Pandaily's Digest #20210423
Chinese automakers aim to meet carbon reduction goals ahead of schedule, Huawei unveils its first new energy car SP5 SUV, Tesla retracts its tough approach over customer complaint drama, and more.
Chinese Automakers Pledge To Meet Carbon Reduction Goals Ahead of Country’s 2060 Target
China’s automotive industry is aiming to double down on efforts to peak carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2028 and achieve near-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a full decade before the country’s 2060 carbon neutrality goal.
Green Tech Company Envision Launches Mobile Charging Robot for Electric Cars
Chinese green technology company Envision Group has launched a mobile charging robot named “Mochi” that can be deployed to charge electric vehicles (EVs).
Chinese Logistics Giant SF Express Suffers Loss in Q1 2021
On Thursday, SF Express Holding announced that it suffered heavy financial losses in the first quarter of 2021.
Tencent-backed E-commerce Firm Missfresh Now Available on JD Daojia Platform
Starting this month, consumers in China can access products sold by online grocery startup Missfresh on JD Daojia, a subsidiary of Dada Group.
Tesla Retracts its Tough Approach over Customer Complaint Drama in Shanghai Auto Show
Facing a backlash to its tough approach to the public in the Shanghai automobile show, Tesla China issued a statement to the public vowing to work with third-party testing agencies over its braking system failure issues.
China Home to the World’s Longest Driverless Bus Network, Report Says
Chinese self-driving startup QCraft, along with China Mobile and research firm CB Insights, published a report on the performance of China’s first driverless bus at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show.
Owner of Chinese Gay Dating App Blued Obtains Internet Hospital License to Offer Men’s Health Services
BlueCity, owner of China’s largest dating app for gay men Blued, said on Tuesday that it has obtained a license for an Internet hospital in China for the brand’s health service platform.
One Dead after Tesla Sedan Crashes and Catches Fire in Guangzhou
Avideo of a Tesla catching fire following a traffic accident went viral Tuesday evening on Chinese social media networks.
Biden Calls for Bolstering of American EV Industry to Enhance Competition with China
During a virtual tour of an electric bus manufacturing facility on Tuesday, President Joe Biden lamented that the US is “running way behind China” in the scramble to develop and implement sustainable transport.
Huawei Joins Smart Vehicle Melee with SF5 SUV, Exploring New Revenue Streams Amid US Sanctions
Huawei unveiled its first new energy car equipped with a self-developed 5G autonomous system at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, in partnership with Chinese automaker Seres.
Kuaishou Alliance Launches “2021 Super Partner Program” to Support Allied Firms
At an ecological conference on Tuesday, the Kuaishou Alliance, operating under Chinese short video platform Kuaishou, launched a “2021 Super Partner Program”.
Tencent Announces 50 Billion Yuan Investment in Sustainable Innovation
In a letter to employees on Monday, Tencent’s CEO Pony Ma announced that the company would invest 50 billion yuan ($7.67 billion) in areas including “basic science, education innovation, rural revitalization,” and more.