Phate Zhang
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Battery materials supplier Ronbay tempers hype over massive deal with CATL
Ronbay said that the RMB 120 billion ($17.2 billion) lithium material order amount with CATL represents its own estimates and involves uncertainties.
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Xiaomi follows Tesla in offering 7-year low-interest financing for its Model Y rival YU7
Xiaomi has introduced a 7-year low-interest financing incentive for all variants of the YU7, responding to Tesla's move earlier this month.
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Zeekr launches 007 GT in Europe in latest global expansion push
Zeekr has launched the Zeekr 007 GT in six European countries, where it has been renamed the Zeekr 7 GT.
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Nio to ramp up bet on AI in 2026, William Li says at internal meeting [Full Speech]
Nio will intensify its focus on AI in 2026 and encourages employees to deeply integrate AI usage to enhance product competitiveness and operational efficiency.
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Dongfeng initiates winter tests on prototype cars equipped with solid-state batteries
The prototype cars feature solid-state batteries with an energy density of 350 Wh/kg, doubling that of mainstream LFP battery cells.
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Nio Firefly launches new limited-edition Firefly EV, capped at 99 units
The limited-edition Firefly EV was co-designed by Firefly and Dutch artist Jordy van den Nieuwendijk, priced 20% higher than the regular model.
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Mercedes, BMW project tepid 2026 demand in China as domestic brands like Nio and Aito gain traction
Both Mercedes-Benz and BMW have provided 2026 demand forecasts to their Chinese supply chains, with projections falling back to sales levels seen a decade ago.
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Nio Onvo teams up with Chinese professional football club in marketing and brand awareness push
Onvo has become a partner of Shanghai Shenhua Football Club, and will provide mobility services during the 2026 Chinese Super League season.
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CAAM forecasts China NEV sales to grow 15.2% to 19 million units in 2026
The CAAM projects China's overall passenger vehicle sales will reach 34.75 million units in 2026, representing a 1% year-on-year increase.
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CATL signs $17.2 billion lithium order as world's largest EV battery maker secures key material supply
Ronbay will supply CATL with 3.05 million tons of LFP cathode material from the first quarter of 2026 through 2031.



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