BYD Sealion 06 EV: battery, range and specs revealed
BYD’s Sealion 06 gains 75.6 kWh and 82.7 kWh LFP batteries with CLTC ranges of 620 km and 710 km; motor power rises to 270 kW; November sales 35,081.
BYD Yangwang U7 to offer 150.01 kWh Blade battery
BYD will offer Yangwang U7 BEV with 150.01 kWh and 135.5 kWh Blade batteries, CLTC ranges up to 1,006 km and retained quad-motor 960 kW powertrain.
EVE Energy and Green Whale form marine battery partnership
EVE Energy and Green Whale Technology signed a partnership to supply and service lithium marine battery energy storage systems, expanding market presence and targeting a product launch in 2026.
CATL and SAIC partner on commercial battery-swapping system
CATL and SAIC formed a strategic partnership to develop an integrated vehicle, battery, station and cloud battery-swapping ecosystem, pursue joint R&D, pilot three-minute swaps and expand networks globally.
FAW-Toyota launches bZ3 Smart Home Edition in China
FAW-Toyota launched the bZ3 Smart Home Edition in China with lidar and Momenta 5.0 ADAS. Two trims start at ¥109,800 and ¥129,800, offering 517 km and 616 km CLTC ranges.
China urges more recycled materials in auto manufacturing
Plan seeks expanded recycled-material supply, standards and adoption across vehicle production, batteries and recycling chains to improve material recovery and reduce reliance on primary raw inputs.
China issues first national solid-state battery standard
China published its first national standard for solid-state electric-vehicle batteries for public consultation, defining terminology, classifications and a stricter 0.5% verification threshold to support industrialisation and supply-chain alignment.
BYD confirms full-line rollout of God’s Eye ADAS
BYD is continuing deployment of its God’s Eye ADAS across its vehicle range, citing large domestic fleet data, engineering scale and production capacity to support mass-market implementation.
China battery recycling market reaches USD78bn
China's battery recycling market was valued at USD78bn in 2024; recycled materials sales could reach USD278bn by 2030 amid policy tightening and industry consolidation.
Xpeng G7 EREV to launch in Q1 2026 with 1,704 km range
Xpeng will launch the G7 EREV in Q1 2026, featuring 430 km CLTC electric range, 1,704 km combined range, a 55.8 kWh battery and 800V platform.
SureCam Vantage AI Dash Cam for Commercial Fleets
Overview of SureCam Vantage, a multi-camera dash-cam system integrating AI driver coaching, telematics and cloud evidence upload to reduce crashes, manage risk and support insurance and compliance.
Schaeffler to present powertrain innovations at CES 2026
Schaeffler will exhibit software‑defined vehicle architectures, magnet‑free powertrain components, modular EV power electronics, DC/DC converters and integrated battery and drive modules at CES 2026.
BYD Dolphin to launch in South Korea at US$14,000 in H1 2026
BYD will introduce the Dolphin in South Korea in H1 2026 at about US$14,000, subject to final launch timing and subsidy policy; model offers two battery ranges and fast charging.
KIST workshop showcases neuromorphic computing
KIST hosted a workshop demonstrating neuromorphic chips for autonomous systems, highlighting energy-efficient, parallel processing and research collaborations on AI hardware, semiconductor fabrication and ultra-large-scale computation.
Honda to Acquire Full Ownership of Ohio EV Battery Plant
Honda will acquire factory buildings and assets from LG Energy Solution for about $2.9bn; the joint venture will lease and operate the facility, with closing expected by February 2026.
Mercedes-Benz acquires 3% stake in Geely-backed Qianli
Mercedes-Benz acquired a 3% stake in Geely-backed Qianli after integrating its autonomous-driving business; Qianli will consolidate technology and management to pursue model‑centric systems, with no deployment timelines disclosed.
CATL to deploy sodium-ion batteries at scale in 2026
CATL announced large-scale 2026 deployment of sodium-ion batteries across battery-swap systems, passenger and commercial vehicles, and energy storage after passing China’s national standard and scaling production.
Geely subsidiary sues Sunwoda over battery defects
A Geely unit sued Sunwoda for 2.31bn yuan over alleged battery defects; Sunwoda disputes systemic issues, citing no faults for other clients, while replacement costs may affect its finances.
MediaTek and Denso to co-develop automotive SoCs
MediaTek and Denso will co-develop automotive-grade SoCs for ADAS and cockpit computing, targeting ISO 26262 safety levels and multi-sensor fusion to accelerate OEM integration and reduce development risk.
SiEngine starts mass production of 7nm ADAS chips
SiEngine has commenced mass production of 7nm ADAS chips AD1000 and AD800, offering up to 512 TOPS per chip, ASIL‑D safety compliance and scalable multi‑chip performance for vehicle autonomy.
Tier IV to lead NEDO-backed autonomous driving dataset
Tier IV, supported by NEDO, will assemble large-scale real and synthetic multimodal sensor datasets and an AI data platform to support autonomous vehicle development and validation in Japan.
China publishes 2025 hydrogen fuel cell vehicle report
Report assesses China’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicle industry, citing about 30,000 vehicles, over 70% component localisation, production declines and persistent cost, technology and infrastructure constraints.
Verkor opens 16 GWh battery gigafactory in France
Verkor opened a 16 GWh gigafactory in Bourbourg, moving research from Grenoble; commercial supply is planned for 2026 and the company targets 50 GWh capacity by 2030.
China mandates no fire, no explosion EV battery safety
China finalised 294 national standards, making EV power-battery no-fire, no-explosion safety requirements mandatory; GB 38031-2025 takes effect 1 July 2026 with transition to 2027.
Dongfeng produces 10,000th M-Hero M817 PHEV
Dongfeng produced its 10,000th M-Hero M817 PHEV, equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 4.0; model offers 215 km electric range, 1,365 km total range and is exported to the Middle East.
Geely unit sues Sunwoda for 2.31bn yuan
Viridi E-Mobility, a Geely unit, has sued Sunwoda for ¥2.313bn alleging defective battery cells supplied 2021-2023; related recalls and customer concerns have affected adoption decisions.
Sunwoda and Zhongwei to develop 60 Ah solid-state EV cells
Sunwoda and Zhongwei signed a framework agreement to co-develop cathode materials and 60 Ah solid-state EV cells, aiming to integrate resources and accelerate commercialisation; financial terms were not disclosed.
Google Cloud and Qualcomm integrate Gemini with Snapdragon
Google Cloud and Qualcomm plan to integrate Gemini AI into Snapdragon platforms to enable on‑device multimodal vehicle AI, supporting infotainment, predictive navigation and driver‑assist features with cloud synchronisation.
Blue Cloud Softech, ConnectM MoU for EdgeAI vehicle SoC
Blue Cloud Softech and ConnectM signed an MoU to co-develop an EdgeAI automotive SoC, targeting vehicle cybersecurity and AI, with 50:50 revenue sharing and a projected US$50m five-year pipeline.
Innoviz launches compact, lower-cost automotive LiDAR
Innoviz introduced InnovizThree, a smaller, lighter and over 35% less expensive automotive LiDAR that Innoviz says offers >250m range, lower power consumption and broader application potential.
Geely Galaxy V900 EREV MPV opens pre-orders
Geely has opened pre-orders for the V900 EREV MPV at 99 yuan; it features Super AI range‑extender technology, dual motors, up to 1,200 km combined range and battery options.
Harman to acquire ZF's ADAS unit for €1.5bn
Harman will buy ZF’s ADAS business for €1.5bn, acquiring compute platforms, cameras, radar and software; transaction, subject to approvals, targeting completion in H2 2026 with 3,750 staff transfers.
AI and edge computing in EV battery management
AI and edge computing enable intelligent battery management systems that predict degradation, improve state-of-charge and state-of-health accuracy, process data on-board to reduce latency and support predictive maintenance.
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility to co-develop EV battery packs
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility signed an MOU to co-develop battery packs using 46-series cylindrical cells, combining R&D and commercialisation efforts to support future KGM electric vehicles.
Uber and Lyft to trial Baidu robotaxis in London
Uber and Lyft will trial Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis in London in 2026, pending regulatory approval; pilots aim to gather safety and performance data under Automated Vehicles Act 2024.
GM files trademark for Horizon Display vehicle screens
GM filed a US trademark for 'Horizon Display' for embedded vehicle screens, aligning with its planned centralised vehicle computing platform and potential enhanced display and OTA capabilities from 2028.
CATL subsidiary opens 1,250 km heavy-truck battery swap route
Qiji Energy launched a 1,250 km heavy‑duty battery swap route with modular 171 kWh packs, five‑minute swaps, cloud reservations and plans for a 180,000 km national network.
CATL marine battery system gains RINA type approval
CATL's marine battery system received RINA type approval, following certifications in France, the US and Norway; the company has supplied batteries to nearly 900 vessels and offers high-safety, long-life systems.
LG Innotek launches low-carbon smart IC substrate
LG Innotek began mass production of a plated‑free smart IC substrate that it says halves manufacturing CO2 emissions and increases durability, targeting smart‑card manufacturers amid tightening global environmental regulations.
Blinq Mobility raises ₹4.3 crore for battery-swap EVs
Startup Blinq Mobility secured ₹4.3 crore pre-seed to develop a battery‑swappable four‑wheeler platform, fund prototypes, infrastructure pilots and certification, and expand technical and operations teams.
ZF sells ADAS unit to Harman for €1.5bn
ZF is selling its ADAS business, including sensing and software, to Harman for €1.5bn; transaction transfers about 3,750 employees and is expected to close in H2 2026, subject to approvals.
Exeed unveils four new shooting brakes and SUVs
Exeed announced four models — ES7 GT, ES8, ET8 and ET9 — launching over the next 20 months; features include EREV powertrain, solid-state battery testing and Level 3 driving assistance in 2026.
Telco AI startups and deployment trends
Startups are delivering AI for telecoms across customer care, network optimisation and operations, enabling integration with legacy systems and addressing efficiency, security and scalability as 5G and edge computing expand.
AYK Energy to supply 4.2MWh batteries for Mureloil tanker
AYK Energy will supply a 4.2MWh LFP battery system to Mureloil's 8,000 DWT tanker under construction, enabling electric port operations and expanding biofuel and methanol transport capacity.
Xpeng Mona M03 EV: 12 CLTC range options
Xpeng's Mona M03 offers 12 CLTC ranges of 485–640 km across three LFP battery options, 160 kW motor, revised bodywork and increased length; market launch date not yet announced.
Dongfeng delays solid-state battery mass production to 2027
Dongfeng has postponed mass production of its 350 Wh/kg solid-state batteries to 2027, citing further development of technical routes, cost control and industrialisation planning.
