Gasgoo Daily: NIO so far deploys 600 battery swap stations nationwide along expressways

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NIO so far deploys 600 battery swap stations nationwide along expressways

NIO, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has so far established 600 battery swap stations along expressways in China. These stations cover 482 highway service areas and 118 highway entrances and exits, spanning 26 provinces in China and connecting 211 prefecture-level cities. 

Photo credit: NIO

First mass-produced unit of ZEEKR 001 FR rolls off line

Geely’s premium new energy vehicle brand ZEEKR announced that the inaugural mass-produced unit of the ZEEKR 001 FR performance vehicle has officially rolled off the production line on October 24. The model will hit the market on October 27. It was disclosed that only 99 units of the ZEEKR 001 FR would be delivered monthly. 

GAC Group to take helm of Mitsubishi business in China

GAC Group revealed its plans for a significant restructuring that involves Mitsubishi in the Chinese market. As part of the reshuffle, GAC Mitsubishi and its sales subsidiary will undergo equity adjustments. Following the completion of this restructuring, GAC Mitsubishi will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of GAC Group. Additionally, GAC AION will utilize the production capacity at GAC Mitsubishi's factory to increase its manufacturing capabilities.

Ji Yue introduces pure vision-based intelligent driving solution

On October 17, Robocar (automotive robot) maker Ji Yue introduced China's first "BEV+Transformer Pure Vision" advanced intelligent driving technology. The system, which relies solely on vision, is already operational on the roads of Shanghai, providing advanced driver assistance.

Changan Qiyuan A05 hits market, starting at 89,900 yuan

On October 20, Changan Qiyuan, the new energy vehicle range under Changan Auto officially put its A05 sedan onto the market. Coming with six variants, the A05 starts at 89,900 yuan.

SAIC Motor breaks ground on power battery factory in Zhengzhou city

On October 23, SAIC Motor held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new energy vehicle (NEV) battery factory in Zhengzhou city, capital of China's Henan province, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its presence in the field of NEVs.

Joyson Electronics reports 2-digit YoY growth in Q3 revenue, net profit

On October 23, Chinese automotive supplier Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. ("Joyson Electronics") released its performance report for the third quarter (Q3) of 2023. During this period, it achieved a quarterly revenue of approximately 14.3 billion yuan, marking an 11.48% year-on-year increase. Meanwhile, the net profit attributable to the parent company's shareholders jumped by 28.22% to 303 million yuan.

Second BYD Mega Store opened in Brisbane, Australia

On October 19, the second BYD Mega Store officially opened its doors in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia.

Changan Mazda, TINNOVE co-build Human Factors Engineering lab

On October 23, Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Mazda) and TINNOVE (Phoenix Auto Intelligence Co., Ltd.) inked a strategic cooperation agreement, setting the stage for deep collaboration in various areas, including big data applications and in-car app development.

Dongfeng-Stellantis’ DPCA exports Peugeot 408X to Vietnam

On October 22, the Peugeot 408X, manufactured by Dongfeng Motor's joint venture with Stellantis, known as Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Company (DPCA), officially made its debut in Vietnam.

CATL, Ji Yue join hands to promote R&D, volume production of Robocar tech, products

On October 21, Chinese power battery giant CATL and automotive robot (Robocar) brand Ji Yue signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly advance the R&D and mass production application of Robocar and new energy vehicle (NEV)-related technologies and products, according to a post on CATL's WeChat account.