Gasgoo Daily: NIO sees 25% technology research center employees back to work
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NIO sees 25% technology research center employees back to work
Roughly 25% of NIO’s employees of its technology research center in Shanghai has returned to work.
Photo credit: NIO
GoGoX files for IPO in Hong Kong
On April 24th, GoGoX (formerly known as GoGoVan), the cargo ride-hailing service provider has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Black Sesame Technologies' Huashan 2 A1000 chip starts mass production
Black Sesame Technologies has launched scaled production of its Huashan 2 A1000 autonomous driving chip. The chip features L2-L3 autonomous driving functions, and is projected to be deployed onto vehicles by the end of 2022.
Mercedes-Geely-backed Smart #1 to hit market tonight
The all-new Smart #1 battery-electric small SUV model will be on the market on April 25th. The vehicle is powered by Geely’s SEA, and designed by Mercedes-Benz.
Photo credit: Geely
Versailles C5 X FM version hits market
The Versailles C5 X FM edition has officially hit the market, with a guidance price of RMB163,700 ($25,180). The vehicle features a 12” center display, HUD, and C-Pilot ADAS.
FAW-Toyota bZ4X starts presale on April 28th
Presale of the FAW-Toyota bZ4X is scheduled on April 28th. The model will roll off the production lines in June this year.
Changan Auto ceases new orders for BenBen E-Star
On April 24th, Changan Auto issued an announcement stating its decision to temporarily cease new orders of its mini electric model, the BenBen E-Star.
iFLYTEK's intelligent auto business sees 38.92% YoY jump in 2021 revenue
China’s intelligent speech developer iFLYTEK saw blooming numbers in its 2021 annual business performance, especially in the intelligent auto sector.
China's EV startup Leapmotor launches CTC technology
Chinese EV startup Leapmotor held an online ceremony today to launch the CTC (cell-to-chassis) technology, and said the first mass-produced model to use the technology, the Leapmotor C01, will soon become available for presale.
NIO provides battery buyout option for BaaS users
NIO has provided a battery buyout option for its BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) users, but has not given a concrete implementation scheme.
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