Gasgoo Daily: Li Auto ships OTA 5.2 version onboard OS

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Li Auto to ship OTA 5.2 version onboard OS

Li Auto is set to roll out the OTA 5.2 update for its vehicle infotainment system starting May 11, 2024, targeting users of the L series and the Li MEGA. This update focuses on enhancing smart driving and intelligent space functionalities. It introduces 19 new features and 23 improved experiences, specifically iterating on the features for the 2023 and 2024 models across all Li Auto vehicles.

NETA Auto begins delivering NETA L vehicles

On May 10th, at the Suzhou Fumao User Center, Chinese new energy vehicle maker NETA Auto initiated the first batch of deliveries for the NETA L model. This event also marked the beginning of the model's nationwide rollout. NETA Auto's CEO, Mr. Zhang Yong, personally handed over the vehicles to the first group of customers.

China's Hefei city plans to add over 90,000 EV charging piles in 2024

Hefei city, the capital of Anhui province, plans to construct over 90,000 new electric vehicle charging piles in 2024, bringing the total number of charging piles in the city to more than 260,000 by the end of this year, according to a post on Hefei government’s WeChat account.

BYD releases images of first new energy pickup model 'SHARK'

BYD recently unveiled official images of its first new energy pickup truck model, the SHARK, primarily highlighting the vehicle's side design.

SAIC Motor's Roewe launches DMH Super Hybrid Technology brand

On May 10th, during the eighth annual China Brand Day, SAIC Motor's self-owned passenger vehicle brand, Roewe, unveiled its "DMH Super Hybrid Technology", according to SAIC Motor's press release. This new technology brand aims to pioneer hybrid electric products for a global audience.

CIV-IP, CICTCI partner to advance V2X smart transportation application in China

On May 9, Shanghai-based intelligent vehicle innovation platform CIV-IP and V2X technology develoepr CICTCI officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement in the field of intelligent transportation, aiming to advance city-level vehicle-road-cloud operation scale for intelligent connected vehicles, according to SAIC Motor's WeChat post on May 10.

Voyager Technology nominated to supply VT-DMS to South Korea's KG Mobility

Voyager Technology, a Shanghai-based ADAS solution provider, has recently been nominated by South Korea’s KG Mobility to supply its VT-DMS driver monitor system for the latter's mass production project.

BYD's fire new mid-sized SUV Sea Lion 07 EV goes on sale, starting at 189,800 yuan

On May 10th, BYD officially put its new all-electric mid-sized SUV, the Sea Lion 07 EV, onto the market. It comes with four variants priced between 189,800 yuan and 239,800 yuan.

SAIC Motor's Jan.-Apr. NEV sales jump 35.37% YoY

In the fourth month of 2024, SAIC Motor sold 360,010 vehicles by wholesale, representing a year-on-year decline of 3.73%, according to its latest monthly sales results.

DreamSmart Group announces new executive team, former CEO Shen Ziyu not included

Geely-associated DreamSmart Group recently unveiled its new executive team on its official website. Former Chairman and CEO of DreamSmart Group, Mr. Shen Ziyu, is notably absent from the new executive lineup.