Gasgoo Daily: BYD signs deals with Japanese local governments for disaster power supply

Published: Dec 6, 2024 21:23
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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.

BYD signs deals with Japanese local governments for disaster power supply

BYD's Japan office recently announced that it has inked agreements with 10 local governments in Japan to use electric vehicles as emergency power sources for shelters and hospitals during natural disasters. 

Cumulative sales of Wuling Hongguang MINIEV family surpass 1.4 million units

SAIC-GM-Wuling on December 6 revealed that the Hongguang MINIEV family has exceeded 1.4 million units of cumulative sales, with 38,016 units sold in November alone. 

Dongfeng Aeolus launches MAGE SUV in Chile 

On December 3, Dongfeng Motor's Aeolus brand debuted its new-generation SUV, the MAGE, in Santiago, Chile. The MAGE attracted 45 units of orders on launch event and over 1,000 pre-orders. 

Nissan Motor sells 63,545 vehicles in China in Nov. 2024

On December 6, Nissan Motor announced its November sales performance for the China market, recording a total of 63,545 vehicles sold across its passenger and light commercial vehicle segments.

Changan Automobile opens flagship store in Kazakhstan

On December 3, Changan Automobile celebrated the grand opening of its first flagship store in Astana, Kazakhstan, and unveiled the new-generation CS75 PLUS to the local market. 

Hesai Technology secures exclusive LiDAR supply contract from Changan Automobile

LiDAR manufacturer Hesai Technology announced on December 5 that Changan Automobile has chosen the Hesai ATX LiDAR product exclusively for its new intelligent driving platform.

Great Wall Motor, Tsinghua University, TsingStandard co-inaugurate automotive network testing lab

Great Wall Motor (GWM) recently partnered with Tsinghua University Suzhou Automotive Research Institute and TsingStandard, to establish and inaugurate the "Automotive Network Joint Testing Laboratory."

GAC Group scores 7.11% MoM growth in November 2024 vehicle sales

GAC Group announced this week that its automobile sales reached 198,992 units in November 2024, indicating a month-on-month growth of 7.11% despite a year-on-year decline of 12.39%.

NETA Auto renews cooperation with Indonesia's PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

On December 4, Chinse new energy vehicle manufacturer NETA Auto's Indonesian subsidiary renewed its cooperation agreement with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk in Jakarta, according to a post on the carmaker's WeChat account. Under the agreement, the bank will continue to provide efficient financing services to support NETA Auto's growth in the local market.

NIO, Mastercard forge strategic partnership to enhance global user services

On December 5, NIO and Mastercard signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai, according to a post on NIO's WeChat account.

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