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.

Huawei releases DriveONE new-generation integrated NEV-dedicated power platform 

Huawei released the DriveONE new-generation of super fusion new energy vehicle platform used mainly for B/B+ segment pure-electric, extended-range, as well as A segment pure-electric vehicle models. This platform adapts to dual voltages of 750V and 900+V at the same time, and can achieve 4C quick charging on a 250A fast charging pile. 

Photo credit: Huawei

smart #3 makes global debut

Today, smart held an event celebrating its 25th anniversary and saw its all-new smart #3 model make global debut. Designed by Mercedes-Benz’s global design team, the exterior of the new model inherits the brand’s family style with a hatchback, presenting a coupe SUV sense. 

AITO M9 makes debut

On April 17, the AITO M9 luxury SUV model was unveiled for the first time at Huawei’s product launch event. The model will come with range-extended and pure-electric versions. Presale of the vehicle kicked off on the same day, and the M9 will be officially on the market in the fourth quarter of this year. 

XPeng launches SEPA 2.0 all-domain intelligence evolution architecture

On April 16, Chinese new energy vehicle startup XPeng launched its SEPA 2.0 all-domain intelligence evolution architecture, which is said to be the final technology before realizing fully unmanned autonomous driving.

Chery Holding introduces iCAR new energy vehicle brand

On April 16, Chery Holding held a launch event for its iCAR new energy vehicle-dedicated brand, and unveiled two of the first iCAR vehicle models at the same time.

ZEEKR starts delivering ZEEKR 009 ME powered by CATL’s Qilin battery tech

ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand of Geely Auto, announced last Sunday via its WeChat account that it has already started delivering the ZEEKR 009’s ME version, which is the world’s first model with Qilin, the third generation of CATL’s CTP (cell-to-pack) technology, inside.

CATL’s sodium-ion batteries to be installed onto Chery’s vehicle model first

CATL announced on Apr. 16 its sodium-ion batteries will be installed onto a vehicle model of Chery Auto first.