Gasgoo Daily: FAW Toyota recalls 25,815 bZ3 electric vehicles due to battery management concerns

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FAW Toyota recalls 25,815 bZ3 electric vehicles due to battery management concerns

FAW Toyota recently initiated arecall plan with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation for 25,815 bZ3 electric vehicles manufactured between March 13, 2023, and November 9, 2023. This recall stems from a flaw in the power battery management control software, causing a significant deviation in estimated remaining battery levels after multiple incomplete charges and sustained high-speed driving. In extreme cases, affected vehicles might lose power before the charging warning light illuminates, posing potential safety risks.

AITO reportedly bags 33,000 blind pre-orders for M9 model

The forthcoming market launch of the AITO M9 is scheduled for December 26. The large new energy SUV, designed jointly by SERES and Huawei, has garnered substantial interest even before its official market release, with reports confirming an impressive 33,000-unit blind pre-orders so far.

China’s MIIT initiates pilot project for cybersecurity insurance services

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has issued a notice regarding the initiation of a pilot project for cybersecurity insurance services. This pilot project encompasses industries like telecommunications, the internet, industrial internet, and V2X.

XPeng confirms plan to discontinue sales of G3 model

Chinese new energy vehicle maker XPeng is contemplating discontinuing its maiden G3 model, possibly introducing a new product to replace it, per insider sources.

CHN Energy sets industry standards for unmanned coal mine truck transportation system

In a bid to advance safety and productivity in unmanned driving technologies under open-pit coal mining scenario, CHN Energy Investment Group (CHN Energy) recently introduced eleven enterprise standards, including the groundbreaking “Technical Specifications for Autonomous Transport Systems in Open-Pit Coal Mines”.

Huawei reportedly plans to build independent stores for Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance

Huawei's strategic move in forging the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) for its Huawei Smart Selection car initiative has sparked attention. According to a local media outlet, the tech giant is set to establish approximately 800 dedicated HIMA stores by 2024, with aims to surge to 1,000 by 2025.

Chery EXEED puts STERRA ES onto market, starting at 225,800 yuan

On December 20, the STERRA ES from Chery's EXEED brand hit the market with five different trim levels, priced from 225,800 yuan to 339,800 yuan.

Schaeffler breaks ground on logistics center at Taicang manufacturing base

On December 20, German auto supplier Schaeffler held a groundbreaking ceremony for its logistics center at its manufacturing base in Taicang city, Jiangsu province, according to a post on the company's WeChat account.

Ji Yue, China Merchants Vehicle Research Institute to collaborate in key NEV parts testing

On December 19, Ji Yue, the automotive robot (Robocar) brand jointly backed by Geely and Baidu, and China Merchants Vehicle Research Institute ("CMVR") formally inked a strategic cooperation framework agreement, according to a press release from CMVR.

CATL, Datong city team up on green manufacturing, renewable energy investment, transportation electrification

In a pivotal move towards advancing the "dual-carbon" goals, Chinese power battery giant CATL signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the municipal government of Datong city, Shanxi province on December 20, according to a post on the WeChat account "Datong Daily".