Gasgoo Daily: Li Auto launches 2,000th super-fast charging station

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Li Auto launches 2,000th super-fast charging station

On March 28, Li Auto announced the launch of its 2,000th super-fast charging station in Nyingchi, Xizang Autonomous Region. Earlier this month, on March 11, the company had introduced its 1,900th station. Li Auto has now established super-fast charging infrastructure across 215 cities in 31 provinces nationwide, with an average of one station every 147 kilometers.

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Dongfeng Motor Passenger Vehicle, Chinese National Geography forge strategic partnership

On March 28, Dongfeng Motor Corporation Passenger Vehicle Company signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese National Geography magazine at Dongfeng Motor's Global Innovation Center. The partnership aims to enhance brand value, expand product promotion, refine visual storytelling, and create engaging content and user experiences. By co-developing content, both parties seek to bridge the gap between the automotive industry and geographical culture, fostering deeper integration and driving innovation across sectors.

GAC-backed ONTIME secures Robotaxi pilot operation approval in Shenzhen's Nanshan District

ONTIME, a mobility service provider backed by GAC Group, and its strategic partner Pony.ai have jointly received approval to participate in the first batch of intelligent connected vehicle demonstration operations in Shenzhen's Nanshan District. With this authorization, ONTIME’s Robotaxi service officially begins operations in Nanshan, marking another expansion of its autonomous driving footprint in Shenzhen.

BASF, Li Auto forge strategic partnership to drive sustainable, digital coatings innovation

On March 26, global advanced materials leader BASF and China's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer Li Auto hosted a Technology Day at Li Auto's R&D headquarters in Beijing, where they announced a strategic cooperation memorandum aimed at advancing coatings innovation through sustainability and digitalization, according to a post on BASF's WeChat account.

RoboSense unveils AC1 Active Camera, AI-Ready ecosystem for next-gen robotic vision

On March 28, 2025, LiDAR tech company RoboSense officially launched the AC1, the first product in its new Active Camera series, along with the AI-Ready ecosystem. The company aims to provide an innovative one-stop solution for robotic perception development. 

NIO raises HK$4.03 billion through share placement in Hong Kong

On March 27, Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker NIO Inc. announced a share placement of up to 118.79 million Class A ordinary shares at HK$29.46 per share, aiming to raise approximately HK$3.5 billion (around 3.271 billion RMB).

Joyson Electronics posts 28% YoY growth in 2024 adjusted net profit

On March 27, Joyson Electronics released its 2024 annual financial report, posting revenue of approximately 55.9 billion yuan and a net profit of 1.28 billion yuan excluding the impact of certain non-recurring gains and losses, which jumped 28% year on year.

Pony.ai permitted to conduct driverless Robotaxi commercial operation in Shenzhen

On March 27, autonomous driving tech company Pony.ai received Shenzhen's first permit for a fully driverless commercial operation pilot in Nanshan District. This marks a significant milestone, allowing users in Shenzhen's core urban areas to hail a self-driving vehicle via the Pony.ai app or mini-program, with AI-powered "veteran drivers" handling the ride.

WeRide obtains France's fully driverless permit for road tests, operation

On March 27, autonomous driving technology company WeRide announced that it has partnered with French autonomous mobility operator beti to obtain a fully driverless public road testing and operation permit in France.

AVATR 06 begins pre-sale, starting from 215,900 yuan

On March 27, AVATR, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly developed by Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, officially launched the pre-sale of the AVATR 06, offering five variants with a starting price of 215,900 yuan.

BYD's YANGWANG U7 luxury sedan hits market, starting at 628,000 yuan

On March 27, YANGWANG, BYD's premium vehicle brand, officially put its flagship electric sedan, the YANGWANG U7, onto the market. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from 628,000 yuan to 708,000 yuan.