Gasgoo Daily: Hyundai Motor, Baidu join forces to co-advance in automotive intelligence development

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.

Hyundai Motor, Baidu join forces to co-advance in automotive intelligence development

On April 27, Hyundai Motor Group and Baidu signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement in Beijing. Building upon their existing collaboration, the two parties will embark on a comprehensive strategic partnership in the development of intelligent connected vehicles, autonomous driving, and smart transportation systems, aiming to explore technical solutions for regulatory compliance and innovate AI-driven mobility services.

Greater Bay Technology, EHang to co-develop ultra-fast battery for eVTOL aircraft

On April 27, Greater Bay Technology and EHang announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop the world's first ultra-fast/extreme-fast charging battery solution for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts.

LiDAR supplier LiangDao Intelligence partners with GoFurther.AI

During the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, LiDAR supplier LiangDao Intelligence and unmanned driving solution developer GoFurther.AI signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Leveraging their respective advantages, the two companies will collaborate to promote the mass production and innovative application of lateral LiDAR for autonomous vehicles.

All-in on electrification: Dongfeng Nissan, Dongfeng Honda unveil new energy strategies at Auto China 2024

At the ongoing Auto China 2024 in Beijing, along with showcasing numerous vehicle models and innovative technologies under its wholly-owned brands, Dongfeng Motor’s two Sino-Japanese joint ventures also took the chance to demonstrate their new models, strategies, and development plans.

Chery, NVIDIA to develop next-gen intelligent driving platform based on NVIDIA DRIVE Thor

During the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Chery Automobile signed a cooperation agreement with NVIDIA to further enhance collaboration in the field of autonomous driving.

Desay SV, GAC’s Hyper, NVIDIA to co-develop cockpit-driving integrated L4 solutions

On April 26, Desay SV, GAIC AION’s Hyper brand, and NVIDIA signed a tripartite cooperation agreement at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing.

Audi Q6L e-tron makes global debut in China

On April 25, Audi introduced its new-gen BEV (battery electric vehicle) model, the Q6L e-tron, at the Auto China 2024. The model is the first one to be designed specifically for the Chinese market and based on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform.

Honda Motor puts e:NP2 onto market in China, to begin sales of e:NS2 in June

On April 25, the inaugural day of Auto China 2024, Honda Motor announced that the e:NP2 had gone on sale from GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. ("GAC Honda"), and the e:NS2 will go on sale from Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. ("Dongfeng Honda") in June 2024 after its presale kicking off on May 1.

Autoliv, Hangsheng Electronics team up to boost autonomous driving tech R&D

Autoliv China recently announced via its official WeChat account that on April 26, the company signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement and a joint R&D agreement with Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co., Ltd. ("HSAE"). The collaboration is set to focus on areas such as automotive electronic control unit (ECU). The two parties aim to concentrate on future autonomous driving technology, jointly innovate in integrated and electronic security solutions, and enhance the application of automotive electronics across various scenarios.

Beijing Hyundai, CATL intend to co-develop BEV models

On April 25, the inaugural day of the Auto China 2024, Beijing Hyundai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. ("CATL") to cooperate on the former's EV project, jointly developing all-electric vehicle models that cater to consumers' demands in China.