CATL Deploys Humanoid Robot Powered by Its Own Battery on the Production Line
Quick Answer CATL — the world’s largest EV battery maker with a 40.1% global market share — has put a humanoid robot powered by its…
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Tesla, Li Auto, and Huawei Redraw China’s EV AI Battle Lines in June 2026
Why This Matters Globally In one week in late June 2026, China’s EV industry delivered a concentrated burst of announcements that collectively redefined the competitive…
BYD Self-Driving Explained: God’s Eye, ADAS and L3/L4
What BYD God's Eye and Xuanji A3 can do in 2026, what 3.15 million vehicles and 200 million daily km actually mean, and why L3/L4 capability is not the same as approval.
Chinese Academy of Sciences Solid-State Electrolyte Hits 84.2% Retention After 350 Cycles
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a new solid-state electrolyte that retains 84.2% of its initial capacity after 350 charge-discharge cycles,…
Li Auto Unveils Maho M100 Chip at Livis Day: World’s First Dynamic Data-Flow AI Chip for Embodied Intelligence
At its inaugural Livis Day software and AI event on June 15, Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI; HKEX: 2015) unveiled its most ambitious technology roadmap yet:…
XPeng X9 Wins World’s Largest EV Range Test: 11.4% Above WLTP and Fastest Charging Among 24 Cars
The XPeng X9 has delivered the most surprising result of the 2026 NAF El Prix — the world’s largest independent electric vehicle range test —…
China Sets Charging Safety Standards and Solid-State Battery Rules Starting July 1
China's Charging Alliance releases its first operations white paper led by Li Auto, while the July 1 solid-state battery standard creates a 0.5% weight-loss threshold to end 'fake solid' claims. Two moves that could set global benchmarks.
Donut Lab Solid-State Battery Exposed as $1.25B Fraud: Repackaged Lithium Cells, Fake Specs
Donut Lab's claim of the world's first mass-produced solid-state battery is exposed as fraud — repackaged lithium cells, fake specs, and $25M in retail investor losses. China's July 1 standard aims to end the hype.
CATL Enters Nuclear Fusion Race With Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Beta Fusion Startup
CATL leads seed round in nuclear fusion startup Beta Fusion, marking the battery giant's first investment in fusion energy. Beta Fusion targets 50-100 MW grid-connected power within 6-8 years using FRC technology.
Seres-Backed Saidou Launches Aiva: AI-Defined EV Brand With CATL and ByteDance
Seres-backed Saidou launches Aiva AI-defined EV brand with CATL and ByteDance backing. Origin Concept unveiled, ME7 production model due H2 2026 at 200K+ RMB.