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AVATR 012 arrives in Antarctica for polar testing mission

By Deng Rui and Tan Yingzi in Chongqing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-12-12 17:49

At 6 am (Beijing time) on Dec 7, an AVATR 012 luxury sedan, manufactured in Chongqing, was gently lowered onto the Antarctic ice sheet from the polar research vessel Xuelong, marking the beginning of its polar testing mission at the Antarctic Central Station. It is the world's first NEV to set foot on the frozen continent. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"Selecting AVATR for Antarctic testing underscores the commitment of State-owned enterprises to advancing China's NEV sector," said Zhang Zhiguo, chairman of CATARC (Tianjin) Automotive Engineering Research Institute. "It also symbolizes the industry's resolve to innovate and explore new frontiers."

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