With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.Li Auto begins deliveries of the all-new flagship SUV Li L9Li Auto begins deliveries of the all-new full-size flagship SUV Li L9 officially on May 17 in Changzhou and Hangzhou, with additional cities to follow in the coming days.The refreshed Li L9, officially launched on May 15, is Li Auto’s first flagship SUV equipped with embodied AI technology. The model lineup includes the L9 Livis and L9 Ultra variants. The Ultra version is priced at RMB 459,800 nationwide, while the Livis version carries a nationwide retail price of RMB 509,800.The new-generation Li L9 is powered by Li Auto's self-developed M100 chips. With dual chips delivering a combined computing power of 2,560 TOPS, together with the VLA model and StarRing OS operating system, the vehicle is designed to evolve into a “learning and growing intelligent entity.”In terms of performance, the all-new Li L9 adopts Li Auto’s third-generation in-house extended-range system and a 72.7 kWh 5C fast-charging battery pack, enabling a pure electric range of 420 km and a combined range of 1,650 km.Another major highlight is its chassis system. The new Li L9 debuts Li Auto’s “fully integrated” steer-by-wire chassis, combining steer-by-wire technology, rear-wheel steering, and EMB electro-mechanical braking. Together with an 800V active suspension system, it significantly enhances both handling agility and ride comfort for a full-size SUV measuring over 5.2 meters in length.CATL deepens strategic cooperation with Xiamen CityRecently, CATL signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with the city of Xiamen to accelerate the development of a zero-carbon technology city and deepen collaboration across the entire new energy industry chain.Under the agreement, CATL will focus on three major areas.First, CATL plans to establish a regional manufacturing base for high-performance EV and energy storage batteries, integrating cell, module, and PACK production to further strengthen Xiamen’s new energy battery industry cluster.Second, AutoFlight will deepen cooperation with the Xiamen municipal government in the low-altitude aviation sector. The two sides aim to build a complete industrial ecosystem covering “scenario-driven applications, scaled fleet operations, networked infrastructure, and industrial clustering,” jointly promoting a standardized, normalized, and large-scale urban air mobility operation system.Third, both parties will collaborate on cutting-edge new energy technologies and high-level talent development, providing intellectual support for the growth of Xiamen’s new energy industry.Xiaomi to launch 1,003-hp YU7 GT SUV on May 21On May 18, Xiaomi Auto officially announced that its high-performance “pure-blood GT” model, the YU7 GT, will be launched at 7:00 p.m. on May 21.Positioned as a high-performance SUV, the YU7 GT is designed to deliver both long-distance touring capability and driving excitement. The model previously made its public debut at the Beijing Auto Show.The YU7 GT features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing a combined output of 1,003 horsepower, with a top speed of 300 km/h and a CLTC driving range of 705 km. The vehicle has also undergone dedicated tuning at the Nürburgring Nordschleife to balance track-level performance with everyday comfort.Exterior color options include Cherry Red and Volcanic Gray, while the interior adopts a race-inspired red theme with exclusive GT badging and sporty materials throughout.
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