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Xiaomi Automobile Tongzhou Base Enters the Final Stage of Production

On September 12th, it was reported that Xiaomi's automobile production base in Tongzhou had entered the final stage of production debugging.

Zeekr 001 with Qilin Battery from CATL Has Been Delivered

On June 1st, the Zeekr 001 with CATL's Qilin Battery CTP3.0 achieved a range of 1,032 kilometers under comprehensive working conditions (CLTC) and was delivered at the headquarters of CATL.

NIO Releases Subscription Fee of the NOP Plus System

On April 10th, NIO announced that its Navigation on Pilot Plus (NOP+) system will be officially released and available for subscription starting from July 1st. It supports monthly subscriptions at a price of RMB 380 per month (about USD 55).

A Glimpse of the Battery Businesses of BYD, SAIC and GAC Motor

In order to solve the problem of high battery costs and improve profit margins, many Chinese car companies have begun to directly enter the battery supply chain in various ways.

Li Auto Responds to Incident Involving Burned Vehicle

In response to the reports that a Li One caught on fire on the highway and was burned to its frame, Li Auto's customer service confirmed the matter to the domestic media on August 2, and said that the company had set up a special investigation team.

Joint NIO and Shell Battery Charging and Swapping Station Opens in Xiamen

The Xiamen Tongan Shell Station, the first integrated battery charging and swapping station jointly built by NIO and Shell, was officially put into operation on August 1.

Former CEO of JD Logistics to Join Energy Firm GCL Group

Wang Zhenhui, former CEO of JD Logistics, a business group within JD.com, will soon join Golden Concord Limited Holdings Co., Ltd. (GCL Group), an enterprise committed to the advancement of green, low-carbon and zero-carbon technology.

Lanli Energy Bags Tens of Millions of Yuan in Angel-Round Financing

Lanli Energy, a Chinese mobile energy services provider, announced on July 12 that it has received tens of millions of yuan in angel-round financing, led by BlueRun Ventures.

NIO Establishes 1000th Battery Swapping Station

Chinese new energy vehicle company NIO announced on July 6 that it has officially brought its 1,000th battery swapping station into operation in Lhasa, Tibet.

NIO Inc. Completes 700 Battery Swap Stations, Accomplishing 2021 Target Ahead of Schedule

NIO Inc. announced on Friday that the company has completed the construction of 700 battery swap stations.

Toyota to Launch EVs Using BYD Technology in China in 2022, Sources Say

In an effort to make cars with reasonable prices and plenty of interior space, Toyota turned to partner BYD for key technologies. Neither company would comment on this news as of Friday.

Xpeng Motors Signs Battery Supply Contract With South Korea’s SK Innovation

SK Innovation has recently signed a battery supply contract with Xpeng Motors and will supply Xpeng with high grade nickel-based Lithium Ion batteries according to Chinese media outlet Autohome.

Nio’s Solid-state Battery Arrival in 2022 “Unlikely”: Experts

Nio’s unveiling of its first luxury electric sedan, the ET7, along with an announcement of a groundbreaking solid-state battery that could be released as soon as next year ignited much interest from investors.

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