With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.
CATL, BAIC, Xiaomi, Jingneng Group break ground on battery base in Beijing
On June 18th, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Beijing Contemporary Amperex Battery Base project, jointly invested by CATL, BAIC Group, Jingneng Group, and Xiaomi Group, was held. The project is designed to meet high standards as a "Lighthouse Factory" and a "Zero-Carbon Factory," utilizing CATL's highly automated and flexible production lines. Once completed, it will provide battery products to automotive clients in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, including BAIC Group and Xiaomi EV, helping them enhance the competitiveness of their new energy vehicle products.
EVE Energy unveils 6C fast-charging large cylindrical battery
On June 18, at the iMLB 2024, EVE Energy launched its new large cylindrical battery product, the Omnicell battery. This battery features 6C fast-charging capability, allowing electric vehicles to achieve a 300-kilometer range with just a 5-minute charge.
On June 18th, the groundbreaking ceremony for CATL's Beijing battery base project took place in Beijing's Yizhuang area. The project will be constructed in two phases and is scheduled to commence production in 2026. It aims to supply new energy vehicle manufacturers such as BAIC Group, Xiaomi EV, and Li Auto. It is CATL's first battery factory in North China.
BAIC Group, CATL said to form strategic partnership
According to media reports, BAIC Group is set to enter into a strategic cooperation agreement with CATL. Sources reveal that the collaboration will focus on several areas, including the supply of power batteries, the implementation of battery swapping and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, and the joint development and application of new products based on the CIIC integrated intelligent chassis. In response to this news, a representative from BAIC Group stated to the media: "The official announcement will be made today."
BYD's FANGCHENGBAO unveils interior of BAO 8 SUV
Recently, BYD's FANGCHENGBAO brand released official interior images of its flagship SUV, the BAO 8. The new vehicle continues the brand's family design language, striking a good balance between ruggedness and technology vibe.
Chery Auto puts upgraded Arrizo 8 models onto market, starting at 122,900 yuan
On June 16, Chery Auto introduced new versions of its signature sedan, the Arrizo 8, featuring 1.6T and 2.0T engines and added intelligence features.
VOYAH's new all-electric Zhiyin SUV to hit market in Q3 2024
Recent reports indicate that Dongfeng Motor's premium new energy vehicle brand VOYAH plans to launch its new model, the VOYAH Zhiyin (name in Chinese pinyin), in the third quarter of this year. The vehicle has entered the production validation stage.
CATL, Tianjin municipal government ally on recycling of retired NEV batteries
On June 17th, the Tianjin Municipal People's Government and CATL signed a strategic cooperation agreement, according to a post on the WeChat account of Brunp Recycling, a subsidiary of CATL.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N's China edition starts at 398,800 yuan in presale
On June 17th, Hyundai Motor officially announced the pre-sale price for the China edition of the IONIQ 5 N high-performance EV model, starting at 398,800 yuan. Pre-sales for this model are set to begin on June 20th at 12:00 noon on the official website.
ARCFOX α S5 all-electric sedan hits market, starting at 151,800 yuan for limited time
On June 15, ARCFOX, BAIC Group's premium electric vehicle brand, officially put the α S5 onto the market. The new model comes with three variants, namely, the 560 MAX, 708 MAX, and 650 ULTRA, priced at 176,800 yuan, 196,800 yuan, and 216,800 yuan, respectively.
DEEPAL G318 nabs over 10,000-unit orders within 70 hours of market launch
On June 16, Changan Automobile's new energy vehicle brand DEEPAL announced that its new rugged off-road SUV model, the DEEPAL G318, received over 10,000-unit orders within 70 hours of its market launch.
Dongfeng Motor Corporation inks deal to build NEV core product cluster in Guangxi
Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region recently signed a cooperation framework agreement for the "Longxing Project" in Nanning city. This strategic partnership aims to advance the development of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry.
NEWRIZON, Weineng Battery Asset team up on battery tech, data intelligence
NEWRIZON, a Chinese startup focusing on intelligent new energy commercial vehicles, and Wuhan Weineng Battery Asset Co., Ltd. ("Weineng") have recently formed a strategic partnership. This collaboration leverages their respective core strengths to initiate comprehensive cooperation in multiple areas, including battery technology, data intelligence, and asset management.
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