Gasgoo Daily: BYD’s Xi’an Battery Facility Begins Full-Scale Production; XPENG and Banma Collaborate on Automotive AI Cockpit; PATEO Secures Worldwide Supply Agreement with Jeep

Here’s a summary of the key stories from the latest edition of Gasgoo Daily, focusing on developments in China’s automotive industry:

BYD’s Xi’an Battery Project Enters Full-Scale Production
- BYD’s facility in Xixian New Area, Xi’an, has commenced full-scale production of battery cells and packs.
- This site supports vehicle manufacturing in Xi’an and features the second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technologies.
- Production began on October 17, 2025.
XPENG and Banma Develop AI Cockpit
- At the 2026 Yunqi Conference, XPENG partnered with Banma to create an automotive-grade AI cockpit using XPENG’s Turing AI chip and Banma’s AutoOmni model.
- The system enhances in-vehicle interaction with advanced capabilities, ensuring performance even in low connectivity scenarios.
PATEO Signs Agreement with Jeep
- PATEO has secured a global supply agreement with Jeep to deliver intelligent cockpit controllers and AI interaction systems for certain vehicle models aimed at international markets.
- Additionally, PATEO will contribute cockpit technologies to new models being developed under a joint venture between Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor Group.

For more details, you can reach out to the provided contact link for additional inquiries.