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GAC AION Y Plus sees price reduction of 10,000 yuan

On April 15, GAC AION announced a price cut of 10,000 yuan for the AION Y Plus lineup (excluding the 310 Xingyao Edition). With this price adjustment, the starting price of the high-spec AION Y Plus model, which features a range of 610 km, is at the 130,000-yuan tier.

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Ji Yue offers free ROBO Drive Max solution for new purchases of Ji Yue 01 for limited time

On April 15, Ji Yue declared that customers who purchase the Ji Yue 01 and complete the delivery process between April 15 and May 31 will be entitled to a lifetime free upgrade to ROBO Drive Max, the automaker’s advanced intelligent assisted driving system.

SPIC, CATL-backed joint venture for energy storage tech incorporated

According to the information from Chinese corporate database Tianyancha, Guoning Xinchu (Fujian) Technology Co., Ltd. was recently established with a registered capital of 1 billion yuan. Its business scope includes energy storage technology services, R&D of emerging energy technologies, investment activities with its own funds, and manufacturing and sales of new energy powertrain equipment. The shareholders of the company are State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC), as well as CATL and its subsidiary.

Chery Automobile joins UN Global Compact, pledging commitment to sustainability

Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. ("Chery Automobile") officially joined the UN Global Compact on March 31, 2024, following a review by the United Nations Global Compact organization, the company announced on April 15 via its WeChat account.

ADAS solution provider Voyager Technology closes Series B+ financing

Shanghai-based ADAS solution provider Voyager Technology recently announced the completion of its Series B+ financing round, which raised over 100 million yuan.

GEM, GAC Group join hands to open up the trade-in market

On April 10, Guangzhou Youmei Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Youmei) was officially incorporated as a joint venture between Wuhan Power Battery Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of GEM Co., Ltd. (GEM), and UPower Energy Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of GAC Group.

2024 NIO ET7 model to be displayed at Auto China 2024

On April 15, NIO announced that the 2024 NIO ET7 will be available for pre-orders starting April 16 and will make its debut in showrooms nationwide. The model will be officially showcased at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024), which will raise its curtain on April 25.

Desay SV inaugurates Huinan intelligent factory’s Phase II

On April 11, Desay SV's Huinan intelligent factory's Phase II officially began operation on April 11, the Chinese automotive electronics solution supplier announced via its WeChat account.

Dongfeng Motor puts MHERO 917 electric luxury off-roader onto Swiss market

Dongfeng Motor's MHERO luxury new energy off-roader brand took a crucial step in its global strategy on April 12, as its first product, the MHERO 917, was officially launched in Zurich, Switzerland, with a price of 148,990 Swiss francs (equivalent to 1.18 million yuan).

ARCFOX launches DARWIN 2.0 technology brand

BAIC Group’s premium new energy vehicle brand ARCFOX on April 11 launched its DARWIN 2.0 technology brand. The DARWIN 2.0 technology brand is built upon the ARCFOX IMC Architecture and encompasses seven major technologies.

BYD launches all-new energy storage system MC Cube-T

BYD recently launched the all-new MC Cube-T energy storage system, a noteworthy addition with a substantial capacity of 6.432 MWh, which has officially begun its delivery process, according to a press release BYD issued via its WeChat account on April 13.

GAC Trumpchi’s E9 PHEV's welfare edition comes off production line

At the GAC TECH DAY held on April 12, the Trumpchi E9 PHEV's Electric Welfare Edition officially rolled off the production line. This model, designed specifically for individuals with special needs, has now officially hit the market, with a price set at 409,800 yuan.