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Energy and Green Technologies

China Targets Large-Scale Solid-State Battery Production by 2030 Amid Warnings About Cost Barriers

China has set a target for the large-scale deployment of solid-state batteries by 2030, but CATL believes that achieving low-cost electric vehicles using the technology will remain more difficult than beginning production. Obstacles include manufacturing maturity, cost reduction, and improvements in performance and stability.

2026-10-03

Cybersecurity

Microsoft: Attackers Are Gaining an Early Lead Over Defenders in Leveraging AI

In its 2026 Digital Defense Report, Microsoft warns that threat actors are currently benefiting from artificial intelligence faster than security teams, particularly in vulnerability discovery, malware development, and accelerating post-compromise activity. The company believes that the time needed to turn a discovered vulnerability into a weapon has fallen to less than 24 hours, although real-world campaigns still rely heavily on human direction.

2026-10-01

Space and Space Technologies

China Launches Two Batches of Guowang and Yaogan-40 Satellites and Prepares for a Busy Final Quarter

China carried out two launches in less than 24 hours to send a new batch of satellites from the Guowang space internet project and Yaogan-40 satellites into orbit. This brings the country to 70 orbital launch attempts in 2026, as it seeks to surpass 100 launches before the end of the year.

2026-10-01

Cybersecurity

U.S. Executive Order Expands Power Grid Security Review to Software and Supply Chains

The U.S. executive order issued on August 26, 2026, establishes an anticipated framework to restrict high-risk foreign equipment at electric facilities operating at 69 kilovolts or higher, with a focus on software, firmware, remote-access and update channels. The article argues that compliance will depend not only on the country of assembly, but also on the origin of components and the product’s operating mechanisms throughout the entire supply chain.

2026-10-01

Electric Cars

Tesla Expands the Model 3 Screen and Enables Power Output in China While Excluding the U.S. Market

Tesla increased the size of the central screen in all Model 3 trims sold in China to 16 inches and enabled AC power output of up to 2.2 kilowatts for all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles there. These updates do not include the Model 3 in the United States, which retains a 15.4-inch screen and does not support V2L.

2026-10-01

Electric Cars

Geely Develops a Battery Capable of Handling Nearly 1.1 Megawatts of Charging with Degradation-Limiting Systems

Geely has unveiled the Ultra Short Blade Battery, which can accept charging power of nearly 1,100 kilowatts, along with technologies to reduce heat and lithium accumulation and extend service life. The company says the battery was charged from 10% to 97% in 8 minutes and 40 seconds in a test, but the long-term impact of megawatt-level charging remains unresolved.

2026-09-30

Electric Cars

Hyundai Launches Electric Ioniq V in China at a Starting Price of Less Than $15,000

Hyundai has launched the electric Ioniq V in China in five variants, with a promotional starting price of 99,900 yuan, LFP batteries, and a WLTP range of up to 533 kilometers. The vehicle is currently available for order only in China, while the company has not specified when it will be introduced to global markets.

2026-09-29

Electric Cars

BYD Tests Ultra-Luxury Electric Car with Solid-State Battery and Reverse-Hinged Rear Doors

BYD is testing a new executive sedan through its luxury Yangwang brand that could be the company’s first electric model to use solid-state batteries, with expectations for an official launch in October 2026 and the commercial debut of these batteries in 2027.

2026-09-29

Electric Cars

Geely Acquires 30% of NIO’s Battery-Swapping Unit

Geely Holding Group agreed to invest in a 30% stake in NIO Power, NIO’s charging and battery-swapping arm, by transferring ownership of Yiyi Power and paying 640 million yuan in cash. The partnership includes standardizing technologies and standards, developing battery-swappable vehicles, and creating a shared service network.

2026-09-28

Electric Cars

Mazda Adds LiDAR to CX-6e and Introduces Advanced Assisted Driving in China

The Mazda CX-6e has received a new LiDAR system that raises its capabilities to the L2 advanced assisted-driving level, with semi-autonomous navigation on highways and in cities, as well as automated parking. The update is currently intended for the EZ-60 Laser Edition in China, and the vehicle has received certification from CATARC after passing government safety tests.

2026-09-27

Electric Cars

CATL Unveils TECTRANS II Platform for Electric Trucks with a Range of Up to 1,000 Kilometers

CATL announced a modular battery platform for commercial vehicles, including a heavy-duty truck version with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers and megawatt charging reaching 80% in 25 minutes. The platform aims to shorten vehicle development cycles and facilitate battery upgrades without major changes to the vehicle structure.

2026-09-27

Electric Cars

BYD Sets Launch Date for Great Han with a Range of Up to 1,008 Kilometers

BYD has set October 13 as the launch date for its flagship electric sedan, the Great Han, in China, with a claimed range of up to 1,008 kilometers under the CLTC standard and a starting price of approximately $37,200. The car offers 1,500-kilowatt fast charging, along with rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.

2026-09-25

Electric Cars

Geely Tests Ultra-Fast Charging It Says Extends EV Battery Life by 20%

Geely unveiled an AI-powered charging system that uses precise electrical pulses and proactive thermal management, which the company says could increase battery cycle life by up to 20%. It also announced batteries with charging rates of up to 12C and 6C.

2026-09-25

Electric Cars

BYD Reveals First Images of the Second-Generation Seagull Ahead of Its Expected Launch

BYD has revealed design sketches and preliminary images of the second generation of its small Seagull electric car, which will grow in size and receive a more powerful motor and an updated cabin before its launch in China by the end of 2026. It may later be offered outside China under the name Dolphin Surf, but this has not yet been confirmed.

2026-09-24

Artificial intelligence

Huawei Reveals Its Vision for AI Infrastructure and Announces SuperPoD Simulation Results

During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei presented its vision for building AI infrastructure based on SuperPoDs and SuperClusters, noting that a simulation of a group comprising 100,000 NPUs achieved 2.75 times higher utilization efficiency compared with a traditional server architecture. It also announced the deployment of more than 1,000 Atlas 900 A3 SuperPoD systems.

2026-09-22

Electric Cars

Toyota Tests Right-Hand-Drive Version of Chinese Electric SUV Starting at $14,000 in Thailand

The Toyota bZ3X, produced through the GAC-Toyota joint venture in China, has been spotted undergoing testing in Thailand in a right-hand-drive version, strengthening the possibility of its launch outside the Chinese market. Toyota has still made no official announcement regarding the timing or markets where it will be available.

2026-09-22

Electric Cars

Toyota Enters the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle Race with Chinese Production Starting in 2027

Toyota plans to produce its first extended-range electric vehicle in China starting in spring 2027, with a plan to produce 200,000 units during the same year and approximately 400,000 units in 2028. The company is betting on this type to avoid the price war in China’s electric vehicle market and benefit from local components and software.

2026-09-21

Electric Cars

Volvo Reveals New Strategy Including 13 Electric and Hybrid Cars by 2030

Volvo Cars plans to launch 13 electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2030, separating its technology platforms between Western markets and China and redesigning the cabin, including the return of physical buttons.

2026-09-17