乘联分会·2025-12-18 11:33Domestic News - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is soliciting public opinions on seven mandatory national standards, including safety technical requirements for car door handles and an English version of the mandatory national standard for electric vehicle safety [2] - Chongqing is promoting the development of "AI+" smart connected new energy vehicles, focusing on AI applications in areas such as assisted driving and intelligent interaction [3] - Sichuan is increasing support for the hydrogen energy industry, with significant progress in the hydrogen energy application and infrastructure development over the past year and a half [4] - Guangzhou has achieved full-scale open demonstration operations for autonomous driving, with 19 operational routes connecting major transport hubs to the city center [5] - CATL and Lantu have signed a ten-year deepening cooperation agreement, focusing on battery technology and supply chain collaboration [6] - BYD has officially announced the production of its 15 millionth new energy vehicle, achieving this milestone in just 13 months [7] - Li Auto has officially entered the markets of Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan, expanding its global presence with three main models [8] - Envision AESC has launched its battery super factory in Sunderland, UK, with a planned capacity of 15.8 GWh, capable of supplying batteries for over 200,000 electric vehicles annually [9] International News - The EU plans to expand the carbon border tax to include automotive parts, aiming to close loopholes that allow foreign manufacturers to evade climate-related costs [10] - Thailand will impose VAT and customs duties on all imported goods starting January 1, 2026, affecting automotive parts and aiming to protect local businesses [11] - Japan's NTT Group plans to deploy over 1,000 autonomous vehicles nationwide by 2030 to address the shortage of drivers in an aging society [12] - Kia intends to restart its sales operations in Malaysia through a new wholly-owned subsidiary in early 2026 [13] Commercial Vehicles - Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile has joined Huawei's supercharging alliance to promote all-electric logistics, with a reported 34% year-on-year increase in commercial vehicle sales [14] - GAC Aion has secured 300 million yuan in financing to enhance its capabilities in the new energy commercial vehicle sector [15] - Cangzhou has issued a plan to improve air quality, emphasizing the transition to new energy vehicles in various sectors by 2027 [16] - Bosch is betting on hydrogen-powered heavy trucks, predicting a market explosion around 2027 as hydrogen fuel cell technology matures [17][18]