
Deal focus: U Power wins backing for EV turnkey proposition

China’s U Power has developed an integrated chassis as a cost-effective foundation on which electric vehicle makers can build their own creations. Government and independent investors are piling in
Hefei doesn’t make the cut in rankings of China’s 20 largest cities, but the capital of Anhui province rose to prominence in the electric vehicle (EV) industry for its USD 7bn bailout of Nio in 2020....
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