Domestic news
The State Administration for Market Regulation reminded and urged Avanci of the monopoly risks of the patent pool in accordance with the law
According to the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation, on June 27, the person in charge of the Anti-Monopoly Division I of the State Administration for Market Regulation met with the relevant person in charge of the Avanci patent pool in accordance with the provisions of the Notice of the Office of the Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Commission of the State Council and the State Administration for Market Regulation on the Establishment of the Anti-monopoly "Three Books and One Letter" System for Anti-monopoly. The Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations stipulate that risk investigation should be carried out conscientiously, effective measures should be taken to prevent and rectify relevant problems, strengthen the construction of anti-monopoly compliance, prevent and stop monopoly risks, maintain the market order of fair competition, and promote the standardized and healthy development of the industry.
Passenger Association: The proportion of pickup sales in the domestic county and township markets increased well year-on-year, effectively offsetting the shrinkage of pickup trucks in large cities
On June 27, the Passenger Association issued a document pointing out that the production of pickup trucks in May this year was 42,000, a year-on-year decrease of 4%, and pickup truck sales were flat year-on-year, and pickup truck exports accounted for 45% of sales in May, becoming the strongest export proportion among commercial vehicles. The performance of the domestic pickup truck market is relatively stable, especially the sales proportion of the county and township markets has increased well year-on-year, effectively offsetting the shrinkage of pickup trucks in large cities.
Domestic oil price adjustment It will cost an extra 8 yuan to fill up a tank of oil
A new round of refined oil price adjustment window opened at 0:00 on June 28. The specific situation of this oil price adjustment is as follows: the retail price limit of gasoline and diesel is raised by 210 yuan and 200 yuan per ton respectively. On average, No. 92 gasoline was raised by 0.16 yuan per liter, No. 95 gasoline was raised by 0.17 yuan per liter, and No. 0 diesel was raised by 0.17 yuan per liter. According to the example of a family car with a fuel tank capacity of 50L, it will cost 8 yuan more to fill up a tank of 92 gasoline.
The online car-hailing regulatory information interaction system received a total of 944 million orders in May, an increase of 5.2% month-on-month
According to the statistics of the online car-hailing regulatory information interaction system, as of May 31, 2024, a total of 351 online car-hailing platform companies across the country have obtained online car-hailing platform business licenses, an increase of 2 from the previous month; A total of 7.033 million online car-hailing driver licenses and 2.948 million vehicle transportation licenses were issued, an increase of 1.0% and 0.7% respectively from the previous month. The online car-hailing regulatory information exchange system received a total of 944 million orders in May, an increase of 5.2% month-on-month.
International News
Porsche has announced a worldwide recall of all Taycan electric vehicles due to brake problems
Porsche has announced a worldwide recall of all Taycan models due to the discovery of a potential problem with the braking system. The cause of this recall is a possible rupture of the brake hose that could lead to a leak of brake fluid, which can reduce the brake pressure and affect the braking effect. It's unclear exactly how many Taycans are affected by the issue, but Porsche has sold more than 150,000 of the Taycan worldwide since its launch in 2020.
It is rumored that Tesla is considering abandoning the production of 4680 batteries
According to autoevolution, there are rumors that Tesla is considering stopping production of 4680 batteries at its Giga Texas plant in Texas due to unsatisfactory energy density and charging performance, as well as higher costs. If the cost reduction cannot achieve the desired effect by the end of the year, Tesla will abandon the production of 4680 batteries and purchase from external suppliers instead. Reports from South Korea suggest that local battery makers LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI are preparing for mass production of cylindrical batteries with a diameter of 46 mm, which seems to confirm this rumor.
Germany's economy minister has called for a political solution to China's electric vehicle tariff dispute
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck recently said that the European Commission should seek a political solution to the dispute with China over the increase in tariffs on electric vehicles. "We must now make it clear that the European Commission is ready not to deal with this conflict bureaucracy, not to find a solution by footnoting the numbers, but to really solve the problem politically," he told the German parliament. ”
Toyota's sales fell for the fourth consecutive month due to the recall
Toyota's sales fell for the fourth straight month as market competition and the suspension of deliveries of the Prius after a recall in Japan added to the pressure on the world's largest automaker. Toyota, which includes its subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor and Hino Motors, sold 888491 vehicles globally last month, down 2 percent from May last year, according to a statement released Thursday. Deliveries were weak in markets such as Japan, while sales in North America and Europe increased by about 15% and 7%, respectively. Toyota's global production fell 5% to 900195 units in May.
Corporate News
SAIC Motor and Volkswagen signed a series of agreements to jointly develop a variety of plug-in hybrid and pure electric models
On the afternoon of June 27, Volkswagen Group, SAIC Motor, Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd., Volkswagen (China) Technology Co., Ltd. and SAIC Volkswagen signed a number of technical cooperation agreements on SAIC Volkswagen's new product projects in Shanghai. The content includes a technical cooperation agreement for the development of three plug-in hybrid models and two pure electric models in China, and the two sides will jointly "empower technology" for the joint venture, opening a new chapter in the joint venture cooperation. It is expected that from 2026 and beyond 2030, a number of plug-in hybrid and pure electric models will be jointly developed to the market.
Zeng Qinghong of Guangzhou Automobile Group put forward two proposals at the National Science and Technology Conference
Zeng Qinghong, chairman of Guangzhou Automobile Group, recently attended the National Science and Technology Conference, and proposed in the group discussion session, "It is recommended that the country strengthen the investment and overall development of industrial software, chips and operating systems" "It is recommended that in terms of the development of autonomous driving technology for automobiles, it is hoped that state-owned enterprises will concentrate resources and undertake relevant technology development through unveiling the leaderboard and horse racing system", so as to contribute wisdom and strength to the high-quality development of the automotive industry and the construction of a scientific and technological power.
Smart announces its entry into the New Zealand market
On June 27, smart announced a partnership with Armstrong's, New Zealand's largest independent automotive group. Smart expands into the second largest market in Oceania. Relying on Armstrong's Group's local sales and service network, smart will bring brand-specific pure electric products and after-sales service experience to New Zealand customers. smart will initially deploy in four New Zealand cities: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. smart Phantom 1 and smart Phantom 3 will also be officially launched in New Zealand in the near future.
Pony.ai has launched a charging service for autonomous driving to and from Beijing Daxing Airport
On June 27, Pony.ai announced the launch of a paid service for autonomous driving shuttle service at Daxing Airport. Pony.ai's Daxing Airport Autonomous Driving Service Charging Plan adopts a "fixed price" mechanism, referring to the pricing rules used in urban services, and users do not need to pay additional highway tolls.
Tesla China rehired a small number of employees
According to industry sources, it was learned from a number of former Tesla employees that a small number of Tesla departments in China are rehiring some of the laid off employees, and most of them are concentrated in the sales and service fields. It is rumored that Tesla's re-employment is due to the fact that some supermarket stores with large layoffs only retain teams of 5 to 6 people, which is not conducive to the normal operation of stores.
Evergrande Automobile: A potential share transfer is still being discussed
On June 26, Evergrande Auto announced that discussions about a potential share transfer are still ongoing, but the sale and purchase agreement and credit agreement have not yet been signed. The Company stresses that the potential transaction is subject to further due diligence and may or may not proceed. Shareholders and potential investors should be cautious.
WeRide was approved to launch airport high-speed autonomous driving charging service in Beijing
On June 27, WeRide was officially notified of the commercialization of high-speed road travel services in the Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Pilot Zone, and its autonomous mobility service vehicles were approved to carry out the commercialization of autonomous driving services between the terminal of Beijing Daxing International Airport and the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone.
Wanliyang: Yiwu Wanliyang Suxi transformer independent energy storage project is connected to the grid
On June 27, Wanliyang announced that recently, Yiwu Wanliyang Energy Service Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Wanliyang Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a holding subsidiary of the company, invested and constructed the "Yiwu Wanliyang Suxi Substation Independent Energy Storage Project" in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. The first phase of the project has an installed capacity of 100MW/200MWh, which has been successfully connected to the grid recently. The energy storage system is connected to the Zhejiang power grid through the step-up transformer, and will obtain benefits by participating in the electric energy market and auxiliary service market in Zhejiang Province.
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