Gasgoo Daily: Li Auto, Chongqing sign strategic cooperation framework agreement

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Li Auto, Chongqing sign strategic cooperation framework agreement

On December 15, Chongqing city government signed strategic cooperation agreement with Li Auto, with which the automaker will take active participation in the city’s development of auto industry. Chongqing will try its best to offer service to Li Auto and support its development in the city.

Li ONE; photo credit: Li Auto

Tesla super charging stations cover Guizhou

Tesla said its super charging stations offers service across Guizhou province, including 13 super charging stations (75 piles), 8 destination charging stations (16 piles), covering a total mileage of 3,000km.

Daily PV retail sales in 2nd week of Dec. down by 9% YoY

According to the China Passenger Car Association, the daily retail sales of passenger vehicles (PVs) in China fell 9% from a year ago to 52,000 vehicles in the second week of this month, but jumped 17% from the same period of last month. The daily PV volume of the first two weeks this month dropped 12% year over year to 47,000 vehicles.

Leapmotor starts to use delivery centers in Beijing, Hangzhou

Leapmotor started to operate delivery centers in Beijing and Hangzhou to offer such services as delivery, insurance and licensing.  

GWM-back SFCV launches 200kW high-power fuel cell engine

In celebration of the 20th anniversary, Shanghai Fuel Cell Vehicle Powertrain Co.,Ltd. (called “SFCV” for short), a fuel cell tech developer backed by Great Wall Holdings, launched on Dec. 15 a new hydrogen fuel cell engine dubbed “START - Shenzhou 200” with a rated power of up to 200kW.

Webasto names acting President China

The renowned automotive supplier, Webasto, announced two major personnel changes on December 15th. The current President China of Webasto, Jan Henning Mehlfeldt is taking on as President Europe, and Zhang Lihua will be the acting president. 

NVIDIA DRIVE to adopt LiDARs from Hesai Technology

China’s leading LiDAR supplier, Hesai Technology, announced its partnership with the world-leading NVIDIA, supplying LiDARs to the latter’s autonomous driving platform.

China auto sales forecasted to reach 27.5 million units in 2022: CAAM

China automobile sales are expected to reach 27.5 million units in 2022 with a 5.4% year-on-year growth, Chen Shihua, deputy secretary-general of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), said on Dec. 14 at an industrial conference.

Car making newcomer I·T BOX introduces EVs for ride-sharing industry

I·T BOX, a newcomer to the automaking industry, held a brand release ceremony on December 15th and introduced its first two EV models targeting ride-sharing market.

SAIC’s commercial vehicle autonomous driving company partners with Hesai Techonology

SAIC Motor’s young commercial vehicle autonomous driving subsidiary, UTO Pilot, has partnered up with LiDAR supplier Hesai Technology for the latter’s L3-L4 level autonomous driving LiDARs, Hesai announced on December 15th.