Pony.ai and Sany have finished the prototype of an autonomous truck, which has started road testing in the country. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Pony.ai, a globally leading autonomous driving company, said on Thursday that it is partnering with China’s Sany Heavy Industry to explore the autonomous truck market. Pony.ai said its joint venture with the… Continue reading Pony.ai, Sany partner to develop autonomous trucks
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NE China auto expo sees over 6b yuan in transactions
People visit the booth of the FAW-Volkswagen during the 19th China (Changchun) International Automobile Expo in Changchun, capital of Northeast China’s Jilin province, July 15, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua] CHANGCHUN — The 19th China (Changchun) International Automobile Expo concluded Sunday, with a transaction volume of over 6.3 billion yuan ($933 million). The expo was held in Changchun,… Continue reading NE China auto expo sees over 6b yuan in transactions
More women driving in China
Ora launches the Ballet Cat in Changsha, Hunan province, on July 12. CHINA DAILY As female consumption capacity grows, carmakers are starting to focus on women’s demands and launch exclusively-for-women models, aiming to grasp a fiercely competitive market segment. Earlier this month, Great Wall Motors’ electric brand Ora launched the Ballet Cat, which is designed from… Continue reading More women driving in China
Hyundai shown in high-profile location
South Korean carmaker Hyundai opened its first downtown showroom in China in the Wangfujing commercial zone of Beijing on Wednesday. It exhibits Hyundai’s imported vehicles, high-performance N brand cars and hydrogen-related technologies. Hyundai will celebrate its 20th anniversary in China this year. It established the first automotive joint venture with BAIC Group in 2002. Earlier… Continue reading Hyundai shown in high-profile location
Ford Motor creates partnership with Chinese battery giant CATL
CATL batteries are displayed during an expo in Xiamen, Fujian province, in September. [Photo provided to China Daily] Ford Motor said on Thursday that it had reached an agreement to acquire battery packs from Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd that will be used in electric vehicles produced in North America, China and… Continue reading Ford Motor creates partnership with Chinese battery giant CATL
WEBC gala held in Sichuan focuses on prospects for NEVs, batteries
Employees work at a battery production facility of Sichuan Times New Energy Technology Co Ltd, a CATL subsidiary, in Yibin, Sichuan province. [Photo provided to China Daily] Amid the fast expanding market of new energy vehicles in China－with NEV sales taking up 53 percent of global market share last year－demand for power batteries is also… Continue reading WEBC gala held in Sichuan focuses on prospects for NEVs, batteries
Tesla expected to make more vehicles in China
Employees at work at the Shanghai plant of Tesla Inc. [Photo/Xinhua] Tesla Inc is expected to produce more vehicles in China than in the United States, as its Shanghai plant has become the carmaker’s largest manufacturing facility across the globe. The Shanghai facility is now able to produce 750,000 vehicles annually, 100,000 units more than… Continue reading Tesla expected to make more vehicles in China
Tesla Shanghai becomes world’s largest production volume Gigafactory
A view of the Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai . [Photo/VCG] US automaker Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai has become the world’s largest factory by annual production volume, exceeding that of its California plant, news outlet The Paper reported. According to the Q2 financial summary of Tesla released Wednesday, recent equipment upgrades in its Shanghai base enabled… Continue reading Tesla Shanghai becomes world’s largest production volume Gigafactory
CATL plans units in Mexico; may supply Tesla, Ford
CATL batteries are displayed during an expo in Xiamen, Fujian province, in September. [Photo provided to China Daily] Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd is mulling accelerated overseas expansion, as the Chinese battery giant is planning at least two locations in Mexico for a manufacturing facility to potentially supply Tesla and Ford Motor. The Ningde, Fujian… Continue reading CATL plans units in Mexico; may supply Tesla, Ford
China’s used car sales log robust growth in June
This photo shows a used car market in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Sept 3, 2021. [Photo/IC] BEIJING — China’s second-hand car sector registered strong expansion in June, with its sales volume surging 19.2 percent month on month, data from the China Automobile Dealers Association shows. Approximately 1.42 million used cars changed hands last month, with… Continue reading China’s used car sales log robust growth in June