MIIT issued an announcement abolishing the cascade utilization policy for retired NEV power batteries, discontinuing the cascade utilization enterprise approval system, removing 100 previously approved cascade utilization enterprises from the compliance list, while the regenerative recycling enterprise list remains valid.
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On July 30, 2026, China's MIIT issued Announcement No. 20 of 2026, formally abolishing power battery cascade utilization policies. 100 companies were removed from the compliance list, marking the end of the dual-track recycling model.
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A batch of ride-hailing vehicles that have reached 150,000 kilometers is experiencing concentrated battery swelling, leakage, and insulation failures. The affected vehicles are primarily equipped with 177Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, with failures clustering between 150,000 and 250,000 km — squarely on the manufacturer's "8 years or 150,000 km" warranty threshold. Ride-hailing vehicles operating approximately 80,000 km annually with 1-2 charges daily are challenging existing battery safety standards and warranty systems.
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A August 2026 Zeekr 7X pack fire at a Ningbo charger—after an unrepaired severe crash—highlights that EV safety depends as much on post‑collision inspection and compliant repair as on factory design. The article reviews how impact can hide cell, separator, harness and seal damage that later triggers thermal runaway; sets out China’s new repair‑safety standard GB/T 47439—2026 (certified two‑person HV work, isolated bays, lockout/discharge, pack recycling and records); corrects common flooding...
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July 2026 auto quality complaint data shows battery safety issues集中爆发, with Beijing Mercedes, Zeekr, and smart issuing large-scale recalls. Meanwhile, paint bubbling and body corrosion triggered collective complaints, while Volkswagen transmission failures and particulate filter issues continued.
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All-solid-state batteries have been widely regarded as the "ultimate solution" for power batteries by both industry and consumers, but their safety profile may be more complex than imagined. At the 2026 China Automotive Forum, FAW Group chief scientist Wang Deping issued a sober warning: once thermal runaway occurs in all-solid-state batteries, the consequences can be extremely severe. Academician Ouyang Minggao of the Chinese Academy of Engineering went further, telling consumers there is no need to wait for all-solid-state batteries. Japan's JISC released JIS C 8905-2 in May 2026, introducing mandatory thermal runaway propagation testing for solid-state batteries, while IEC 63254 entered CDV voting in April. Meanwhile, not a single vehicle claiming to use "solid-state batteries" in the 2026 market is actually "all-solid-state."
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FAW Group chief scientist Wang Deping and Chinese Academy of Engineering academician Ouyang Minggao have stated that all-solid-state batteries are not absolutely safe, urging consumers not to wait blindly and sparking industry reflection on technology pathways.
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On July 31, 2026, China's MIIT issued an announcement abolishing and revising policy standards for "cascade utilization" of used NEV power batteries, formally removing the concept from industry management. New rules require retired batteries to undergo dismantling, crushing, and smelting for resource recovery, strictly prohibiting simple reassembly and resale into high-risk applications like e-bikes and energy storage systems.
48837 days ago
GAC Aion officially launched its new "Ray" lineup, with the Ray 7 as the series' first pure-electric flagship targeting young consumers. The vehicle features CATL's "Magazine" battery safety technology, L4-derived autonomous driving algorithms, and LiDAR, with a length of approximately 5 meters. The launch follows AION S battery concerns, to which Aion responded with extended warranty measures.
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Huawei's Giant Whale Battery Platform has met new national battery safety standards five years ahead of schedule. The platform employs a three-level architecture spanning cells, battery packs, and vehicle systems, combined with 100% X-ray inspection and AI-driven quality checks to achieve deep control over the entire battery production chain. HIMA demonstrated the platform's systematic protection against five major fire triggers including short circuits, overheating, and water ingress.
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On July 24, MIIT inspected GAC Aion and Zhaoqing XPENG, focusing on intelligent connected vehicle safety capabilities and production consistency. Multiple mandatory national standards took effect in 2026, with battery thermal diffusion requirements upgraded to "no fire, no explosion." EX1000.COM
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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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