With ZXZC 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.

CATL aims to realize sodium-ion battery industrialization in 2023

CATL disclosed at an online platform that the company is facilitating the industrialization of its sodium-ion batteries, which can be expected in 2023.

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Changan Automobile’s Shenlan SL03 to hit market in July

Changan Automobile’s new energy vehicle brand, Shenlan (deep blue in English), plans to put the SL03, the first model under the new brand, onto market in July this year. The model will be installed with a electric motor, offering a maximum range of 712km.

Photo credit: Changan Automobile

BYD invests in DPS firm HAAWKING

According to the Chinese corporate database Qichacha, BYD has become one of the shareholders of Beijing Haawking Technology Co., Ltd., a professional DSP supplier. The company is founded in 2019 with a registered capital of RMB28.9075 million. 

XPeng reports highest monthly, quarterly, H1 deliveries among Chinese auto startups

In the second quarter of 2022, China’s electric vehicle startup XPeng delivered the most vehicles among all domestic auto startups for the fourth consecutive quarter.

NIO scores 60.3% YoY surge in June 2022 deliveries

NIO delivered 12,961 vehicles in June 2022, posting a year-on-year surge of 60.3%, the company announced today.

HUAWEI’s auto partner SERES delivers 7,658 vehicles in June

In June, Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Stock Co., Ltd. (Sokon Group), the auto group owning the brand SERES, continued to witness growth in its new energy vehicle sales.

Zhou Song appointed new Valeo China President

Effective from July 1, 2022, Zhou Song has been appointed as Valeo China President and will directly report to Christophe Périllat, Chief Executive Officer of Valeo, the French automotive supplier announced today.

Baidu permitted to charge fares for Robotaxi in Wuhan

Baidu Apollo’s Robotaxi platform Apollo Go started pilot commercial operation in Wuhan, providing paid autonomous mobility service to the public.

Leapmotor June deliveries hit new high

In the sixth month of 2022, China’s new energy vehicle startup Leapmotor saw its monthly delivery volume hit a new high.

HOZON Auto achieves new record-high monthly deliveries in June 2022

HOZON Auto, the Chinese startup owning the new energy vehicle (“NEV”) brand NETA, saw its monthly deliveries hit another record high of 13,157 units in June 2022, skyrocketing 156.1% year on year, while also jumping 19.5% month on month, the automaker announced via its WeChat account.

ZEEKR 001’s cumulative deliveries surpass 25,000 units by June 2022

ZEEKR, the premium EV brand of Geely Holding, today announced the monthly deliveries of the ZEEKR 001 reached 4,302 units in June 2022, edging down 0.6% from the previous month.

China's vehicle inventory alert index in June stands below 50%

China's vehicle inventory alert index ("VIA"), which reflects the inventory pressure on automobile dealers, declined 7.3 percentage points month on month in June 2022, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA).

JIDU reportedly sets up holding company in HK for foreign financing

Baidu and Geely’s joint auto brand, JIDU, has reportedly established a holding company in Hong Kong for its two Chinese mainland entities, a person close to the matter disclosed to a local media outlet.

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen H1 sales jump 39% YoY

In June, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile (DPCA) achieved impressive momentum in its monthly sales, maintaining a positive growth for 19 consecutive months.

Geometry E hits market, starting at 86,800 yuan

Geometry, a BEV brand of Geely Auto, saw the Geometry E hit the market on June 30. Coming with three trim levels, the model is priced from 86,800 yuan ($13,000) to 103,800 yuan ($15,500) after subsidies.