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BYD upgrades new energy vehicle lineup in UAE

Recently, BYD hosted a grand product launch event in Dubai, UAE, with three new energy vehicle models unveiled: the BYD Seal, Song PLUS, and Qin PLUS, according to a post on BYD's WeChat account.

BYD Song PLUS; photo credit: BYD

EXEED Yaoguang C-DM PHEV hits global market

On March 11, Chery's EXEED brand put the Yaoguang C-DM PHEV model onto the global market, with five models introduced at prices ranging from 159,800 yuan to 225,800 yuan. Positioned as a mid-size SUV, the EXEED Yaoguang C-DM is built on the EXEED M3X hybrid-specific platform, featuring a 1.5TGDI engine specifically designed for PHEVs, paired with an electric motor. This system achieves a range of 160km on battery power alone and a combined range of over 1,343km.

SGMW's Yangguang new energy CV model goes on sale

On March 11, SAIC-GM-Wuling announced the official market launch of its brand-new extra-large new energy commercial vehicle model—the Wuling Yangguang. Coming with three trim levels in two range options—230km and 300km, the model is priced between 71,800 yuan to 83,800 yuan.

Battery materials supplier Shengrong Technology closes angel round

Recently, Hunan Shengrong Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shengrong Technology") successfully closed an angel investment round with tens of millions of yuan raised, according to a post on the WeChat account of Cowin Capital, who served as the exclusive investor of the round.

Geely Holding records sales volume of 184,200 vehicles in Feb. 2024

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group ("Geely Holding") announced on Monday that its automobile sales volume reached around 184,200 units in the second month of 2024.

China's Jan.-Feb. auto output rises 8.1% YoY, sales grow 11.1% YoY

In the first two months of this year, China's cumulative auto production and sales volumes reached 3.919 million and 4.026 million vehicles, respectively, which still showcased robust year-on-year increases of 8.1% and 11.1% year-on-year.

Li Auto starts delivering Li MEGA MPVs

On March 11, Li Auto officially started deliveries of the Li MEGA battery-electric MPV model. Based on user feedback, Li Auto also announced several upgrade plans to provide a more convenient and worry-free driving experience for Li MEGA users.

Geely's Farizon Auto partners with Tangshan Energy Group for green transportation development

On March 10, Geely's Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group ("Farizon Auto") and Tangshan Energy Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement to make advancements in Tangshan’s green transportation sector.

Geely's new energy vehicle headquarters finds home in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Geely-affiliated Ningbo Jixing Real Estate Co., Ltd. recently secured a plot of land in the Beilun area of the Yongjiang River Science and Technology Innovation Zone in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. This land will be used for the construction of Geely's new energy vehicle headquarters, with a total investment of 360 million yuan, according to information released by Ningbo’s official WeChat account “Ningbo Fabu”.

JAC, Huawei's first Smart Selection model said to be pure-electric MPV

Huawei and JAC Group's collaboration under the Huawei Smart Selection model, aimed at developing high-end electric vehicles, has unveiled further details. According to a report released by the Department of Ecology and Environment of Anhui Province, JAC Group is partnering with Huawei to create a cutting-edge luxury new energy vehicle platform called the X6 platform.

Ji Yue licensed to conduct L3 intelligent connected vehicle road test in Optics Valley of China

The Optics Valley of China, also known as the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, launched the L3 intelligent connected vehicle road-testing project on March 8 and issued its first L3 autonomous driving test license.