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.

SVOLT launches new systematic battery solution 'Dragon Armor'

On Dec. 15, SVOLT launched its new-generation high-safety power battery systematic solution, dubbed " Dragon Armor", at its third Battery Day. The LFP battery using the solution enables a range of over 800km, the company said.

Photo credit: SVOLT

BMW XM hits market in China

BMW Group announced on Dec. 15 via its WeChat account that the BMW XM has hit the Chinese market with a suggested guidance price of 2.3 million yuan ($330,290 ).

BMW XM; photo credit: BMW Group

Inceptio Technology, Horizon Robotics form another cooperation

On Dec. 15, Inceptio Technology and Horizon Robotics announced a new cooperation on the application of the Journey 5 chips. Under the agreement, two Journey 5 chips will be installed onto the next-generation computing platform of “Xuanyuan”, the truck-dedicated autonomous driving software & hardware system in-house developed by Inceptio Technology.

The latest move came after both parties made breakthroughs in the volume production of the Journey 3 chips.

GAC Group teams up with China Southern Power Grid's subsidiary in energy ecosystem

On Dec. 15, GAC Group and Southern Power Grid Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Southern Power Grid (CSG), inked an MoU (memorandum of understanding) to carry out strategic cooperation in energy ecosystem and industrial chain, according to a post on GAC Group's WeChat account.

SAIC Motor's Xiangdao Chuxing launches Robotaxi in Shanghai Lin-gang Area

SAIC AI LAB and Xiangdao Chuxing, SAIC Motor's mobility service platform, officially put the Robotaxi 2.0 vehicles into operation in Shanghai Lin-gang Area on December 15.

Continental AG starts operation of super factory in China's Changsha city

On Dec. 15, the world's leading automotive supplier Continental AG celebrated the opening of its super factory in Changsha city, the capital of China's Hunan province, indicating the group's resolution to further improve its manufacturing level.

Dongfeng Motor, CRRC's SiC power module to be mounted on cars in 2023

Dongfeng Motor announced earlier this week that its Zhixin Semiconductor silicon carbide (SiC) power module is expected to be mass produced and installed onto the new energy passenger vehicles under Dongfeng Motor's self-owned brand in 2023.

Geely-backed microelectronics supplier Geener closes Pre-A financing

On December 15, Zhejiang Geener Microelectronics Co., LTD. (Geener), an affiliate of Geely Technology Group, announced the completion of its Pre-A financing round, which was also the company's first funding round. 

BYD APP goes live in Thailand

The BYD APP officially came online in Thailand at the closing ceremony of the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo, according to the company's press release. Meanwhile, BYD's Thai dealership partner, Rêver Automotive, also saw its mobile App (Rêver APP) go alive.

CATL, Huawei Device ink MOU for Huawei Smart Selection vehicle development

China's battery player CATL and Huawei Device Co., Ltd. inked an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) on December 14 in Ningde, Fujian Province. 

CATL, Chery Holding begin all-around strategic cooperation

CATL and Chery Holding Group signed a framework agreement on Dec. 14 to carry out all-around strategic cooperation on such fields as products, business affairs, marketing promotion, and business information resources, according to a post on CATL's WeChat account.