Gasgoo Daily: GAC Energy forges new partnership for charging network deployment
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GAC Energy forges new partnership for charging network deployment
On January 21, GAC Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (GAC Energy), GAC Group's subsidiary, and Sichuan Siqiao New Energy Development Technology Co., Ltd. ("Siqiao" in Chinese pinyin) signed a cooperation agreement, under which both parties will leverage their respective resources to conduct in-depth collaboration in areas such as resource sharing, joint station construction, equipment sales, and station franchising.
Photo credit: GAC Energy
KKChips, NEVC partner to promote automotive-grade chip industry development
On January 17, the National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center (NEVC) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangdong KKChips Automotive Electronics Tech Co., Ltd. (KKChips). Under this partnership, both parties plan to work on reliability and functional safety testing, the establishment of standards for China's automotive-grade chips, the creation of a joint laboratory for failure analysis, and market promotion.
CATL establishes new tech subsidiary in Changsha
Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Limited (CAES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CATL, recently established a new branch, Changsha Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Limited, according to an enterprise query platform Tianyancha. The business scope of the new company covers electric vehicle charging infrastructure operation, sales of smart distribution and control equipment, sales of new energy vehicle accessories, integration of intelligent control systems, software development, IT consulting services, and the sale of complete vehicles.
KargoBot secures new cooperation for commercial operation of L4 autonomous freight trucks
Autonomous trucking solution provider KargoBot recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Inner Mongolia Guangxing Zhiyun Technology Co., Ltd. ("Guangxing Zhiyun" in Chinese pinyin) to jointly advance the commercial operations of L4 autonomous freight truck in coal transportation sector across Wuhai city and surrounding areas, according to a post released on January 24 via KargoBot's WeChat account.
On January 21, Inventchip Technology (IVCT), a Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors supplier, announced the completion of the first tranche of its Series C financing, which raised for the company nearly 1 billion yuan.
Formula E introduces PIT BOOST ultra-fast charging function for Season 11
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is set to debut a groundbreaking pit stop fast charging feature, known as "PIT BOOST," in Season 11, showcasing cutting-edge ultra-fast charging technology for electric vehicles (EVs).
BYD introduces BYD SHARK pickup truck to Ecuadorian market
BYD officially put its plug-in hybrid electric pickup, the BYD SHARK, onto the Ecuadorian market, according to a post released on January 23 via its Weibo account.
Black Sesame Technologies, Micron to co-launch new ADAS solutions
On January 24, automotive chip developer Black Sesame Technologies and automotive memory tech company Micron Technology jointly announced a collaboration to introduce a new advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) solution.
Neusoft joins hands with ZENRIN to help Chinese OEMs build navigation products for Japanese market
At the recent Automotive World 2025 event in Tokyo, Chinese intelligent solution developer Neusoft signed a memorandum of understanding with ZENRIN Co., Ltd., the company announced on Jan. 23.
Under the agreement, the duo will collaborate to help Chinese automakers build navigation products and intelligent connected vehicle solutions tailored to the Japanese market.
VOYAH COURAGE all-electric SUV begins shipment to Norway
On January 22, Dongfeng Motor's premium new energy vehicle brand VOYAH saw the first batch of the COURAGE global edition all-electric SUVs departed for Norway via the China-Europe freight train.
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