Welcome to a new episode of "China EV Weekly," your source for the most significant developments in the Chinese EV market. This week, we dive into eight major stories from August twenty-fourth to thirtieth.
* Policy Shift: We analyze the new restrictions on EV license plates in major cities like Shanghai and Hangzhou. How will this change affect sales and push the market from a subsidy-driven model to a more mature, market-driven one?
* Tech and Capital: We explore the massive joint venture between Huawei and Chery, a ten-billion-yuan investment that aims to redefine the smart car ecosystem.
* Market Milestone: A new report confirms a major tipping point: New energy vehicles now account for over fifty percent of all new car sales in China.
* Global Expansion: We cover BYD's strategic move into the European commercial vehicle market, introducing its Tang EV bus and T three light truck to key markets.
* Infrastructure Push: The Chinese government has issued a new directive to accelerate the deployment of high-power DC charging stations, a move designed to eliminate range anxiety and cement China's position as a charging infrastructure leader.
* Cross-Industry Partnership: We reveal the surprising collaboration between tech giants Baidu and Tencent to create a next-generation navigation and in-vehicle payment platform.
* A Technological Breakthrough: Our in-depth story focuses on CATL's revolutionary Battery-to-Chassis (BTC) technology, a game-changing innovation that promises to boost range, improve safety, and lower costs for future EVs.
This is a dynamic and evolving market, and we are here to provide you with all the essential insights.
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