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 —…
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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.
Solid-State Battery Powers EHang 22-km Cross-Strait eVTOL Flight at 480 Wh/kg
EHang's EH216-S eVTOL flew 22 km across the Qiongzhou Strait on a 480 Wh/kg lithium-metal solid-state battery, achieving a 60-90% range boost over conventional packs.
China Builds 43,000 Smart Factories as AI Becomes Mandatory Manufacturing Benchmark
China has built 43,700+ smart factories, with product defect rates down 47% and R&D cycles shortened 38%. AI is now a mandatory evaluation criterion for top-tier plants.
Chery Exeed Exlantix ES Gets Falcon 700 ADAS and AWD Ahead of June 10 Pre-Sales
Chery's 2026 Exeed Exlantix ES gains Falcon 700 smart driving with roof LiDAR, Snapdragon 8295P cockpit, and AWD with 4.9s acceleration ahead of June 10 pre-sales.
GAC Yue 7 Off-Road PHEV Enters China Q3 2026 with Huawei LiDAR and 536 HP
GAC's Yue 7 off-road SUV, a body-on-frame PHEV with 536 hp, Huawei 896-line LiDAR, and 188 km EV range, will enter the Chinese market in Q3 2026.
Hongqi G919: Four-Motor EREV Off-Road SUV with 830 HP and Three Locks
Hongqi has officially named its first off-road SUV the G919, a four-motor EREV with 620 kW (830 hp), 1,320 Nm, body-on-frame construction with three locking differentials, targeting H2 2026.