Gasgoo Daily: BYD’s passenger vehicle sales in July leap 30.5% YoY

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BYD’s passenger vehicle sales in July leap 30.5% YoY

On the first day of August, BYD Company Limited announced that its automobile sales reached 342,383 units in July 2024. Of those, 340,799 units were contributed by the passenger vehicle sector, representing a year-on-year jump of 30.5%.

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ZEEKR, Mobileye accelerate technology collaboration in China

On August 1, Zeekr Intelligent Technology (hereinafter referred to as "ZEEKR") and Mobileye jointly announced plans to accelerate their technological localization process in China, building on the successful foundation of their collaboration over the past few years. The companies aim to further integrate Mobileye's technology into the next generation of ZEEKR vehicles, promoting the adoption of advanced driving safety and autonomous driving technologies in both the Chinese and global markets.

NETA Auto delivers 11,015 vehicles in July 2024

Chinese new energy vehicle NETA Auto announced a delivery volume of 11,015 vehicles for the month of July 2024. The company also disclosed that the new NETA X is about to hit the market in the near future, and the NETA S model’s shooting-braking edition is set for debut later this month.

NIO’s monthly deliveries surpass 20,000 vehicles for 3 months in a row

NIO Inc. reported robust performance in July 2024, where it delivered 20,498 new vehicles, marking the third consecutive month with monthly deliveries exceeding 20,000 units.

XPENG sees Jan.-Jul. car deliveries jump 20% YoY

In July 2024, Chinese smart electric vehicle maker XPENG delivered a total of 11,145 new vehicles, marking a year-over-year increase of 1% and a month-over-month growth of 4%. Among these, the XPENG X9 MPV model saw 1,459 units delivered, bringing the cumulative deliveries to 14,602 units since its market launch seven months ago.

Li Auto’s monthly deliveries hit new high of 51,000 vehicles

Li Auto Inc. ("Li Auto"), a prominent player in China's new energy vehicle market, announced a delivery volume of 51,000 vehicles for July 2024. This marks a record monthly delivery and a significant 49.4% increase compared to the same period last year.

Tesla rolls off 10 millionth electric drive system at Gigafactory Shanghai

On August 1, Tesla announced via its Weibo account that it has reached a significant milestone with its global 10 millionth electric drive system produced at the Gigafactory Shanghai on July 31.

Foton Motor’s Global Multipurpose Vehicle Center Factory rolls off 700,000th vehicle

On July 30, 2024, BAIC Group’s commercial vehicle arm Foton Motor's Global Multipurpose Vehicle Center Factory celebrated the production of its 700,000th vehicle.

HBIS XuanSteel allies with SinoHytec to boost hydrogen energy applications

On July 30, 2024, HBIS Group XuanSteel Company (HBIS XuanSteel) and SinoHytec successfully signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. According to the agreement, both parties will accelerate the demonstration application of fuel cell vehicles, improve the green hydrogen supply system, and expedite the large-scale application of hydrogen energy.

GAC Energy, Hongfei Energy launch first co-built large supercharging station

On the morning of July 31, 2024, GAC Energy and Shenzhen Hongfei Energy Co., Ltd. ("Hongfei Energy") signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Dongguan city, Guangdong province, and celebrated the launch of their first co-built large supercharging station, according to a post on GAC Energy's WeChat account.

BYD, Uber join hands to boost electric vehicle adoption

On July 31, BYD announced a multi-year strategic partnership with global mobility service and delivery technology giant Uber, aiming to deploy 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles (EVs) in key markets worldwide. This collaboration is set to significantly expand BYD's EV presence on the Uber platform.