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[Huahong Technology: Currently Has Not Engaged in NEV Waste Battery Dismantling Business] Huahong Technology stated on its interactive platform on August 11 that the company currently has not ventured into the business of dismantling waste batteries from NEVs. However, the company will continue to monitor the development trends and policy directions of the industry, and will decide whether to carry out related business in the future based on the company's overall strategic planning and actual operating needs.

According to media reports on August 10, Tesla will increase its delivery sites in Japan by 60% this year to cope with rapidly‑growing market demand, which has brought operational pressure to the company. At present, Tesla operates seven delivery sites across Japan, located in Tokyo, Osaka and other cities. The company will add one new delivery site each in Yokohama and Kobe this month. By the end of this year, it plans to open another site each in the Greater Tokyo Area and Nagoya, bringing the total number of delivery sites to 11.

On August 10, Cui Dongshu, official of CPCA, stated in an article that 12 new‑vehicle models categorized by powertrain were launched in July, 5 more than the 7 models in July last year. A total of 77 new models were rolled out from January to July. Among them, 25 extended‑range EV models were released during January‑July, 15 more year‑on‑year; 6 hybrid models, up by 6 year‑on‑year; 18 narrow‑definition PHEV models, down by 7 year‑on‑year; 39 BEV models, down by 3 year‑on‑year; and 6 conventional fuel‑powered vehicle models, down by 3 year‑on‑year.