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Singulato history under Independent. Origin: China. Status: Defunct. Singulato was a Chinese electric vehicle startup founded in 2014 that aimed to produce premium intelligent EVs but ultimately collapsed due to financial mismanagement and unpaid debts.
Chronological Storyline (16 Milestones)
Oct 1, 2014 CE
Singulato founded in China
Shen Haiyin founded Singulato (Zhiche Youxing) in Beijing to focus on premium intelligent electric vehicles and automotive AI. #China #Independent #AutonomousDriving Source — Wikipedia:
Logo of SIngulato By Abraão Pimentel - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=170358596
Apr 25, 2016 CE
Singulato i6 concept unveiled
Singulato unveiled its first concept car, the i6, at the Beijing Auto Show, showcasing its vision for a smart sedan. #China #Independent #AutonomousDriving Source — Wikipedia:
Nov 9, 2016 CE
Jihua 1 EV concept debuts
The company introduced the Jihua 1 concept vehicle, highlighting its ambition to integrate advanced internet services into electric cars. #China #Independent #SmartCockpit Source — Wikipedia:
Apr 19, 2017 CE
iS6 electric SUV revealed
Singulato revealed the iS6, a mid-size premium electric SUV, at the Shanghai Auto Show with plans for production by 2018. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Singulato iS6 front By Jengtingchen - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76686468
Dec 1, 2017 CE
Major funding round completed
Singulato secured hundreds of millions in USD in a Series B funding round, boosting its valuation to over a billion dollars. #China #Independent #SolidStateBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Apr 25, 2018 CE
iM6 concept and tech roadmap
At the Beijing Auto Show, Singulato presented the iM6 concept and announced a strategic partnership with Bosch for automated driving. #China #Independent #DriveByWire Source — Wikipedia:
Aug 1, 2018 CE
Jingkai plant construction begins
Construction began on Singulato's smart manufacturing plant in Tongchuan, Shaanxi province, intended to produce the iS6. #China #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Apr 16, 2019 CE
iC3 concept unveiled with Toyota
Singulato and Toyota jointly displayed the iC3 concept at the Shanghai Auto Show, based on the Toyota eQ microcar platform. #China #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
2010 Toyota iQ2 VVT-i 1.0 Front Taken in Whitnash By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73263569
Jul 1, 2019 CE
Production delays hit iS6
Singulato delayed the production and delivery of its flagship iS6 SUV, citing supply chain issues and factory construction delays. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Nov 1, 2019 CE
Strategic partnership with Bosch
Singulato deepened its collaboration with Bosch to co-develop a smart cockpit and advanced driver assistance systems for its vehicles. #China #Independent #SmartCockpit Source — Wikipedia:
May 1, 2020 CE
Financial troubles surface
Reports emerged of severe financial difficulties, with Singulato owing back wages to employees and payments to suppliers. #China #Independent #SolidStateBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Sep 1, 2020 CE
Tongchuan factory construction halts
Construction at the Tongchuan manufacturing facility completely stopped due to unpaid contractor bills and lack of operating capital. #China #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Feb 1, 2021 CE
Legal actions and asset freezes
Multiple suppliers filed lawsuits against Singulato, leading Chinese courts to freeze the company's bank accounts and assets. #China #Independent #DriveByWire Source — Wikipedia:
Jul 1, 2021 CE
Founder placed on travel ban
Founder Shen Haiyin was subjected to a travel ban by Chinese authorities due to the company's massive unpaid debts and legal disputes. #China #Independent #AutonomousDriving Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 1, 2022 CE
Operations effectively cease
Singulato's offices were shut down and the brand effectively ceased all operations, becoming one of many defunct Chinese EV startups. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Jan 1, 2023 CE
Brand declared defunct
The remnants of Singulato were liquidated, officially marking the end of the brand's brief and troubled history in the NEV market. #China #Independent #SolidStateBattery Source — Wikipedia: