Gasgoo Daily: SAIC-GM, CATL co-developed 6C LFP battery to be deployed on new Ultium platform

Published: Jan 13, 2025 18:09
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SAIC-GM, CATL co-developed 6C LFP battery to be deployed on new Ultium platform

SAIC-GM's general manager, Lu Xiao, announced the upcoming deployment of the 6C ultra-fast charging LFP battery, co-developed with CATL, on the upgraded Ultium quasi-900V platform this year. The battery delivers 350 km of range with just a 10-minute charge.

JETTA VA7 hits market in China, starting from 99,777 yuan

On January 12, 2025, the JETTA VA7, an A+-segment sedan, officially hit the Chinese market with three variants priced from 99,777 yuan to 129,777 yuan. 

Chery Fulwin T8 starts presales at 109,900 yuan

Chery's new energy vehicle range Fulwin opened global presales for the Fulwin T8 on January 11, 2025. The 5+2-seat plug-in hybrid electric SUV, featuring the C-DM5.0 system, offers six trims with a presale price range of 109,900 yuan to 156,900 yuan.

RoboSense, Pony.ai announce all-around partnership expansion

On January 8 (PST), RoboSense and Pony.ai announced an expanded strategic partnership at CES 2025. As intelligent robotics continues to shape the future of mobility, the two companies have reached a consensus to deepen collaboration in the AI era, targeting autonomous driving and transport services across various high- and low-speed scenarios.

Black Sesame Technologies, Continental ink MoU on HPC development at CES 2025

During CES 2025, Black Sesame Technologies and Continental signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on high-performance computing units (HPCs), addressing the growing demands of the intelligent vehicle market, according to the Chinese company's announcement on WeChat. 

GAC Group, Huawei co-launch GH project for new high-end smart NEV brand

On January 10, 2025, Chinese automaker GAC Group announced that its 78th Board of Directors meeting approved the establishment of the GH Project Company (provisional name), with a registered capital of 1.5 billion yuan. 

Leapmotor puts C10 REEV model onto European market at Brussels Motor Show 2025

On January 10, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor showcased the range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) version of its C10 model at the Brussels Motor Show 2025. This marks the debut of its REEV technology in Europe.

BAIC Group logs annual sales volume of over 1.71 million vehicles in 2024

On January 11, BAIC Group held its 2025 work conference, revealing its 2024 performance. The group achieved vehicle sales exceeding 1.71 million units last year, with revenue surpassing 480 billion yuan. 

RoboSense deepens partnership with COWAROBOT to advance urban autonomous solutions

On January 12, RoboSense and COWAROBOT announced an enhanced strategic partnership to drive innovation in urban autonomous solutions. Leveraging RoboSense's new-generation digital LiDAR technology and robotic mobility solutions, the two companies aim to accelerate the commercialization of intelligent robots in urban scenarios and lead the transformation of city services through automation.  

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