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Post‑Collision Repairs, Repair‑Shop Safety, and EV Fire Risks: Lessons from the Ningbo Zeekr 7X Incident

A August 2026 Zeekr 7X pack fire at a Ningbo charger—after an unrepaired severe crash—highlights that EV safety depends as much on post‑collision inspection and compliant repair as on factory design. The article reviews how impact can hide cell, separator, harness and seal damage that later triggers thermal runaway; sets out China’s new repair‑safety standard GB/T 47439—2026 (certified two‑person HV work, isolated bays, lockout/discharge, pack recycling and records); corrects common flooding...

4741 day ago

State Media Calls Out Li Auto's "Crash Test": Where's the Marketing Boundary?

In August 2026, state media (CCTV Finance) criticized Li Auto's July 2025 i8 launch crash test as "over-marketing that challenges public常识." The test showed a 2.5-ton Li i8 colliding with an 8-ton Dongfeng truck, with the truck's wheels lifting off and cabin separating while the i8 remained "unscathed."

3771 day ago

Autoliv and XPENG Group Sign Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement

On July 8, 2026, global automotive safety leader Autoliv and XPENG Group formally signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement in Guangzhou. The two parties will deepen collaboration across active safety, passive safety, intelligent cockpit, and sustainable development.

41730 days ago

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Post‑Collision Repairs, Repair‑Shop Safety, and EV Fire Risks: Lessons from the Ningbo Zeekr 7X Incident

State Media Calls Out Li Auto's "Crash Test": Where's the Marketing Boundary?

Autoliv and XPENG Group Sign Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement

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