Gasgoo Daily: CATL partners with POWERCHINA

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CATL partners with POWERCHINA

On August 11, CATL entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA). As per the agreement, both parties will cooperate on the research on new energy storage applications, energy storage product development and industry cooperation, domestic and international expansion in the energy storage and integrated smart energy markets, smart energy and smart city demonstration projects, comprehensive energy bases utilizing wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage, as well as the establishment of energy storage equipment manufacturing bases and the exploration of international business opportunities.

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KHAT delivers 200,000th set of air spring assemblies

Zhejiang Konghui Automotive Technologies Co., LTD. ("KHAT") successfully delivered its 200,000th set of air spring assembly to customers on August 5. This achievement marks a significant milestone in KHAT's corporate growth and represents a new peak in the development of China's automotive air suspension industry.

Photo credit: KHAT

EVE Energy breaks ground on factory in Malaysia

EVE Energy, known for its expertise in lithium-ion technology, successfully conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for its Malaysia factory, which represents the company's 53rd factory. With an investment of up to $422.3 million, the factory will specialize in the production of cylindrical batteries and is expected to create around 600 direct job opportunities upon completion.

Photo credit: EVE Energy

VOYAH Dreamer permitted for export to Europe with EWVTA certificate granted

On August 11, VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand of Dongfeng Motor Group, announced via its Weibo account that its VOYAH Dreamer high-end MPV has been officially granted the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EWVTA). This milestone signifies that the European version of VOYAH Dreamer is now eligible for mass export and can be registered for official road use across all European Union member countries.

HESAI's Maxwell Intelligent Manufacturing Center nears completion in Jiading district

The construction of the Hesai Technology ("HESAI")'s Maxwell Intelligent Manufacturing Center project in Jiading Industrial Zone has reached its final stages, according to an update from the WeChat account of Jiading district's government. The interior decoration of the R&D and production building is nearly complete, with the aim of becoming operational before the end of the year.

ZEEKR to unveil ZEEKR 001 FR supercar soon, expected to be priced over 1 million yuan

In response to recent online rumors about a possible refreshed version of the ZEEKR 001, ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand of Geely Auto Group, has released a statement clarifying that there are no redesign plans for the ZEEKR 001. Addressing the speculations head-on, the carmaker unveiled the answer: ZEEKR's performance supercar, the ZEEKR 001 FR, will make its debut on ZEEKR brand's technology day to be held soon.

ZEEKR announces limited-time price reduction for ZEEKR 001

ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand of Geely Auto Group, announced on August 11 a new limited-time pricing and benefits policy for its first production model, the ZEEKR 001, featuring price reductions ranging from 30,000 to 37,000 yuan. This policy will be applicable to customers who place new orders between August 11th, 9:00 and December 31st, 24:00, 2023.

Chinese auto chip supplier Flagchip Semiconductor to build digital platform with Puhua Software

Suzhou Flagchip Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (referred to as Flagchip) recently joined forces with leading Chinese basic software provider Puhua Software Co., Ltd. (referred to as Puhua Software) to officially unveil a domestically developed integrated digital platform solution for intelligent connected vehicles based on the AUTOSAR standard.

NETA Auto to deploy Dassault Systèmes' DELMIA APRISO solution in vehicles, component factories

NETA Auto, the Chinese new energy vehicle maker under HOZON Auto, on August 10 inked an agreement with the global software company Dassault Systèmes for the strategic cooperation in the fields like the digital transformation of intelligent manufacturing, according to NETA Auto's press release.

Dongfeng Motor Group faces YoY drop in July auto sales

Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (Dongfeng Motor Group) was challenged with a double-digit decline in July auto sales, according to the company's report released on August 10.

SGMW's Baojun Yunduo all-electric car hits market to vie with BYD Dolphin

The Baojun Yunduo (translated into "cloud"), a five-seater compact sedan made by SAIC-GM-Wuling ("SGMW"), officially hit the market on August 10, coming with four trim levels: 360 Plus, 360 Pro, 460 Pro, and 460 Max. Its prices span a range from 95,800 yuan to 123,800 yuan, setting the starting price nearly 21,000 yuan below its closest competitor, the BYD Dolphin.