Gasgoo Daily: Huawei, Chongqing city to co-work on intelligent electric vehicle industrial chain

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Huawei, Chongqing city to co-work on intelligent electric vehicle industrial chain

On Jan. 30, Chinese ICT giant Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Huawei”) and Chongqing municipal government signed a framework agreement to jointly build the industrial chain and ecosystem for intelligent-connected electric vehicles, and deepen cooperation in such field as AI, smart city, Industrial Internet of Things, and corporate digital transition.

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Xiaotong Zhu resigns as legal representative of Tesla’s Beijing sales company

According to the corporate database Tianyancha, Xiaotong Zhu has resigned as the legal representative and general manager of Tesla Automobile Sales and Service (Beijing) Co., Ltd., and the positions have been taken over by Wang Hao. Besides, Mr. Zhu is still the chairman of the Beijing-registered sales company.

Haima Automobile forecasts net loss for year of 2022

Chinese automaker Haima Automobile today forecasted a full-year net loss attributable to shareholders of 1.2 billion-1.8 billion yuan ($177.667 million-$266.501 million) for the year of 2022, sliding from the annual net profit of 111.68 million yuan ($16.535 million) earned in 2021.

CATL-backed Brunp Recycling to build factory in Foshan for waste battery recycling, reuse

CATL announced on Monday its majority-owned subsidiary, Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. ("Brunp Recycling" or "the company"), plans to launch an integrated new materials industrial project in Foshan city, Guangdong province, as part of efforts to improve its layouts in recycling and disposal of decommissioned power batteries, which are regarded as one of the important sources of power battery materials.

BYD forecasts three-digit YoY hike in 2022 annual net profit

BYD Company Limited ("BYD") announced on Monday its annual net profit attributable to shareholders in 2022 was anticipated to zoom up 425.42% to 458.26% year on year.

Geely’s premium EV brand ZEEKR to put two all-new models onto market in 2023

ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand of Geely Holding, announced on Monday its five major missions for the year of 2023 through a letter to its staff members.

BAIC BluePark projects net loss of at least 5.2 billion yuan in 2022

BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., ("BAIC BluePark"), the parent company of BAIC BJEV, on Jan. 30 released the forecast of its financial results for the year of 2022.

Chery ships 24,000 vehicles overseas during Chinese Lunar New Year holiday

During the just ended Chinese Lunar New Year holiday, Chery Holding Group (Chery) successively shipped 24,000 vehicles to eleven countries in Europe, Central Asia, Australia, and South America, the automaker disclosed on January 30.

Up to now, Chery’s cumulative export volume has surpassed 2.4 million vehicles.

Chery EXEED Yaoguang SUV kicks off presale

On January 30, Chery Holding’s EXEED brand kicked off presale of its all-new SUV model Yaoguang, which is priced from 167,800 yuan.

Honda Motor announces major merger of two China business units

Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. ("Honda China") announced on Jan. 30 that its wholly-owned subsidiary Honda Motor (China) Technology Co., Ltd. ("HMCT") will merge with Honda Engineering China Co., Ltd. ("EGCH") in order to further strengthen the strategic operation system for its China production works in the era of electrification.

Former GWM's executive Wang Fengying joins XPeng as president

On January 30, XPeng announced that the renowned veteran in China’s automotive industry, Ms. Wang Fengying, joined the startup as its president.

XPENG AEROHT's X2 flying car granted flight license by Civil Aviation Administration of China

XPENG AEROHT, an urban air mobility (UAM) company and an affiliate of XPeng Inc., announced on Monday via its WeChat account it has officially received a licensed flight certificate issued by the CAAC Central and Southern Regional Administration (“CAAC” stands for Civil Aviation Administration of China), making the XPENG X2 the first manned electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVOTL) product in China to get the official flight approval. 

Farasis Energy plans to build 30GWh power battery production base in Guangzhou

Chinese power battery maker Farasis Energy (GanZhou) Co., Ltd. ("Farasis Energy") announced on Jan. 30 it intends to sign an agreement with the Administration Committee of Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone for a new power battery manufacturing project.