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The two companies have also established a strategic partnership in ride-hailing service, power and energy solutions, and the production and sales of Byton models overseas.

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The total auto sales also had a 4% decrease.

China's NEV market sees decline for four consecutive months with almost halved sales in October

China&#8217;s NEV market sees decline for four consecutive months with almost halved sales in October

The EV maker might need another RMB 15 billion (USD 2.1 billion) in funding between 2019 and 2020 to stay afloat.

Following CFO, Nio's vice president of finance also resigns

Following CFO, Nio&#8217;s vice president of finance also resigns

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The EV maker might need another USD 2.1 billion in cash between 2019 and 2020 to stay afloat.

Nio's CFO resigns under heavy funding pressure with no immediate replacement 

Nio&#8217;s CFO resigns under heavy funding pressure with no immediate replacement 

Plagued by controversies and falling sales, China’s once promising electric vehicle sector is facing a rough ride ahead.

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Souces from Huzhou government also denied a rumored framework agreement signed between the two.

Nio misses USD 700 million deal with Huzhou government, report says

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China’s NEV market sees decline for four consecutive months with almost halved sales in October

Following CFO, Nio’s vice president of finance also resigns

Nio’s CFO resigns under heavy funding pressure with no immediate replacement