Gasgoo Daily: NETA Auto inks several agreements for entry into Mexican market

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NETA Auto inks several agreements for entry into Mexican market

On September 11, NETA Auto’s CEO Zhang Yong announced via social media that the company has signed agreements with a Mexican bank, the local electric vehicle association, and several dealer partners, paving the way for entry into the Mexican market.

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Guangzhou’s Huadu District expands autonomous driving test roads

Guangzhou’s intelligent connected vehicle demonstration operation center announced the addition of a third batch of intelligent connected vehicle test roads in Huadu District, achieving near-full coverage of general roads within the area. Huadu now has 450 test roads open, totaling 1,462.36 kilometers of two-way routes, accounting for nearly one-third of Guangzhou’s total open roads.

GAC Trumpchi E8+ hits market

On September 10, GAC Group’s Trumpchi brand officially released the E8+ model to the market, offering two variants priced at 232,800 yuan and 238,800 yuan, respectively.

Power battery system provider REPT BATTERO opens North America office in California

On September 9, 2024, Chinese automotive power battery system provider REPT BATTERO established its North American branch in Irvine, California, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion following the opening of its European subsidiary in 2023.

NETA X owner becomes first to receive Malaysia’s EV-dedicated JPJePlate

On September 9, Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) launched the JPJePlate, a license plate dedicated to all-electric vehicles that comes with a built-in RFID chip, and opened bidding for the "EV" series plate numbers. NETA Auto, the Chinese new energy vehicle brand under HOZON Auto, announced that a local NETA X vehicle owner became the first in Malaysia to use the JPJePlate.

Chery’s vehicles gain access to NIO Power’s charging network

On September 10, Anhui Chery Green Energy Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. (“Chery Green Energy”) and Wuhan NIO Energy Co., Ltd. (“NIO Power”) officially entered into a partnership in terms of charging network services.

WeRide starts pilot paid commercial Robobus operation in Zhuhai’s Hengqin area

On September 10, 2024, WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, in collaboration with the authorities of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone and Zhuhai Da Heng Qin Technology Development Co., Ltd., officially launched pilot commercial operation of autonomous shuttle buses (Robobus) in Hengqin. This marks the first commercial deployment of autonomous shuttle buses in the Cooperation Zone, signifying a major milestone.

AITO M9 five-seater version hits market, featuring enhanced Huawei technologies

On September 10, at the Huawei Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance’s product launch, AITO, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly backed by Huawei and SERES, unveiled the new five-seat version of the AITO M9.

Chery Tiggo 8 PLUS lineup goes on sale, starting from 109,900 yuan

On September 10, Chery Auto officially released the new Tiggo 8 PLUS and Tiggo 8 PLUS C-DM models to the market, offering a total of eight variants priced between 109,900 yuan and 159,900 yuan.

BYD launches M6 MPV model in Thailand

On September 9, BYD officially launched its latest multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) model, the BYD M6, in Bangkok, Thailand, according to a press release from BYD.

Baidu, Geely-backed JI YUE puts JI YUE 07 model onto market

On September 10, JI YUE, the automotive robot (robocar) brand co-backed by Geely and Baidu, officially put its second mass-produced model, the JI YUE 07 (also known as ROBOCAR 07), onto the market, offering three variants priced between 209,900 yuan and 299,900 yuan. A limited-time discount of 10,000 yuan is also available, bringing the price down to 199,900 yuan to 289,900 yuan.

ZF puts AKC rear-wheel steering system into volume production in China’s Zhangjiagang

On September 10, ZF officially announced that its China-made Active Kinematics Control (AKC) rear-wheel steering system has gone into mass production at its Zhangjiagang plant. This second-generation AKC technology will be featured in models from leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers.

Envision Group signs agreement to build hydrogen equipment factory in Spain

On the afternoon of September 10, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez led a delegation of Spanish business leaders to visit Envision Group, engaging in discussions on green hydrogen technology and industry development.