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Li Bin said that the mobile phone is in the research stage, the purpose is to improve the experience of Weilai car owners
On March 31, Li Bin, founder, chairman and CEO of WEILAI, responded to the rumors of Weilai mobile phones when participating in an interview column, claiming that Weilai mobile phones are still in the research stage. Li Bin said bluntly that Weilai users feedback whether there can be a mobile phone that can better connect with the car has prompted Weilai to study this industry.
Li Bin said that even if Weilai wants to build a mobile phone, it is not from the perspective of commercial success to think, but whether the user needs a Weilai mobile phone, and whether this mobile phone can enhance the experience of Weilai car owners.
However, some netizens subsequently exposed Li Bin's speech in the group chat, explaining in detail the motivation of Weilai to build a mobile phone, which is also related to Apple mobile phones. According to the netizen's breaking news, Li Bin said in the group chat, "Apple is now very closed to the automotive industry, such as the car of the second generation platform of Weilai with UWB, and Apple does not open the interface, which makes us very passive." From the perspective of user interests and experiences, we must also study mobile phones and car-centric smart terminal devices. ”
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Tesla signed a "secret agreement" with Vale to secure a nickel supply
According to foreign media reports, mining giant Vale reached a multi-year supply agreement to ensure that Tesla has an adequate supply of nickel. It is reported that the agreement involves nickel produced by Canada.
Nickel is an important raw material for the production of batteries for electric vehicles, and prices have been steadily rising in recent years. At present, although the price of nickel has fallen back from the high, it still remains about twice the price of the same period last year.
Tesla has been focusing for years on how to keep its supply chain stable, and that of course includes a stable supply of nickel. Since 2021, Tesla has scoured the globe for enough nickel and has reached purchase agreements with a number of nickel suppliers.
Industry insiders believe that Tesla's adequate preparation in terms of nickel supply will become a hidden competitive advantage in the future, and the company continues to be ahead of its rivals.
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Dongfeng Group's M brand may be released in June this year
On March 30, Dongfeng Motor Group announced that its new high-end electric off-road M brand will be released in June this year. At present, the development of the M brand platform has entered a substantive stage, and the prototype test results are in line with expectations. Previously, Dongfeng planned to release relevant products and future technology strategies at the Beijing Auto Show in April, but it was postponed due to the epidemic.
This matter was not responded to by the relevant person in charge of Dongfeng Motor Group.
Dongfeng M Division is part of the autonomous matrix proposed by Dongfeng in the new round of autonomous planning in 2021. At the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, Dongfeng said it would focus on building Lantu, Dongfeng Fengshen and high-end electric off-road brands. Subsequently, in September of the same year, Zhu Yanfeng, chairman of Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd., said that in 2022, a new new energy product "M" would be launched. After that, Cao Dongjie, deputy general manager of Dongfeng Passenger Vehicles, appointed the CEO of "M Division".
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