XPENG(US:XPEV) Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-07-14 01:22Group 1: Industry Insights - By 2025, China's talent gap in the new energy vehicle sector is expected to exceed one million, with a supply-demand ratio for intelligent driving engineers at only 0.38 [2] - The China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance launched the "China Charging Alliance Open Service Platform" to enhance service levels for its members and promote efficient circulation of production factors in the charging and battery swap industry [4] - The first batch of functional low-speed autonomous vehicle road test licenses has been issued in Guangxi, marking the transition of autonomous vehicles from closed testing to open road testing [3] Group 2: Company Developments - China FAW Group signed an agreement with the Changchun municipal government to launch eight new energy vehicle models in Changchun [10] - Xpeng Motors has committed to a 60-day payment term for suppliers, reflecting its dedication to long-term partnerships [11] - Chery Automobile clarified that the reduction of over 140 million yuan in new energy promotion subsidy funds is part of a normal process and not due to any violations [12] - FAW Jiefang expects a significant decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, projecting a decrease of 95.66% to 96.45% year-on-year due to intensified competition in the commercial vehicle market [13] - Wuhan Weilan Lithium Chip Co. anticipates a net profit increase of 79.29% to 115.15% for the first half of 2025, driven by strong performance in its lithium battery business [15] - Weilan Lithium and CATL have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement covering various areas including equity investment and battery recycling [14] - Mercedes-Benz India reported a 10% year-on-year increase in retail sales for Q2 2025, reaching a record high of 4,238 vehicles, with electric vehicle sales surging by 157% [9]