Gasgoo Daily: CPCA predicts continuous growth in NEV sales by end of 2022
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CPCA predicts continuous growth in NEV sales by end of 2022
With the slew of stimulus policies issued by national and local authorities, and the further expanded production capacities of new energy vehicle makers, China’s new energy vehicle market shall see a positive increase in the second half of 2022, according to China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The market demand and sales will continue to grow until the subsidies expire by the end of the year.
Lotus Cars to prioritize Chinese buyers for first Emira FEs
On July 22nd, Lotus Cars announced the delay in delivery of the Emira FE model due to the universal supply chain crunch. The delivery date of the vehicles will be pushed back to the second quarter of 2023. The automaker said that it will make sure the first batch of the Emira FEs will be delivered to Chinese customers first.
Photo credit: Lotus Cars
SAIC Audi Q6 to make debut on July 24th
The Q6 model under SAIC Audi will be officially launched on July 24th. As SAIC Audi's first mid-to-large SUV model, the Q6 measures 5,099mm long, which is 32mm longer than the Q7.
Xiaomi, Baidu invest in automotive LED supplier Jinghe Tech
China’s automotive LED developer Shanghai Jinghe Photoelectric Technology Company (Jinghe Tech) announced the completion of its A++ funding round.
Baidu’s Robotaxi service starts operation in Chengdu
Baidu’s autonomous driving mobility service, Apollo Go, started operation in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province.
GAC Group plans construction of power battery volume production lines
GAC Group is preparing to build production lines for mass-produced power batteries, according to the speech Zeng Qinghong, Chairman of GAC Group, delivered on July 21 at the 2022 World EV & ES Battery Conference.
Audi Q4 e-tron hits market in China
On July 21, the Audi Q4 e-tron, the first luxury all-electric SUV model built on the MEB platform, officially hit the market in China with a price range of RMB299,900-RMB377,100 ($44,340-$55,755).
Siemens, NEVC’s first NEV energy efficiency lab starts operation in Beijing
The laboratory for complete vehicle energy efficiency R&D jointly established by China’s National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center (NEVC) and Siemens was inaugurated on July 20th in Beijing.
CATL to build new manufacturing base for power battery system in Jining city
CATL announced on July 21 it planned to invest no more than 14 billion yuan ($2.069 billion) in the construction of a new manufacturing base for power battery system in Jining city, Shandong province.
CATL and Ford announce Global Strategic Cooperation to promote EVs worldwide
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited ("CATL") and Ford Motor Company ("Ford") today announced a non-binding MOU outlining Global Strategic Cooperation including supplying batteries in China, Europe and North America.
ArcelorMittal and Tier 1 automotive supplier Gestamp have successfully trialed the use of low-carbon emissions steel for use in car parts that will ultimately be used in the production of vehicles in Europe.
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