dipping 14.1% year on year, while climbing 8.3% month on month, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

FAW-Volkswagen inks procurement memorandum with Volkswagen China

FAW-Volkswagen has signed a memorandum of understanding with Volkswagen China regarding imported automobile and auto parts cooperation at the China International Import Expo 2021.

Shanghai adds over 7,000 new connected vehicle testing scenarios

The Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission released its latest innovative measures towards intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) road tests and demonstration pilot zones applications on Nov. 7.

JAC Group's Oct. BEV sales almost double YoY

One of China's major automakers, JAC Group, witnessed a prominent passenger vehicle sales result in October, and its overall export volume more than doubled year on year.