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6This week on China EV Weekly, we dive deep into the most impactful developments in the country's electric vehicle sector.
We have a packed episode for you, covering everything from global supply chain shifts and major tech collaborations to policy changes and groundbreaking technological leaps. Here's what we'll be discussing:
- A Major GM-CATL Partnership: We analyze General Motors' strategic decision to import LFP batteries from China's CATL to support its Chevrolet Bolt production. This move is a fascinating look at how global giants are balancing domestic manufacturing goals against immediate supply chain needs.
- Huawei and Chery's Billion-Dollar Venture: We explore the massive 10 billion yuan investment by Huawei and Chery into their joint EV venture. This partnership aims to create a new breed of vehicle, tightly integrated with a software ecosystem, and could fundamentally reshape the industry.
- Regulators' Warning on Price Wars: Authorities are raising a red flag about the "involution" of aggressive price cutting in the EV market. We discuss what this policy shift means for automakers and the long-term health of the industry.
- A Historic Sales Milestone: China's new energy vehicle retail sales exceeded one million units in July for the first time in history. We break down the numbers and what they signal for the market's continued growth and maturity.
- BYD's Unplanned Safety Test: In a truly astonishing story, a BYD Song Plus reportedly sustained three lightning strikes in a single drive. We discuss how this real-world event could impact consumer perception of EV safety.
- Zeekr's 900-Volt Tech: We look at Zeekr's latest technical upgrade, which introduces a new computing chip and a 900-volt high-voltage architecture, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
- NIO's Growing Infrastructure: We talk about NIO's rapid expansion of its Power Swap Station network across China, a game-changing strategy for easing range anxiety and redefining the EV ownership experience.
- A Solid-State Battery Breakthrough: We discuss a major announcement from a Chinese research lab regarding a new solid-state battery prototype, a development that could position China for long-term dominance in fundamental battery science.
