solid-state battery

XPeng Lands First Megawatt Flash Charging Station in Hong Kong, Co-Built and Open to All Brands

On September 15, XPeng Group's first global megawatt flash-charging station was put into operation in Hong Kong. Jointly built by XPeng and Halo and open to owners of all brands, it has become a new example of Chinese automakers' overseas charging network layout. On the same day, the China EV100 Research Institute said that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, exports plus overseas production should shift from speed to quality, with a reasonable target of 10 million to 15 million vehicles per year. It forecast that NEV sales in 2026 will be about 18.4 million units, with a penetration rate of about 55%. The charging network needs to match the pace of exports and local power and site conditions.

45935 days ago

August NEV Wholesale Hits 1.51 Million Units, Up 16% YoY, Recovery Signal Clear

August NEV wholesale sales estimated at 1.51 million units, up 16% YoY. New Li MEGA unveiled, Xiaomi autumn launch scheduled, BYD 4D mmWave radar chip in mass production, FAW solid-state battery breakthrough.

38545 days ago

Voyah Zhuiguang S Starts at ¥223,900: Premium ADAS Enters ¥200K Segment

Mid-August saw a flurry of launches in China's NEV market: Voyah Zhuiguang S launched at ¥223,900 with Huawei ADS 5; CATL's all-solid-state pilot line achieved over 500Wh/kg energy density targeting 2027 rollout; national charging infrastructure reached 23.06 million units up 43.2%; Wey V8X and Freelander 8 also debuted.

31165 days ago

Automotive Investment Logic Shifts: From Growth Premium to Structural Divergence

2021 was regarded as the golden age for auto stocks, with the CSI New Energy Vehicle Index climbing 56.96% for the year. Yet from 2021 to 2025, China's NEV sales surged from 3.5 million to 16.49 million units — a nearly fourfold increase — while most auto stock investors failed to profit. The misalignment between industry growth and investment returns is prompting market participants to re-examine the valuation framework for the automotive sector.

34568 days ago

Samsung SDI and GM Forge Battery Partnership, Shifting North American EV Supply Chain

South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI has reached a partnership agreement with General Motors. The collaboration further strengthens Samsung SDI's position in the North American electric vehicle battery market, adding another major automaker to its growing client portfolio.

61369 days ago

All-Solid-State Battery Packs: Smaller, Lighter, Safer

2026 is widely recognized as a pivotal year for solid-state battery industrialization. CATL's semi-solid-state batteries have achieved energy density exceeding 500Wh/kg, Sunwoda has announced its first-generation all-solid-state battery for 2026, and BYD's sulfide all-solid-state battery has passed vehicle-grade certification. With advantages of smaller volume, lighter weight, and higher safety, solid-state batteries are moving from laboratories to production lines, poised to fundamentally rewrite the competitive rules of electric vehicles.

60476 days ago

Electrified Powertrains & Thermal Management Enter Efficiency-Driven Era

The 2026 Gasgoo Awards & China Automotive Industry Innovation Casebook reveals that as new energy vehicles enter mass adoption, competition in China's auto industry is shifting from electrification penetration to electrification capability. Electric powertrains are evolving from component-level optimization to system-level innovation, while thermal management is upgrading from basic cooling into integrated energy management systems covering batteries, electric drives, cockpits, and intelligent vehicle components.

30478 days ago

All-Solid-State Battery Safety Myth Shattered? Industry Experts Urge Consumer Rationality

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."

44480 days ago

All-Solid-State Batteries: Safety Myth or Marketing Hype?

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.

49882 days ago

Dongfeng iD5-300SN: 1000V Architecture + SiC, 30% Power Density Boost

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.

40083 days ago

NIO to Break Ground on Shanghai Battery Plant in H2, Accelerating Solid-State Battery Push

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

37986 days ago

Dongfeng's You Zheng: China's Auto Market Leads for 17 Years with Three Core Advantages

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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