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BYD to deliver 64 battery-electric buses to Norway’s Nobina in Q2 2023

BYD announced that it has struck a deal with Nobina, the largest public transport operator in Northern Europe, to deliver 64 pure-electric buses to the latter. The vehicles are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2023 and will be put into operation in Nedre Glomma, Norway.

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Genesis’s first battery-electric model ‘GV60’ unveiled in China

Genesis saw the GV60, its first model riding on the company’s battery-electric platform, make its debut in China. The GV60 signifies the automaker’s determination in electrification. According to its plan, Genesis aims to only launch pure-electric vehicle models starting 2025, and realize zero carbon emission in 2035.

All-new Mazda CX-50 said to make China premiere in December

The all-new Mazda CX-50 is expected to make debut in China in December 2022. According to the company’s previous announcements, the new model will be available in both 2.5L and 2.5T. The new CX-50 is said to officially go on sale in China in 2023.

ZF starts building chassis component, AKC project at Zhangjiagang base

ZF officially broke ground on its chassis component system and active kinematics control (AKC) project at its Zhangjiang base on Nov. 19, indicating another major step for the German auto parts giant to localize its world's leading technologies and strengthen investment in China, according to a post on ZF's WeChat account.

Pony.ai authorized for driverless road tests with unoccupied front row in Beijing

On November 21, Beijing High-level Automated Driving Demonstration Area (BJHAD) issued the test permits for second-stage unmanned autonomous driving, and Pony.ai was among the first companies to receive such permit.

Chinese NEV startup Letin closes Series A funding

Chinese new energy vehicle startup Letin announced on Monday the completion of its Series A financing, which raised for the company a total of 3.2 billion yuan ($446.896 million).

BYD teams up with Auto Nejma SA. to offer new energy passenger vehicle models in Morocco

BYD Auto Industry Company Limited, a subsidiary of the world's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD, announced on Monday it has formed a partnership with Auto Nejma SA. to jointly promote its new energy passenger vehicles (NEPVs) in Morocco.

Baidu granted autonomous driving test permission with empty front row in Beijing

China’s tech giant Baidu was granted the permission to conduct autonomous driving road test with an empty front row in Beijing, the company announced on November 21.

Giantec Semiconductor’s proprietary NOR Flash storage chip passes AEC-Q100 validation

Chinese semiconductor supplier Giantec Semiconductor announced on November 22 that its self-developed NOR Flash storage chip has been officially validated by a third-party institution for AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification.

HOZON Auto launches ‘Haozhi’ global technology brand

HOZON Auto, the Chinese startup owning the new energy vehicle (NEV) brand NETA, launched a significant global technology brand, dubbed "Haozhi" in Chinese, on Nov. 21, indicating the company has ushered in a new competition era where technology systems are highlighted.