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Li Auto Inc. reports developments as a Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer whose American depositary shares trade on Nasdaq under LI and whose Class A ordinary shares trade in Hong Kong under 2015. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles, with a product lineup spanning a flagship family MPV, Li L series extended-range electric SUVs, and Li i series battery electric SUVs.
Recurring Li Auto news covers monthly vehicle deliveries, model introductions, range-extension and battery-electric platforms, smart vehicle technologies, retail and service network updates, and charging infrastructure in China. Company updates also include quarterly and annual results, share repurchase activity, convertible senior note matters, annual general meeting materials, Form 20-F reporting, and ADR holder voting mechanics.
Li Auto delivered 3,504 Li ONEs in September 2020, contributing to total third-quarter deliveries of 8,660 units, which reflects a 31.1% quarter-over-quarter increase. By September 30, 2020, the company operated 35 retail stores across 30 cities in China, with plans for further expansion of its sales and service network. Li Auto is focused on enhancing its product offerings and aims to target a broader consumer base while continuing to lead in the extended-range electric vehicle market.
Li Auto announced a strategic alliance with NVIDIA and Desay SV to equip its upcoming full-size extended-range electric vehicles with the NVIDIA Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC). This partnership marks Li Auto as the first OEM to integrate this cutting-edge technology, which boasts a computing power of 200 trillion operations per second (TOPS), seven times more than its predecessor. The vehicles will feature upgradeable solutions for hardware and software, aiming for Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities. Li Auto aims to lead in China's new energy vehicle sector through increased R&D in autonomous technology.
Li Auto Inc. (Nasdaq: LI) announced the appointment of Mr. Kai Wang as the Chief Technology Officer effective September 15, 2020. Mr. Wang brings 18 years of experience in automotive technology, previously serving at Visteon Corporation as global chief architect. His role will focus on advancing Li Auto's technology in intelligent vehicles and autonomous driving. The company aims to maintain its leadership in the rapidly evolving automotive industry, underscoring the significance of Mr. Wang's expertise for its future developments.
Li Auto Inc. (Nasdaq: LI) reported the delivery of 2,711 Li ONEs in August 2020, contributing to a total of 14,656 deliveries from January to August 2020. The company also achieved 6,604 deliveries in Q2 2020 and 5,156 in July and August. As of August 31, 2020, Li Auto operated 31 retail stores across 26 cities in China. The company is focused on expanding its direct sales and servicing network to enhance its geographic reach and drive further growth in the new energy vehicle market.
Li Auto Inc. (Nasdaq: LI) has successfully priced its initial public offering (IPO) of 95 million American depositary shares (ADSs) at $11.50 each, with total gross proceeds expected to reach $1.47 billion. The offering will close on August 3, 2020, subject to standard conditions. Additionally, existing shareholders plan to purchase $380 million in Class A ordinary shares via private placements. The underwriters also hold an option to buy up to 14.25 million more ADSs within 30 days post-offering.