Chinese truck maker SuperPanther recently held groundbreaking ceremony for the new global skateboard chassis system intelligent manufacturing base. The facility will be built in the Mahuangliang Industrial Zone of Yuyang Industrial Park, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province.

SuperPanther to increase production capacity

With a total investment of RMB 350 million and spanning 24,000 square meters, the facility is slated for completion by the end of 2025. This was stated by SuperPanther in a press release. More into details, the base will integrate the company’s self-developed skateboard chassis, ultra-low-temperature heat pump, and electric drive axle systems. It aims to achieve an annual production capacity of 10,000 core modules, delivering localized solutions to markets in Europe and global market.

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SuperPanther, in partnership with European automaker Steyr, is developing the eTopas 600, now in trial production (we saw the truck last year at IAA 2024). Equipped with SuperPanther’s core systems, CATL LFP batteries, and megawatt-level ultra-fast charging technology, the model is set for European market delivery by the end of 2025. Additionally, SuperPanther has established strategic partnerships with  European logistics and retail companies to support their transition to green logistics.

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