Gasgoo Daily: Volkswagen deepens collaboration with China’s Hainan Province

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Volkswagen deepens collaboration with China’s Hainan Province

During the 2023 World New Energy Vehicle Congress on December 8, Volkswagen Group (China) and the Hainan provincial government inked a framework agreement, solidifying their cooperation in the automotive and mobility sectors. The accord outlines plans for joint projects in mobility, enhanced collaboration in vocational education, participation in the China International Consumer Goods Fair, and cooperation in marketing initiatives.

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XPeng issues up to 26,000-yuan discount on P7i lineup

XPeng officially announced via its social media channels that the XPeng P7i lineup now offers discounts of up to 26,000 yuan, with the P7i Max edition starting at 224,900 yuan after the discount.

GAC AION reportedly files L3 autonomous driving pilot application to MIIT

As reported by a local media outlet, GAC AION is currently in the process of applying for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China's L3 autonomous driving pilot program. The company’s Hyper HT model is poised to become one of the first vehicles to obtain L3 autonomous driving capabilities once approved.

China’s new energy passenger car retails surge 39.8% YoY in November

China's new energy passenger vehicle (NEPV) market witnessed robust figures in November 2023, with wholesale sales reaching 962,000 units, which surged 31.5% year on year and rose 8.2% from the previous month, according to data provided by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

Ford China’s annual exports hit record high of over 100,000 vehicles in 2023

In the early hours of December 5, a large cargo ship departed from Shanghai, carrying the latest batch of Ford models destined for the Middle East. This shipment marked a significant milestone for Ford China, surpassing the annual exports of 100,000 vehicles in 2023—a historic record for the company's outbound vehicles from China to international markets.

BYD, Amazon Web Services partner to expedite global business expansion

At the re:Invent 2023 learning conference hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS announced its collaboration with BYD, a leading global manufacturer of new energy vehicles, marking Amazon as BYD's cloud services provider.

Horizon Robotics and Volkswagen Group's CARIAD announce establishment of joint venture CARIZON

On December 8, 2023, Horizon Robotics, a provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) in China, and CARIAD, the automotive software and technology firm within the Volkswagen Group, announced the official establishment of their joint venture, which is named CARIZON.

BAIC Group, China Mobile Beijing branch team up on cloud & digital services

BAIC Group and China Mobile Group Beijing Co., Ltd. (Beijing Mobile) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on December 7 in areas such as cloud-based new infrastructure services and enterprise digitalization.

JAC Group’s YTD sales surpass 2022 annual figure by November 2023

In November 2023, JAC Group achieved sales of 54,138 units, which ticked up 1.85% month on month and jumped 19.47% year on year surge, marking ten consecutive months of year-on-year growth in sales.

CATL to set up international headquarters in Hong Kong, China

On December 7, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (“HKSTP”) and CATL inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU). CATL announced its plans to establish an international R&D center at the HKSTP, with a total investment exceeding HKD 1.2 billion, according to a post on CATL's WeChat account. This initiative aims to help foster technological innovation in new energy and propel sustainable development in Hong Kong, China.

China eyes global advanced level in technical standards for lithium-ion batteries by 2028: MIIT

On December 6, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ("MIIT") publicly solicited opinions on the "Guidelines for the Construction of Comprehensive Standardization System for Lithium-ion Batteries (2023 Edition)". The draft proposes that, by 2028, China's technical standards for lithium-ion batteries will reach international advanced levels, achieving comprehensive coverage of universal standards for industry fundamentals and key product standards.

ZEEKR already deploys over 850 self-built EV charging stations

On December 7, ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Auto, revealed that its network of self-built charging stations has exceeded 850, spanning 136 cities nationwide. Notably, the ZEEKR Ultra-fast charging stations, totaling 406, now offer nearly 2,300 charging slots across the country.

Gotion High-tech first ‘made-in-Thailand’ battery pack rolls off production line

On the morning of December 7, the first battery product from NVGOTION, a joint venture of Gotion High-tech in Thailand, officially rolled off the production line at the Siam Eastern Industrial Park in Rayong, Thailand. This marks the commencement of Gotion High-tech's "Made in Thailand" initiative.