AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTech & OTA Updates: SAIC-GM Buick says its Electra OS V2.1 will roll out from August via over-the-air updates across the full Electra lineup, upgrading chassis, powertrain, driver assistance and the smart cockpit with features like automatic emergency steering and smarter parking. New Model Launch: Changan and Huawei deepen ties as Changan’s 4th-gen CS55PLUS BlueCore Hyper prepares for an August 18 debut, pairing a 1.5T no-plug-in hybrid with a “queen” passenger seat and a dual-screen cabin. EV Market Shift: Industry debate in China points to range-extended EVs hitting a growth ceiling in 2028-2029, while BEVs remain the long-term mainstream. Battery Safety Watch: Ride-hailing fleets using 177Ah LFP cells report “banana battery” swelling and failures between 150,000-250,000 km, raising questions about standards and warranty/liability for commercial use. Sales Snapshot (India): SIAM reports India’s strongest-ever July with passenger vehicle dispatches up 34.3% YoY, three-wheelers up 33.4% and two-wheelers up 22.6%. Trade & Policy: India and SACU sign terms of reference to negotiate a preferential trade agreement, aiming to expand market access and supply-chain links.
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