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Great Wall Motor files trademark application linked to metaverse

Photo credit: Great Wall Motor

According to the corporate database Tianyancha, Great Wall Motor recently filed the application for the trademark “Great Wall Metaverse”, indicating its intent to develop virtual rollouts in the future.

CATL sues GWM-backed SVOLT over alleged unfair competition

China's top electric vehicle battery maker CATL has sued smaller rival SVOLT, which is carved out of Great Wall Motor, for alleged unfair competition, according to a local media outlet.

Teaser images of Chery QQ's second BEV model released

Chery QQ’s second BEV model; photo credit: Chery Automobile

Chinese automaker Chery Automobile recently released teaser images of Chery QQ’s second BEV model, which is expected to hit the market in 2022.

Battery swappable Venucia D60EV goes on sale

Venucia recently put the battery swappable version of the D60EV onto the market. Coming with only one variant, the model is priced at 129,800 yuan ($20,405) after subsidies. It carries a 51kWh ternary-lithium battery pack offered by CATL that enables a NEDC-rated range of 423km.

Chery New Energy, Luxshare-ICT intend to build joint venture for NEV R&D, manufacturing

Luxshare-ICT, a Chinese manufacturer of cable assembly and connector system solutions, announced on Feb. 12 it has forged a strategic partnership with Chery Holding, Chery Automobile, and Chery New Energy. Based on the cooperation, it will build a joint venture with Chery New Energy to engage in the R&D and manufacturing businesses of new energy vehicles.

BYD builds subsidiary named DENZA Auto Sales Service Co., Ltd.

According to the business data platform Qichacha, DENZA Auto Sales Service Co., Ltd. was founded as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BYD Auto Industry Company Limited. It involves a registered capital of 50 million yuan ($7.86 million).

Tesla denies rumored second China factory siting in Shenyang

On February 12th, an article from Liaoning provincial government’s Wechat account mentioned that the authorities are laying the foundation for Tesla’s new energy project settling in the city of Shenyang. 

Tesla sells 59,845 China-made vehicles in January

Tesla sold 59,845 China-made vehicles in January, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). That represented a year-over-year surge of 286.5% but a month-over-month decline of 15.2%.

China's homegrown PV retail sales fall 4.5% YoY in Jan. 2022

In January 2022, the retail sales of locally-produced PVs (referring to cars, MPVs, SUVs and minibuses) in China amounted to around 2.112 million units, dipping 4.5% from the previous year, while also dropping 1.4% compared to the previous month, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

China aims to expand charging system for 20 mln EVs by 2025

China aims to complete the building of an intelligent and highly efficient charging infrastructure system that is able to satisfy the charging demands of over 20 million electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of the 14th five-year plan period, namely, the year of 2025, according to a document recently issued by several Chinese governmental departments including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

FAW Group sells over 300,000 vehicles in Jan. with best-ever Hongqi monthly sales

One of China's largest auto groups, FAW Group, sold over 300,000 vehicles in January, with its Hongqi brand's sales hitting a record high, the automaker announced on February 13th.

SAIC Motor's Roewe to raise NEV prices due to subsidy decline, chip shortage

Roewe, a brand of SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Company, has already joined the lineup of automakers who raise prices of new energy vehicle (NEV) models to handle the national NEV subsidiary reduction that has become effective since Jan. 1, 2022.

JAC Group Jan export volume jumps 42.25% YoY

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC Group) sold 52,000 vehicles in January, increasing 22.69% from a month ago, but dropping 10.64% year on year. On the other hand, JAC group is doing exceptionally well in foreign markets, with a growing export volume in the first month of 2022.

Dongfeng Motor Jan. PV sales rise 13.8% YoY

Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) started 2022 with growing sales performance in January, especially in its wholly-owned passenger vehicle sector, the company announced on February 11th.

CATL teams up with three firms to co-exploit lithium resources in Sichuan province

Sichuan CATL New Energy Resource Co., Ltd. (“Sichuan CATL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CATL, recently signed a four-party agreement with three Sichuan-based companies for the cooperation on exploration and supply of lithium resources, CATL announced on Feb. 14 via its WeChat account.

Changan Auto Jan. sales reach over 270,000 vehicles, driven by wholly-owned brands

Changan Auto started the year 2022 with growing momentum, with its wholly-owned Blue Whale lineup selling over 130,000 vehicles in January, the automaker announced on February 14th.

Black Sesame to build cost-effective autonomous driving solution with Elektrobit

On February 14th, China's autonomous driving computing chip developer, Black Sesame Technologies, announced that it has reached cooperation with the world-leading software supplier, Elektrobit, for autonomous driving software development.