Gasgoo Daily: BYD’s 2023 e2 model to hit market on Apr. 6

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BYD’s 2023 e2 model to hit market on Apr. 6

The 2023 facelift of the e2 model will officially hit the market on April 6, said BYD. Riding on the e-Platform 3.0, the new battery-electric model adopts the 8-in-1 electric power assembly with increased comprehensive efficiency. 

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Tencent obtains permit for Hangzhou’s advanced assisted driving map

According to information released by the Department of Natural Resources of Zhejiang Province, Chinese tech giant Tencent has obtained the first batch of licenses for advanced assisted driving map of Hangzhou city.  

JAC Group to launch new passenger vehicle brand on Apr. 12

JAC Group’s passenger vehicle arm will hold a brand launch event on April 12, introducing its new brand and the brand’s first vehicle model, which is named EV3. Positioned as a compact new energy vehicle, the EV3 measures 4,025mm long, 1,770mm wide, 1,560mm tall, with a 2,620mm wheelbase. 

HiPhi to again deploy Meridian Audio’s sound system

On April 3, HiPhi, the Chinese luxury electric vehicle brand owned by Human Horizons, announced the deepening of its strategic partnership with the British luxury audio brand Meridian Audio. 

Chinese van-hiring firm Lalamove shows intention to develop electric trucks in IPO prospectus

Lalamove, the Chinese same-day delivery and courier service provider and van hire platform, has submitted its prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for an initial public offering under the name "Lalatech". 

BAIC Group’s premium EV brand ARCFOX delivers 2,305 vehicles in Mar. 2023

ARCFOX, the high-end electric vehicle brand of BAIC Group, saw its monthly delivery volume soar at a three-digit rate both year-on-year and month-on-month in March 2023.

Dongfeng Aeolus sees 8% YoY increase in Mar. 2023 sales

On Monday, Chinese legacy automaker Dongfeng Motor released the monthly sales records of its three wholly-owned brands in March 2023, all of which showed positive results. 

NIO completes 20 millionth battery swap

With a NIO ES6 leaving NIO’s service center in Wuchang subdistrict, Hangzhou city with a fully charged battery pack on Apr. 3, NIO officially reached the milestone of completing 20 million battery swaps.