On July 29, Dongfeng Motor unveiled the iD5-300SN 1000V electric drive and a megawatt-class fast charging prototype at its Global Innovation Center, with 300kW peak power and single-gun output up to 1.5MW.
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NIO plans to begin construction of a battery manufacturing facility in Shanghai in H2 2026, focusing on next-generation battery technology. The company has already made moves in solid-state batteries, collaborating with multiple institutions to explore oxide and sulfide technology paths. EX1000.COM
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At the 2026 China Auto Forum opening on July 22 in Shanghai, Dongfeng Motor Group VP You Zheng delivered a keynote speech systematically outlining China's historic leap from follower to leader in the automotive sector.
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The 2026 China Auto Forum officially opened on July 21 in Shanghai's Jiading district. Hosted by CAAM, the event runs through July 23 under the theme "A New Start, New Opportunities, New Journey."
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Putailai released its H1 2026 performance forecast, with net profit attributable to shareholders expected to reach 1.4-1.5 billion yuan, up over 30% year-on-year. Driven by global energy transition and booming battery material exports, the company's core business maintains robust growth momentum.
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On July 16, 2026, China's Ministry of Finance, Customs, and Taxation jointly announced that lithium battery consumption tax will be restored from September 1, 2026, ending the 11-year battery tax exemption. The first-year rate is 2%, rising to 4% from September 2027. Industry estimates suggest pure EV manufacturing costs will increase by RMB 396–1,200 per vehicle. This is seen as a key signal of NEV tax incentives gradually phasing out and aligning with ICE vehicle taxation.
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Starting July 1, 2026, GB 38031-2025 "Safety Requirements for Traction Batteries of Electric Vehicles" officially takes effect, alongside L3 regulations in 2027 and solid-state battery testing standards in 2028, marking a triple-upgrade cycle for China's NEV industry.
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On July 13, Gotion High-Tech announced that its G-Yuan semi-solid-state battery has passed extreme summer and winter testing, officially qualifying for mass production. The cell achieves energy density exceeding 300Wh/kg at the cell level and over 235Wh/kg at the system level, with multiple OEM validations underway, while Gotion's manufacturing bases in Germany, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand have begun production.
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FAW Group's R&D Academy held a technology open day in Changchun, showcasing core technologies including solid-state batteries, drive-by-wire chassis, and advanced intelligent driving. The solid-state battery achieves an energy density of 400Wh/kg, with vehicles expected to deliver over 1,000km of range. Hongqi plans to launch multiple new NEV models on an all-new platform in H2, targeting over 60% NEV share.
46119 days agoTinci Materials (002709.SZ) released its 2026 interim earnings forecast, projecting H1 net profit of 2.7-3 billion CNY, up more than tenfold year-on-year. The profit surge is driven by significant electrolyte shipment growth and cost optimization from falling raw material prices.
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Dongfeng Motor announced mass production of solid-state batteries in the second half of 2026, with equipped vehicles achieving over 1000km range. Stellantis simultaneously launched its first North American solid-state battery road test. Solid-state batteries are regarded as the ultimate next-generation power battery route, transitioning from laboratory to factory.
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In June 2026, Toyota Motor announced the cancellation of the Lexus LF-ZC concept car's production version development plan. This highly anticipated next-generation pure electric flagship was previously unveiled at the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show. The cancellation marks Toyota's third EV strategy adjustment in 2026, following earlier delays in solid-state battery mass production and slower e-TNGA platform model rollout.
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