Gasgoo Daily: China's NEVC, Yutong sign agreement for new energy technology innovation

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China's NEVC, Yutong sign agreement for new energy technology innovation

On December 24, the National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center (NEVC) and Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. (Yutong Bus), a Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer, signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing, according to a post on NEVC's WeChat account. The duo aims to deepen collaboration in new energy technology innovation.

Under the agreement, both parties will focus on technical research, design, development, testing, and verification of products related to new electronic and electrical architecture. They will also work on automotive-grade chip testing services, vehicle testing services, cloud-based digital simulation applications, and joint participation in government research projects.

BYD Ocean Series introduces limited-time year-end incentives by Jan. 2025

BYD Ocean Series recently launched a limited-time offer, providing complimentary vehicle insurance valued at up to 5,000 yuan for customers purchasing models like the Seal 07 DM-i and the BYD Destroyer 05 Honor edition, until January 26, 2025.

FAW Bestune puts B70 Black Knight Edition onto market, starting at 120,900 yuan

On December 24, FAW Group's wholly-owned passenger vehicle band Bestune put its B70 Black Knight Edition onto the market. The new model is available in two variants, priced between 120,900 yuan and 123,800 yuan.

China's SinoHytec launches all-new 300kW fuel cell engine

On December 25, SinoHytec, a Chinese company engaging in R&D and industrialization of fuel cell engine systems, unveiled its latest-generation fuel cell engine, the M30+, according to a post on its WeChat account.

Huawei so far deploys over 500 own-brand supercharging stations in China

As of December 24, 2024, Huawei has deployed over 500 own-brand supercharging stations, according to a post on the WeChat account of HIMA, Huawei's smart car alliance. 

GAC Energy releases annual target for charging network expansion in 2025

Recently, GAC Energy unveiled its "Double Ten-Thousand Charging Piles Plan," according to a post on its WeChat account. This initiative is set to add 10,000 DC charging terminals and 10,000 AC charging terminals in 2025, aiming to position the company as the leading energy operator among automakers in terms of cumulative DC and overall charging terminals by the end of 2025.

GAC AION's Rapow Technology sees 100,000th-unit electric drive assembly roll off production line

On December 24, Rapow Technology Co., Ltd. (Rapow Technology) celebrated the rollout of its 100,000th-unit electric drive assembly at its intelligent ecological electric drive factory, according to a post on Rapow Technology's WeChat account.

DeepWay secures 750 million yuan in Series B financing

On December 26, new energy intelligent heavy-duty truck developer DeepWay announced the completion of its Series B financing, which raised a total of 750 million yuan.

Huawei co-delivers 5,000-meter plateau unmanned mining project with partners

On December 25, Huawei announced via WeChat the successful delivery of the world’s first 5,000-meter-high plateau autonomous mining project at Xizang's Yulong Copper Mine. Developed in collaboration with West Mining and China Railway 19th Bureau, the project demonstrates the adaptability and feasibility of autonomous driving technology in extreme environments. 

WeRide launches autonomous minibus service on Guangzhou's BRT system

Autonomous driving technology company WeRide, in collaboration with Guangzhou Bus Group, commenced commercial operation of an autonomous minibus (Robobus) route on the Tianhe section of Guangzhou's BRT system.