The sales volume of Ideal ONE in July increased by 33% month-on-month
According to the latest retail data of China Automobile Data Terminal, in July 2020, the sales volume of Ideal ONE was 2,516 units, compared with 6 Month-on-month growth of 33%, showing a recovery trend; cumulative sales from January to July 2020 were 12,182 units, continuing to rank first in China's new energy medium and large SUV market (including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, pure electric, and extended-range electric) name.
China Automotive Data Terminal retail data also shows that since its delivery in December last year, the cumulative sales of Ideal ONE have reached 13,193 units.
In terms of sales channels, according to official disclosure data, as of August 10, Li Auto has 25 retail centers across the country and covers 21 cities. From August to September, Li Auto retail centers in Foshan, Hefei, Lanzhou, Dalian, Wuxi, Xiamen, Guiyang, Harbin, Shenyang and other places plan to open one after another to provide local consumers with a full range of product experience and test drive services.
In terms of after-sales service, as of August 10, Li Auto’s after-sales service network (including maintenance centers and authorized spray painting centers) has covered 39 cities across the country, and is expected to be deployed in Changchun, Changchun, and other cities in the third quarter. Xining, Jiaxing, Jinhua, Quanzhou, Linyi, Weifang, Yantai, Baoding, Nantong, Shaoxing and other cities.
Passenger Car Association: Passenger car production and sales in July were better than expected
On the morning of August 11, the Passenger Car Association released July passenger car production and sales data. Data show that in July, narrow passenger car production was 1.689 million units, a year-on-year increase of 13.3%; retail sales were 1.597 million units, a year-on-year increase of 7.7%; wholesale sales were 1.636 million units, a year-on-year increase of 7.4%. The above three indicator data all showed positive growth, and retail sales were higher than wholesale sales. The overall performance was better than expected, indicating that the auto market will have a good start in the second half of the year.
In terms of retail sales, sales of sedans in July were 773,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 3.6%, SUV sales were 728,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 13.1%, and MPV sales were 96,000 units, a year-on-year increase. 4%. It can be seen from this that sedans still occupy the main advantage in terms of volume, but in terms of growth rate, the SUV market has the greatest growth potential among the three major market segments. In addition, the MPV market has ended its downward trend that has lasted for many months. Year-on-year The emergence of positive growth has led to the improvement of the automobile market.
In terms of wholesale sales, the performance of the three major market segments is not much different from retail sales, and the overall wholesale sales growth rate of narrow passenger cars in July was lower than retail sales, which highlights the pressure on dealer inventory The relationship between manufacturers and dealers has been reduced and the relationship between manufacturers and dealers has been restored to a reasonable and healthy operating situation.
Tesla is involved in smart watch research and development
According to foreign media reports, according to a new document from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Tesla Motors is developing Participate in the development of smart watches. As we all know, Tesla has been expanding its electric vehicle business, and the development of watches this time is a brand new adventure for Tesla.
Xplora Technologies is headquartered in Norway and focuses on the development of wearable devices such as children's smart watches. Tesla is a participant in the project, according to a smartwatch filing the company filed with the Federal Communications Commission. In a project confidentiality filing, the company listed "Tesla Motor Company."
It is unclear why Tesla is participating in the project. In fact, Xplora Technologies sought FCC approval to allow its X5 Play/X5 Play eSIM smartwatch to use network connectivity, and the watch is mainly used to track children's activities and allow children to send voice messages and predefined text messages.
Continental and aft?automotive set up a joint venture
According to foreign media reports, German Continental and system supplier aft?automotive will establish a joint venture to provide future mobility solutions. Tools produces high-performance plastic connections. The two companies have signed a relevant agreement to establish a joint venture with each holding half of the shares.
In fact, the two companies have been working together since 2016 to develop special joints that connect the cooling circuit or turbocharger/charge air cooler to engine room components. The establishment of a joint venture will further expand the R&D partnership between the two parties. The new company plans to create more than 30 new jobs by 2025, but it first needs approval from the relevant antitrust authorities before it can be established.
Unlike conventional vehicles, electric vehicles require multiple cooling circuits with complex thermal management techniques. Electric vehicle batteries operate optimally at temperatures between 20 and 40 degrees Celsius. This temperature range allows the battery to last longer, work more efficiently and extend its service life. Therefore, similar to drive and power components, batteries also need to be cooled or heated depending on the external temperature, resulting in complex circuits that greatly increase the demand on individual components. The increasingly lighter weight of the new generation of hoses and the smaller line cross-sections on the high-pressure side and in the battery cooling system, for example, mean that less coolant is required compared to previous cooling systems.
A proper mix of rubber, polyamide and aluminum, combined with clever wiring structures, ensures system stability, so special lines and connectors developed from high-performance plastics appear
Up to now, wiring systems have usually been made of rubber or stainless steel. However, in vehicles with hybrid powertrains or electric motors, rubber is increasingly being replaced with advanced technical plastics, allowing developers to further reduce weight while improving performance: because plastic components can reduce vehicle weight, they can also reduce fuel consumption efficiency and CO2 emissions. At the same time, the shrinking space in internal combustion engines also changes the requirements for connections and wiring, as lighter, safer and more powerful drive components lead to increased pressure and thermal loads. For example, auxiliary unit components in the latest generation of internal combustion engines must be able to withstand continuous temperatures of 160 degrees Celsius for more than 3,000 hours, and also need to withstand temperatures up to 210 degrees Celsius. High-performance plastics made from thermally stable polyamides fully meet these requirements.
Bound by French labor laws? Daimler is in trouble when it closes its Smart factory
According to foreign media reports, Daimler must find a buyer for the Hambach factory in France that it wants to close. Because according to local French law, it is almost impossible to close the factory.
This puts Daimler at a disadvantage in the deal and does not have enough confidence to reach an agreement with potential buyers such as Ineos on the best terms. Ineos has had several discussions with Daimler and plans to acquire the plant to produce its Land Rover Defender competitor. It is reported that in addition to this, Ineos Group has two alternative plant locations. The group originally planned to set up a plant in Bridgend, Wales, England (near the Ford engine plant that will be closed), or at Nissan's plant in Barcelona, ??Spain. factory.
Daimler CEO Ola Kallenuis said in the financial report meeting on July 23: "In France, you usually need to find a use for it after closing the factory. The last resort is to close the door. But this is not our goal.” According to French labor laws, Daimler must try all other methods before it can close the plant. This French factory has been producing Smart? For Two since its establishment in 1997 and currently employs 800 workers; in addition, local parts suppliers also employ 800 workers. Kallenius said he would keep as many workers employed as possible "as much as possible".
In the second quarter of this year, the plant's asset impairment loss was approximately 500 million euros, which was equivalent to the cost of renovating the plant's facilities and building a new body shop. Luxury car sales are rising every year, and even as Daimler and other automakers like Mercedes-Benz continue to expand production, they complain about capacity constraints. In addition, Daimler announced for the first time in November last year that it would cut personnel costs by 1.4 billion euros, but assembly line positions were not affected.
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