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  • CATL signs deal to supply batteries for Daimler Trucks long-haul electric truck

    CATL will supply lithium-ion battery packs for the eActros LongHaul electric truck, which is scheduled for mass production in 2024, for a supply period beyond 2030.

  • Huawei reportedly wants to take a stake in BAIC's EV brand Arcfox

    Huawei is in close contact with BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology to seek a stake in the latter's EV brand Arcfox, nbd.com.cn said on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

  • Li Auto to report Q1 earnings on May 26, delivered 12,579 vehicles in the quarter

    In the first quarter, Li Auto delivered 12,579 units, up 334.4 percent year-on-year, but down 13 percent from the fourth quarter of last year.

  • China's economic planner issues draft guidance to promote charging, battery swap infrastructure

    China continues to provide policy support for the new energy vehicle industry, as a new document aimed at boosting the construction of charging and battery swap infrastructure was drafted.

  • Li Auto's new Li ONE will feature latest chip from Horizon Robotics

    Li Auto's new Li ONE, which will be released next week, will be equipped with the Journey 3 chip, the latest chip from local chip company Horizon Robotics.

  • Changan Nio changes name to new one without 'Nio'

    Changan Nio has changed to a new name that no longer carries the word "Nio," marking the end of the legacy carmaker's efforts to explore joint ventures with new carmakers.

  • China gives battery swap new policy boost, with more pilot projects expected in H2

    China will start a nationwide pilot program for the application of the battery swap model in the second half of the year, with cities being asked to complete work plans by the end of May.

  • Chinese home appliance giant Midea unveils multiple core components for EVs

    Unlike technology companies including Xiaomi, Baidu and Qihoo 360, Midea particularly emphasized that it is not directly involved in building cars, but focuses on providing components for car companies.

  • CICC: Software profits, service revenues to become new valuation anchors for auto industry

    CICC believes that the practice of charging for self-driving features may not be sustainable in the long run, and that car companies need to move to a "channel fee" profit model.

  • Tesla Model 3 burns after hitting tree in latest accident

    Tesla sources said the accident was caused by the vehicle driving at high speed resulting in loss of control and a collision before the vehicle burned, according to nbd.com.cn.