Pandaily's Digest #20220408
A blogger revealed an internal note issued by NIO showing that an administrator of a cluster server surnamed Zhang had used the company’s servers to illegally mine the digital currency Ethereum.
NIO Employee Illegally Mined Ethereum With Company Servers
On Wednesday, a Weibo blogger revealed an internal note issued by Chinese EV maker NIO showing that an administrator of a cluster server surnamed Zhang had used the company’s servers to illegally mine the digital currency Ethereum.
BOOX and Bilibili Comics Jointly Launch E-Reader App
E-book reader brand BOOX announced Thursday that after a long period of development and debugging, the company has jointly launched an “e-ink” version of the comics app owned by major Chinese video streaming platform Bilibili. The app has now officially been placed on the shelves of all of BOOX’s e-book readers.
Founder of Ride-Hailing Platform Yidao Yongche Becomes Chairman of Caocao Mobility
Zhou Hang, the founder of Chinese ride-hailing platform Yidao Yongche, has become the chairman of Caocao Mobility, Jiemian News learned from sources on Thursday. Zhou himself has confirmed this appointment.
Supply Chains Feeling Pinch as Shanghai Lockdowns Endure
Pandemic-induced lockdowns in Shanghai are having ripple effects on global supply chains, as key factory workers and logistics personnel in the coastal economic hub have been confined to their homes and subjected to widespread testing.
Mercedes-Benz and Geely’s Smart #1 Unveiled
Smart #1, the first vehicle to emerge from a corporate partnership whereby Mercedes-Benz contributes design and Geely carries out development, was officially released on Thursday. The model is based on Geely’s SEA (sustainable experience architecture) electric vehicle platform, and features a battery temperature control system.
Live-Streaming Platform Inke to Launch NFT Products Abroad
In Thursday, TMTPOST learned from several sources that Inke Limited, a live-streaming platform in China, will soon launch NFT products abroad. The new products will be released on Open Sea, the world’s largest NFT trading platform.
Huawei’s Automobile Partner Sokon Sold Over 7,000 NEVs in March
Chongqing Sokon, Chinese tech giant Huawei’s most important partner in the automotive sector, sold 7,451 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in March, up 164.69% year-on-year, according to figures it released on Wednesday.
Xiaomi Auto-Related Patent Unveiled
The Chinese Patent Office shows that a vehicle-related patent applied by Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Beijing-based smart device manufacturer Xiaomi, was granted on Tuesday.
NIO’s Autonomous Driving Executive Zhang Jianyong Reportedly to Leave Firm
Chinese media outlet 36Kr reported Thursday it had learned from several sources that Zhang Jianyong, NIO‘s Associate Vice President (AVP) of autonomous driving, will leave in the near future after working at the firm for seven years. Zhang is responsible for automatic driving and integrated implementation, and reports directly to William Li, Chairman and CEO of NIO.
BYD Announces Two Versions of Han EV, Release on April 10
Chinese EV maker BYD announced its new Han EV Genesis Version on Wednesday. The new vehicle will be launched together with the Han EV Jade Green Limited Version on April 10.