Gasgoo Daily: Dongfeng Motor to begin mass production of 350Wh/kg solid-state batteries

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Dongfeng Motor to begin mass production of 350Wh/kg solid-state batteries

Dongfeng Motor Group is set to begin mass production of solid-state batteries with an energy density of 350Wh/kg, Mr. You Zheng, vice president of the group, revealed on September 23. The automaker is also accelerating the development of next-generation all-solid-state batteries, with an energy density target of over 550Wh/kg, marking a significant advancement in battery technology for electric vehicles.

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BAIC Group forms strategic partnership with Lhasa's municipal government

On September 23, BAIC Group and the Lhasa city's municipal government signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to promote the development of the local automotive industry. Under the agreement, the two parties will collaborate across various segments of the automotive supply chain, with a particular focus on the promotion and application of new energy vehicles in the region. BAIC Group will offer tailored solutions to meet the specific transportation needs of Lhasa, including customized government fleet vehicles and personalized mobility services.

Greater Bay Technology to supply power batteries for FAW Jiefang's fuel cell trucks

In a recent announcement by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Greater Bay Technology has been selected to provide power batteries for FAW Jiefang's 49-tonne hydrogen fuel cell semi-trailer trucks. These trucks will feature a 92 kWh "supercharged battery" specifically designed for hydrogen fuel applications.

SAIC-GM's new-gen Buick Envision Plus starts at 169,900 yuan in limited time

On September 24, SAIC-GM announced a limited-time promotional price for the new-generation Buick Envision Plus, starting from 169,900 yuan.

BAIC Group allies with Beijing Chemical Industry Group for automotive material development

On September 24, BAIC Group and Beijing Chemical Industry Group (BCIGC) signed a strategic cooperation agreement, aimed at advancing collaborative development across their respective industries and exploring new models for in-depth cooperation.

Dongfeng Motor launches new strategy, product, partnerships in automotive sector

On September 23, Dongfeng Motor's Autumn Brand Launch Event and the 9th Innovation and Technology Week (hereinafter referred to as Tech Week) opened in Wuhan. At the event, Dongfeng Motor officially unveiled its "New Vehicles, New Life" Technology Leap 3.0 initiative, the next-generation Tianyuan vehicle architecture, and a new energy commercial vehicle platform.

Leapmotor International launches C10, T03 new energy vehicle models in Europe

On September 24, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor officially launched its C10 and T03 models in Europe, marking the company's entry into the European market. The global media test drive event in Milan, Italy, highlighted Leapmotor's international debut.

Black Sesame Technologies, Dongfeng Motor collaborate on smart car solutions

On September 23, Black Sesame Technologies and Dongfeng Motor signed a new technical cooperation agreement. Based on their past collaborations, the two companies will work together on smart driving and perception algorithms, cross-domain computing platforms, vehicle-road-cloud integration, and next-generation computing power platforms.

Chinese solid-state electrolyte film materials startup MATenergy closes angel round of funding

MATenergy, a Chinese startup focusing on R&D of flexible solid-state electrolyte film materials for solid-state batteries, recently completed an angel round of financing with tens of millions of yuan raised, according to a post on the company's WeChat account.

SAIC-GM celebrates 2 millionth GL8 MPV rolling off production line

On September 23, the 2 millionth Buick GL8 produced in China, a GL8 PHEV, rolled off the production line at SAIC-GM's luxury car plant in Jinqiao, Shanghai, and the significant vehicle has been delivered to its user. This milestone marks the Buick GL8 as the first model series in China's premium MPV market to surpass the 2-million-unit mark in both production and sales.

Newlink NaaS, IM Motors form cooperation on EV charging interconnectivity

Newlink NaaS ("NAAS") recently forged a new partnership with IM Motors to establish charging service interconnectivity, according to a press release issued by NAAS on September 23 via its WeChat account. This collaboration will allow Newlink NaaS to open access of the nationwide fast and ultra-fast public charging network under its strategic partner FLEETIN to IM Motors' users.