Gasgoo Daily: Baidu Apollo Go allowed for paid unmanned Robotaxi service in Shenzhen

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Baidu Apollo Go allowed for paid unmanned Robotaxi service in Shenzhen

On January 31, Baidu's autonomous driving ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, secured the license for intelligent connected vehicle autonomous commercialization pilot operation from Shenzhen’s Bao’an District. This milestone allows Apollo Go to conduct fully autonomous commercial fee-based services in the area.

XPeng’s He Xiaopeng: autonomous driving will be first application scenario for AI large models

On January 30, He Xiaopeng, Chairman of XPeng, emphasized at a social media event that autonomous driving would be the first application scenarios to achieve comprehensive commercial deployment for AI large models. He disclosed an annual investment of 3.5 billion yuan and an R&D team exceeding 3,000 members dedicated to intelligent driving at XPeng.

ARCFOX αS HI to roll out HUAWEI ADS 2.0 OTA upgrades

ARCFOX's αS HI model is set to roll out nationwide OTA with the release of the HUAWEI ADS 2.0 version intelligent driving system. In early February, the company plans to recruit 200 beta testers for public trials. In the first quarter, the αS HI owners subscribing to the ADS 2.0 advanced feature package will receive free updates of the HUAWEI ADS 2.0 version.

CATL forecasts YoY surge of 38.31%-48.07% in 2023 net profit attributable to shareholders

On January 30, Chinese power battery giant CATL disclosed its annual performance forecast for 2023, anticipating a net profit attributable to shareholders ranging between 42.5 billion yuan and 45.5 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 38.31% to 48.07%. After deducting non-recurring gains and losses, the net profit is projected to be between 38.5 billion yuan and 41.5 billion yuan, with a year-on-year jump of 36.46% to 47.09%.

United Nova Technology becomes supplier of NIO’s first self-developed 1,200V SiC modules

On January 30, 2024, United Nova Technology Co., Ltd. ("UNT"), a player in the production and supply of automotive chips, modules, and solutions, signed an agreement for production and supply silicon carbide (SiC) modules with China's prominent new energy vehicle brand, NIO.

SAIC-GM-Wuling launches fresh new energy commercial vehicle model ‘Wuling Yangguang’

SAIC-GM-Wuling ("SGMW") officially announced today its latest generation of new energy commercial vehicle (NECV)-- the Wuling Yangguang. The vehicle made its debut with the innovative Wuling Red No. 1 battery, marking the company's first NECV model built on an entirely new native platform.

Pony.ai launches paid unmanned Robotaxi service in Shenzhen

On January 31, Chinese autonomous driving solution provider Pony.ai received the unmanned intelligent connected vehicle commercial pilot license from Shenzhen's Bao'an District. This marks the commencement of the country's first commercial operation of unmanned Robotaxis in the central urban areas of a first-tier city.

GAC AION’s Rapow Intelligent Ecological Electric Drive Plant starts production

On January 30, GAC AION celebrated the completion and commencement of operations at its Rapow Intelligent Ecological Electric Drive Plant. At the same time, GAC AION’s Quark Electric Drive technology-powered M25 Super Electric Drive product entered mass production stage.

Kaixin Auto secures export intention order of 1,000 NEVs to Myanmar

Chinese auto retail platform Kaixin Auto Holdings revealed on January 30 that it has formalized an intention order to export 1,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in collaboration with Myanmar's New Power Auto Ltd.

JAC Group expects 136 million yuan of net profit in 2023

On January 30, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (JAC Group), announced its anticipated 2023 annual financial results, forecasting a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company of approximately 136 million yuan for the year.

Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Company rolls off pre-mass production unit of Audi Q6 e-tron

On January 26th, Audi witnessed a significant milestone as the first pre-mass production unit of the Audi Q6 e-tron rolled off the assembly line at the production base of Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. (Audi FAW NEV).

TANK 700 Hi4-T kicks off pre-sale, starting at 468,000 yuan

On January 30, Great Wall Motor's TANK brand commenced pre-sales for its new flagship model, the TANK 700 Hi4-T, offering two variants at 468,000 yuan and 508,000 yuan, respectively.

Great Wall Holdings Group, North China Electric Power University join forces for new energy & hydrogen power development

During the recent announcement of hydrogen energy industry achievements and the initiation ceremony of a hydrogen energy environmental services project in Baoding city, Hebei Province, Great Wall Holdings Group Limited signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation with North China Electric Power University.