Gasgoo Daily: NIO Energy opens charging network to Chery’s vehicle users

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NIO Energy opens charging network to Chery's vehicle users

On September 10, Wuhan NIO Energy Co., Ltd. signed a charging service cooperation agreement with Anhui Chery Green Energy Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. Under the agreement, NIO Energy's charging network will be accessible to users of Chery, EXEED, and JETOUR brands’ vehicles. This collaboration aims to provide these users with extensive coverage, efficient search capabilities, and a seamless charging experience, marking a significant step in expanding NIO's energy network to more electric vehicle owners.

STERRA ES; photo credit: Chery

CATL opens first five-star experience center in Ningde

Recently, CATL's aftermarket brand, "Ning Family Service," inaugurated its first five-star experience center in Ningde city. This milestone marks an important step in CATL's expansion into the aftermarket sector. The center will offer a wide range of services for new energy vehicle owners, including battery maintenance, diagnostics, vehicle trading support, battery recycling, insurance, and specialized training related to new energy vehicles, catering to the evolving needs of the industry.

BAIC Group, Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric sign strategic cooperation agreement

BAIC Group recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric Holding Co., Ltd. The two companies will collaborate across several sectors, including clean energy, high-end machine tools, industrial robotics, 3D printing, and vehicle promotion. The partnership will focus on procurement, supply chain optimization, market resource sharing, and joint technological development, establishing a multi-faceted and in-depth collaboration.

ONTIME starts commercial operations of Robotaxi in Zhuhai's Hengqin area

On September 10, ONTIME, the mobility service platform backed by GAC Group, obtained the qualification for demonstration applications (operations) of intelligent connected vehicles in the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone.

Auto designer Ramon Ginah joins Dongfeng Motor

Dongfeng Motor announced on September 9 that automotive designer Ramon Ginah has joined the company as design director at its Shanghai design center.

China's auto sales edge up both YoY, MoM in August 2024

In August 2024, China's auto production reached 2.492 million vehicles, up 9% month on month but dipping 3.2% year on year. In the meantime, the country's auto sales stood at 2.453 million vehicles, indicating a rise of 8.5% and 5% from both the previous month and year, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

DONGFENG BOX electric vehicle model debuts in Hong Kong, China

On September 5, Dongfeng Motor officially launched its DONGFENG BOX model in the bustling Kowloon district of Hong Kong at the Olympian City Mall, the automaker announced via WeChat on Monday.

2025 BYD Han DM-i, EV models go on sale with upgraded smart driving, chassis systems

On September 9, BYD officially put the 2025 models of the Han EV and the Han DM-i onto the market. The new lineup includes four variants of the 2025 Han EV, priced between 179,800 yuan and 235,800 yuan, and five variants of the Han DM-i, ranging from 165,800 yuan to 225,800 yuan.

Geely Holding sells over 2 million vehicles globally in Jan.-Aug. 2024

For the first eight months of 2024, Geely Holding recorded a cumulative sales volume of 2,011,392 vehicles, registering a 21.6% rise over a year earlier.

2025 BYD Han DM-i, EV models go on sale with upgraded smart driving, chassis systems

On September 9, BYD officially put the 2025 models of the Han EV and the Han DM-i onto the market. The new lineup includes four variants of the 2025 Han EV, priced between 179,800 yuan and 235,800 yuan, and five variants of the Han DM-i, ranging from 165,800 yuan to 225,800 yuan.

AVATR 07's first mass-produced units roll off line

The first batch of the mass-produced AVATR 07 vehicles rolled off the production line at Changan Auto's digital smart factory in Chongqing city on September 9 and are expected to arrive in showrooms by mid-September, according to a post on the WeChat account of AVATR, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly developed by Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL.

Dongfeng Motor Group posts 15.26% YoY rise in Aug. new energy vehicle sales

Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (Dongfeng Motor Group) announced on September 9 that it sold 123,782 vehicles in August 2024, which dropped 31.77% year on year. Of the vehicles sold in the past month, 36,362 units were new energy vehicles (NEVs), including 34,296 passenger vehicles and 2,066 commercial vehicles. Compared to that of the previous year, Dongfeng Motor Group’s NEV sales rose 15.26% in August.

Li Auto, Covestro build joint innovation platform for R&D of smart materials

On September 6, 2024, Li Auto and leading German materials manufacturer Covestro signed a strategic cooperation agreement at Covestro's integrated Shanghai base in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park, according to a post on Li Auto's WeChat account. The two companies will form a joint innovation platform to advance the R&D of smart materials for future mobility, promoting a circular economy and reducing carbon emissions in the automotive value chain.

BYD introduces 3 BEV models in Zambia

On September 5, BYD, in partnership with local distributor Pilatus Group, held a grand launch event in Lusaka, Zambia's capital, unveiling three new all-electric car models for the local market: the Yuan PLUS (known internationally as the BYD ATTO 3), the SEAL, and the DOLPHIN.