The move aims to reduce reliance on a single supplier and lower costs.
The Mona lineup will use Eve Energy batteries for the base versions, while the long-range versions will continue to use BYD batteries.
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Two Xpeng Aeroht eVTOLs reportedly collide and crash during air show
This is a rare occurrence in the flying car sector, highlighting potential safety risks.
At least one passenger was injured and transported to the hospital, with no life-threatening injuries reported, according to a report.
Chery plans to open books for its Hong Kong IPO on Sept 17, targeting $18 billion valuation, report says
Chery passed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s listing hearing on September 7 and is expected to begin trading in Hong Kong later this month.
Chery plans to raise between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, potentially making it the largest auto IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this year.
LiDAR maker Hesai surges on Hong Kong stock market debut
As of this writing, Hesai rose 11 percent to HK$236.2 per share in Hong Kong, with a market capitalization of HK$36 billion.
Hesai raised HK$4.16 billion ($535 million) through the listing, the largest listing in the global LiDAR industry to date.
Voyah’s updated Dream MPV secures over 10,000 orders within 18 hours of launch
Over 50 percent of these orders are for the two highest-priced Ultra variants of the model. Read more…
Voyah’s updated Dream MPV secures over 10,000 orders within 18 hours of launch
Over 50 percent of these orders are for the two highest-priced Ultra variants of the model. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Sept 14: Nio Inc 6,170, Tesla 15,350, Xiaomi 9,790
The Nio main brand recorded 2,425 insurance registrations last week, Onvo 2,620, and Firefly 1,125.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 7.34 percent compared to the previous week’s 14,300 units.
Li Auto to launch i6 electric SUV on Sept 26, targeting monthly sales of up to 10,000 units
Li Auto aims for stable monthly deliveries of 9,000 to 10,000 units for the Li i6, the company’s CEO said earlier this month.
Li Auto is pinning its hopes on its second electric SUV after experiencing significant sales declines this year.
Buick debuts Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China, betting on powertrain that’s been popular for years
The Electra L7 extended-range sedan measures 5 meters long, boasts a battery range of up to 302 km, and delivers 338 horsepower.
Buick is betting on a segment of NEVs that has been popular in China for several years but where competition is becoming exceptionally fierce.
BYD launches e-Bus Platform 3.0 for electric buses, delivering enhanced safety and comfort
The BYD e-Bus Platform 3.0 incorporates multiple new technologies including the DiSus-A body control system and high-speed flat tire stability system.
The all-new C11 bus is the first electric bus built on the e-Bus Platform 3.0, offering a range of up to 730 kilometers.
BYD launches updated Seal 07 DM-i hybrid sedan with upgraded specs and lower overall pricing
The updated Seal 07 DM-i features enhanced range and powertrain upgrades while lowering its overall price to boost appeal.
The updated Seal 07 DM-i incorporates BYD’s DiSus-C body control system and introduces the LiDAR sensor.
Voyah launches updated Dream MPV with up to 700 km battery range and Huawei technologies
The updated Voyah Dream MPV features Huawei’s HarmonySpace 5 and Qiankun ADS 4 smart driving system on its higher-priced variants.
The updated Voyah Dream is available in PHEV and BEV variants, with the BEV model offering a 700-km range.
Huawei-backed Stelato to invest $2.8 billion over next 3 years to ramp up EV efforts
Stelato plans to invest RMB 20 billion ($2.8 billion) over the next three years to advance technological iteration in design, assisted driving, smart cockpits, and quality.
Huawei and BAIC will establish a dedicated Stelato business unit team operating under a “strategic alliance” approach.
Huawei-backed Stelato to invest $2.8 billion over next 3 years to ramp up EV efforts
Stelato plans to invest RMB 20 billion ($2.8 billion) over the next three years to advance technological iteration in design, assisted driving, smart cockpits, and quality.
Huawei and BAIC will establish a dedicated Stelato business unit team operating under a “strategic alliance” approach.
Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai announces $40 million order from unnamed US robotaxi firm
This marks Hesai’s second LiDAR order announcement from a US company this month.
Hesai will serve as the company’s sole LiDAR supplier, providing both long-range and short-range LiDAR products.
Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai announces $40 million order from unnamed US robotaxi firm
This marks Hesai’s second LiDAR order announcement from a US company this month.
Hesai will serve as the company’s sole LiDAR supplier, providing both long-range and short-range LiDAR products.
Xpeng to debut extended-range X9 MPV in Oct, kicking off its EREV lineup
The extended-range X9 will kick off Xpeng’s EREV product cycle, followed by extended-range G7 and G6 SUVs, and extended-range P7+ sedan.
The X9 EREV will offer a 450-km battery range, with a combined range of up to 1,600 km when fully fueled and charged.
CATL shares surge as China’s energy storage push fuels optimism
China aims to install over 180 million kW of new energy storage capacity by 2027, driving about RMB 250 billion ($35 billion) in direct project investment.
CATL shares in Hong Kong surged as much as 10 percent to HK$476.8, hitting a record high since its May 20 listing there.
Nio starts shipping all-new ES8 to stores in preparation for rapid delivery
Nio has begun shipping the third-generation ES8 to stores as part of preparations for its rapid delivery, with the official launch set for this Saturday.
Nio commenced test drives for the new ES8 in China on September 10, with stores extending operating hours due to high demand.
Xpeng begins local production in Europe
Xpeng’s first European production facility is in Austria, where the first batch of Xpeng G6 and G9 SUVs have rolled off the line.
The plant will expand production to include more Xpeng models in the future.
