Gasgoo Daily: Former Magna China executive Huang Zhenyu takes charge of Xiaomi Auto’s supply chain

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Former Magna China executive Huang Zhenyu takes charge of Xiaomi Auto’s supply chain

Xiaomi Auto has announced several top-level executive changes, including the appointment of Huang Zhenyu, former vice president of Magna China, as the general manager of the supply chain department in the Xiaomi Auto Division. Reporting to the CEO, Lei Jun, Huang Zhenyu is the current vice president of Xiaomi Auto.

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Changan Automobile expects first 5G-enabled factory to start production by end of 2023 

Changan Automobile recently revealed during an institutional survey that its first 5G-enabled factory started construction in December 2022 and is expected to commence operation by the end of 2023. This new factory will feature comprehensive 5G network coverage and leverage digital twin technology to create a fully immersive virtual simulation environment. With 152 digitized operational scenarios built on a unified digital foundation, it aims to become the largest and most advanced new energy vehicle manufacturing facility in the automotive industry.

CATL CTP3.0 Qilin Battery-powered ZEEKR 001 completes delivery

On June 1, the delivery ceremony took place at CATL headquarters for the ZEEKR 001 with a long-range package. The long-range model is powered by CATL's CTP3.0 Battery dubbed "Qilin" and boasts a comprehensive CLTC-rated driving range of 1,032 kilometers.

MINIEYE to provide integrated pilot and parking solution for Chery's JETOUR

On June 1, Chinese intelligent driving solutions developer MINIEYE officially announced that it has received a designated project notice from JETOUR, the SUV brand owned by Chery Holding, to provide JETOUR's production models with L2+ intelligent driving solutions that integrates pilot and parking capabilities.

GAC AION notches all-time high monthly sales in May 2023

GAC AION, the new energy vehicle (NEV) arm of GAC Group, said its monthly vehicle sales hit a record high of 45,003 units in the fifth month of 2023, soaring 114% from the previous year, while also rising 10% from the previous month.

Windrose Technology bags hundreds of millions of yuan in Series A financing

Windrose Technology, a Chinese new energy heavy-duty truck company, announced that it has secured hundreds of millions of yuan in Series A funding.

Hongqi boasts 120% YoY hike in May NEV sales

Hongqi, the premium automotive brand under FAW Group, reported prominent new energy vehicle (NEV) sales result for May 2023.

Huawei-powered AITO posts 22.7% MoM increase in May deliveries

In May 2023, AITO, the high-end new energy vehicle maker backed by SERES Group and powered by Huawei, saw a double-digit month-on-month growth in monthly deliveries.

VOYAH sees 231% YoY soar in May 2023 deliveries

VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle brand owned by Dongfeng Motor, boasted an over 200% year-on-year soar in its monthly auto deliveries in May 2023.

ZEEKR’s monthly deliveries double year on year in May 2023

ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand of Geely Auto, saw its monthly vehicle sales double year on year to 8,678 units in May 2023, according to the brand’s sales results issued on June 1.