What is NIO?
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NIO is a global intelligent electric vehicle brand. In November 2014, NIO was jointly founded by leading internet companies and entrepreneurs including William Li, Richard Liu, Li Xiang, Tencent, Hillhouse Capital, and Shunwei Capital, who deeply understand user needs. Its main products include the NIO ES6, NIO ES8, NIO EC6, NIO EVE, and NIO EP9. The name NIO stands for "A New Day." The new logo consists of the sky, symbolizing openness and the future, and the road, symbolizing action and progress. NIO's development milestones: 2014.11.25: NIO was born. 2015.03.14: NIO Racing Team participated in the FIA Formula E Championship for the first time. 2015.11.07: NIO hosted the first "NIO Cup" China University Student Formula Electric Vehicle Competition. 2016.04.06: NIO and JAC Motors reached a 10-billion-yuan strategic cooperation. 2016.11.21: NIO launched its English brand "NIO," new logo, and electric vehicle EP9 in London. 2017.04.19: NIO made its debut in China, showcasing 11 vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show. The mass-produced NIO ES8 was unveiled for the first time, and the flagship supercar NIO EP9 began pre-sales. 2017.12.16: The NIO ES8 officially launched. 2018.08.14: NIO filed an IPO prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 2018.09.12: NIO successfully listed on the New York Stock Exchange. July 24, 2020: The NIO EC6 officially launched. March 2021: NIO and JAC Motors established JAC Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd. October 20, 2021: Changan and NIO jointly invested in a new energy vehicle technology company. March 10, 2022: NIO successfully completed its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange through introduction and began trading.