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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
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    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
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    Freudenberg develops next-generation battery cell caps for higher energy density
    Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is preparing a new generation of battery cell caps designed to save space, improve safety and support more efficient battery packs for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company will showcase the Cell Caps 2 technology at Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 9 to 11, alongside expanded cell-to-cell barriers, venting foam mats, and a preview of advanced battery-cooling and heat-pump components. It will also present a demonstrator ...
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    MG Motor to build first European factory in Spain, start production by 2028
    MG Motor plans to build its first production plant on the European mainland in Galicia, Spain, as part of its “in Europe, for Europe” expansion strategy. The company plans to invest about €200 million in the facility, which is scheduled to begin production in 2028. At full capacity, the plant is expected to produce up to 120,000 vehicles annually and create more than 2,000 jobs. The site will integrate vehicle manufacturing with research and development, component supply and advanced...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 1 June 2026
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    CATL launches battery energy storage testbed in Xiamen, mainland China
    CATL has opened the Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Research Institute (ESVL), the world's largest and most comprehensive one-stop testing and validation platform for energy storage, to help developers shorten grid-connection cycles. The facility is intended to address a systemic risk in the rapidly expanding energy storage industry, where equipment performance can be disconnected from real-world operation. Spanning 10 hectares and built with a total investment of about 3 billion yuan ($440 ...
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    Tata Motors, HPCL partner on pilot project for recycling automotive lubricant
    Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (HPCL) and Tata Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to roll out a pilot program aimed at the systematic collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants, marking a significant step toward sustainable waste management in India’s automotive sector. The agreement, signed in Mumbai, seeks to establish an organized and traceable ecosystem for handling hazardous waste oil. The initiative will focus on converting used lubricants into high-qua...
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    Chinese researchers unveil 451.5 Wh/kg solid-state battery with 3-minute charging capability
    Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reported the development of a high-energy solid-state lithium-metal battery that has achieved an energy density of 451.5 watt-hours/kilogram while maintaining stable cycling under ultrafast-charging conditions at a 20C rate, which is equivalent to about 3-minute charge and discharge cycles. The Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of Sciences stated that the work was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society ...
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    Stellantis launches STLA One modular vehicle architecture
    Stellantis has introduced STLA One, a modular vehicle architecture designed to support multiple powertrains and vehicle sizes. The carmaker said that STLA One will have a modular, scalable architecture with common interfaces intended to reduce complexity, speed up development and target 20% cost efficiency, driven by modularity by design and new battery choices. STLA One supports Stellantis' platform optimization strategy, helping the company to target reducing volumes by 50% across just...
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    Basquevolt unveils lithium-metal battery cell for EVs
    Spanish battery developer Basquevolt has introduced a next-generation lithium-metal battery cell for electric vehicles, the BQV400L, claiming a gravimetric energy density of more than 400 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) and compatibility with existing gigafactory manufacturing infrastructure. Launched on May 22, the pouch-format cell is positioned as a step toward industrialization of lithium-metal batteries using a hybrid polymer electrolyte architecture. Basquevolt said the BQV400L deliv...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 25 May 2026
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    Stellantis bets €60 billion on scale, tech and tough choices in ‘Fastlane 2030’ reset
    After years of managing a sprawling portfolio that often left investors questioning brand positioning, overlap and capital discipline, Stellantis is attempting a reset. The company is restructuring how it views its stable of iconic marques—splitting them into clearly defined global and regional roles, aligning product pipelines and sales strategies accordingly, and directing investment toward the most scalable and profitable nameplates. The aim is to eliminate internal competition, reduce d...
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    Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover explore synergies for new product development for the US
    Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to collaborate on product development in the US. The MOU is nonbinding and focuses on exploring collaboration opportunities to create synergies across product and technology development, with the aim of leveraging the companies' complementary strengths to create value for both organizations. Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, said that by working with partners to explore synergies i...
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    CIBF 2026: Rept Battero unveils new battery solutions for passenger and commercial vehicle segments
    Rept Battero showcased a full range of energy storage products across several sectors and applications,  including energy storage, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicle applications, at the recently concluded 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026) held in Shenzhen, mainland China. In the passenger vehicle segment, Rept Battero introduced its 120 ampere-hours (Ah) fast-charging cell, high-capacity fast-charging hybrid PACK solutions, and hybrid solid-liquid high-n...
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    Ford Motor Co. reveals new model lineup, tech for Europe
    Ford Motor Co. has outlined a new vision for its future in Europe at a gathering of European dealers and partners, emphasizing a comprehensive product and technology rollout for commercial and retail customers over the next three years. The company's European strategy is anchored in its new Ready-Set-Ford global brand platform, focused on Build, Thrill and Adventure, with the first European campaigns under this banner launching in May. Ford Pro has evolved from a vehicle manufacturer ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 18 May 2026
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    Super Tech Day 2026: A deep dive into CATL’s multi-chemistry paradigm shift
    At CATL 2026 Super Technology Day on April 21 in Beijing, the world’s largest battery manufacturer signaled a profound strategic shift, moving away from the pursuit of innovating an exceptionally capable battery material toward a sophisticated multi-chemistry synchronization strategy. This pivot acknowledges that as the world transitions to renewable energy, the complexity of diverse applications — ranging from mass-market commuting to heavy-duty off-roading and aviation — cannot be met by...
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    BorgWarner secures order for turbocharger from major European OEM
    BorgWarner has secured multiple turbocharger business awards from a major European original equipment manufacturer for a range of passenger car and van applications, covering both extensions of existing business and a conquest win. These awards further strengthen BorgWarner's position in combustion vehicle applications, with production expected to begin in phases from the second quarter of 2026 through the second quarter of 2029. According to Volker Weng, vice president of BorgWarner Inc. and...
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    VW-backed Gotion launches Gnascent sodium-ion battery
    Gotion High-Tech, a leading Chinese battery maker backed by VW, officially launched its dedicated sodium-ion battery brand Gnascent at its 15th Global Technology Conference, where it introduced three specialized versions of the battery. Gotion said that it has already established gigawatt-hour (GWh) scale production lines for these products in Tangshan and Hefei in mainland China. The Gnascent lineup includes a high-energy version with an energy density of 261 Wh/kg, which represents a 60%...
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    Stellantis signs $1.18 billion deal with Dongfeng to produce Peugeot and Jeep models in mainland China
    Stellantis NV has agreed to an 8 billion yuan ($1.18 billion) project with mainland China's state-owned Dongfeng Motor to expand the production of Peugeot and Jeep vehicles for both domestic and export markets. The Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA) joint venture will initially produce two all-new Peugeot-branded new-energy vehicles (NEVs) at its Wuhan plant starting in 2027. These two models will be based on the latest design language of the all-new concept cars unveiled by Peugeot ...
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    Researchers at Swedish university deploy smart AI tools to extend battery life by 23%
    Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new AI-based method that adapts fast charging to the health of electric vehicle batteries, aiming to address the conflict between fast-charging needs and battery longevity. Fast charging is important for individuals and companies, including taxis, heavy vehicles in industry and passenger cars, as it facilitates commuting and longer journeys, even though many private motorists typically charge at home. EV batteries g...
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    BorgWarner to supply turbocharger and EGR cooler to a European vehicle manufacturer
    BorgWarner has secured business with a major European commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturer to supply a high-efficiency variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler for a Euro 7-compliant, 6-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engine platform. This award expands BorgWarner's depth in the on-highway commercial vehicle segment and further broadens its collaboration with the customer, with production expected to begin at the end of 2028. Volke...
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    Hankook Tire Q1 consolidated revenue rises 7% year over year to $3.5 billion
    Hankook Tire & Technology reported its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, recording 7% year-over-year growth in revenue to 5.3 trillion won (about $3.5 billion). Higher revenue helped the South Korean company achieve a 42.9% year-over-year increase in operating profit to 506.9 billion won. In the Tire business, sales grew 9.3% year over year to 2.6 trillion, while operating profit rose 31.1% year over year to 437.5 billion, resulting ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 11 May 2026
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    Opel plans new all-electric C-segment SUV developed with Leapmotor
    Opel has unveiled a key project in its model strategy, a completely new, all-electric C-segment sport utility vehicle that would expand the carmaker's current portfolio. The new SUV is part of Stellantis and its Chinese partner Leapmotor's plan to deepen their strategic collaboration globally. According to the carmaker, the new electric SUV will not only serve as a blueprint for efficient global collaboration but also enable Opel to take a major strategic step forward in electrification and s...
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    Xiaomi's EV unit appoints new senior executives to accelerate expansion overseas
    Xiaomi's electric vehicle (EV) unit has adjusted the responsibilities of key executives as it prepares to enter overseas markets. According to a report by local media Sina Tech, Xiaomi has appointed auto division vice-president Yu Liguo as head of the overseas business preparation group, with Yu reporting to Xiaomi Group CEO Lei Jun and president William Lu. The personnel change reflects Xiaomi's ambition to enter the global EV market. Based on the company's previous strategic planning, it ex...
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    Geely reaches agreement to acquire Ford Motor's inactive facility in Valencia, Spain
    Chinese carmaker Geely Auto has reached an agreement to acquire the Body 3 assembly line at Ford Motor's Almussafes plant in Valencia, Spain, according to Spanish media outlet La Tribuna de Automoción. By taking over this currently inactive facility, Geely is expected to establish its own independent vehicle manufacturing operations in Europe. Geely plans to use the assembly line to produce a new energy vehicle (NEV) model based on the GEA (Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture) platfor...
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    CATL subsidiary CAIT partners Turkish carmaker Togg on joint development of chassis platform
    Contemporary Amperex Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Limited (CAIT), CATL's skateboard chassis arm, has entered into a strategic partnership with Turkish automotive brand Togg to jointly develop a chassis platform for Togg's new B-segment vehicle family. This collaboration, announced on April 29, 2026, marks the first overseas passenger vehicle project for the platform. Under the agreement, CAIT will provide its Bedrock Chassis technology and engineering expertise, working with Togg to co-d...
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    Toyoda Gosei develops unobtrusive air conditioner vent to enhance vehicle cabin appearance
    Toyoda Gosei has developed a register (vent) for automotive air conditioners with an unobtrusive aperture, aimed at improving the designability of vehicle cabins. These registers are used on the Toyota bZ7 battery-electric car, launched in mainland China in March. With the advances of electrified and autonomous vehicles, automotive interiors have shifted conceptually from simple movement spaces to more comfortable, relaxing spaces akin to living rooms, leading to a rising demand for inst...
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    InterBattery 2026: Battery tech expands into AI and robotics to mitigate EV volatility
    InterBattery 2026, which was organized at the Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) in Seoul, South Korea, over March 11-13, marked a significant pivot by the battery manufacturers and material suppliers towards application-specific optimization, thermal safety and the expansion of battery technology into the artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics era to mitigate risks associated with EV demand volatility. The 14th edition of InterBattery, which was hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Indus...
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    Onsemi and Geely expand strategic collaboration on next-generation EV platforms
    Onsemi and Geely Auto Group have expanded their strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles. The partnership focuses on deepening the system-level integration of Onsemi's silicon carbide (SiC) technologies across Geely's vehicle platforms to support faster, more efficient electric vehicle development. As part of this announcement, Geely is showcasing its Sustainable Experience Architecture-Super Hybrid (SEA-S)-based Super Electric...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 4 May 2026
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    DENSO reports strong growth in FY2025/26 revenue and profit
    DENSO Corp. has reported strong growth in revenue and profit in the financial year ended March 31. The leading Japanese automotive supplier recorded a 5.3% year-over-year increase in revenue to ¥7.5 trillion ($42.7 billion), leading to 6.5% year-over-year growth in operating profit to ¥552.5 billion, while profit before income tax increased 6.8% year over year to ¥617.3 billion. DENSO concluded the financial year with net profit of ¥443....
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    Auto China 2026: ElringKlinger spotlights new-energy vehicle technologies and mainland China-focused strategy
    ElringKlinger is using Auto China 2026 to underscore its role as a technology and development partner for new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in Asia, highlighting mainland China as a pivotal market for next-generation vehicle and drive technologies. The company emphasized that mainland China is a key force behind emerging vehicle segments and drive concepts, particularly in NEV, and is shaping global standards, development speed and market dynamics. Against this backdrop, ElringKlinger is positioning...
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    Auto China 2026: Hyundai plans to launch 20 new BEVs and EREVs in mainland China over next 5 years
    South Korean carmaker Hyundai plans to regain lost market share in the world's largest electric vehicle market by implementing an aggressive localized product road map. At Auto China 2026, Hyundai announced that it will make a full push into mainland China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) sector, with a focus on its Ioniq brand. According to the company, it plans to roll out 20 new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) models in mainland China over the next five ...
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    Auto China 2026: Onsemi deepens collaboration with Nio to power next-gen 900-V EV platforms
    Onsemi announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Nio Inc. to support Nio's transition from 400-volt to next-generation 900-volt electric vehicle platforms, using Onsemi's EliteSiC enhanced M3e technology. The partnership aims to improve efficiency, performance and scalability across Nio's latest EV lineup, including models that will debut at the Auto China 2026, such as the flagship sport utility vehicle ES9. The EliteSiC enhanced M3e technology delivers optimized...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 27 April 2026
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    Auto China 2026: Xiaomi Auto opens a new R&D facility in Munich
    Xiaomi Auto has opened a European research and development center in Munich, as the Chinese electric-vehicle maker prepares for its next product launch and a planned European market entry in 2027. Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi Auto, announced the launch of this new R&D center during the ongoing 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The center has about 50 staff and is led by Rudolf Dittrich, who previously worked on BMW's M4 GT3 race car project, while vehicle dynamics is headed by Claus-Dieter Grol...
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    Auto China 2026: Huawei repositions its 1,500-kW charging system for multiple use cases
    Huawei's 1,500-kilowatt megawatt charging system, first introduced in 2025 as a high-power solution for heavy-duty, high-utilization electrification scenarios, supports up to 1,500 kW of peak output and 2,400 amperes (A) of current, enabling an approximately 300-kilowatt-hour battery charge in about 15 minutes under defined operating conditions. In 2026, the system is no longer presented as a new introduction but as part of a broader rollout strategy focused on deployment scale and infrastr...
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    Auto China 2026: Valeo showcases China Speed innovations and humanoid robotics
    Valeo is showcasing its latest innovations at Auto China 2026, which runs from April 23 to May 3 at the Capital International Exhibition Center (CIECC) in Beijing. At its booth, the French supplier is presenting a portfolio of integrated systems designed at China Speed, aimed at reducing development cycles while maintaining global safety standards. In electrification, Valeo highlights a 5-in-1 Deep Integration Module and a next-generation dual inverter that reached start of production (SOP) i...
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    Webasto develops modular PTC air heaters for electric commercial vehicles
    Thermal technology specialist Webasto plans to launch modular positive temperature coefficient (PTC) air heaters with up to 2,100 watts of heating power for electric commercial vehicles in July. The air flow modules can be flexibly combined or installed and controlled individually within the vehicle’s interior. Fuel-powered vehicles are increasingly being replaced by electric vehicles, but unlike internal combustion engines (ICEs), electric motors generate very little waste heat to war...
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    CATL unveils new battery technologies at its 2026 Tech Day in Beijing
    CATL has introduced a series of new battery products for passenger vehicles, hybrids, racing and battery-swapping solutions at its Technology Day in Beijing on April 21. The new product advancements are aimed at consolidating its position in a highly competitive power battery industry. CATL has officially launched the third-generation Qilin Battery, increasing the charging rate to an equivalent of 10C with a peak of 15C. This nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) battery reaches a volu...
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    Cellcentric launches new fuel-cell system BZA375 for customer testing and validation
    Cellcentric has officially launched its next-generation heavy-duty fuel-cell system, named BZA375, at Hannover Messe. BZA375 is now available for testing, validation and further industrial scale-up across a broad range of heavy-duty applications. As a tier 1 supplier focused on heavy-duty trucks and similar use cases, Cellcentric aims to address challenges in decarbonizing transport by making zero-emission drive technology competitive, durable and broadly applicable for demanding applications...
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    Auto China 2026: Marelli to showcase propulsion and thermal innovations
    Marelli will showcase a range of propulsion and thermal innovations at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. The company will present technologies that support vehicle-makers across the powertrain evolution, with solutions tailored for different propulsion configurations and regional requirements. A major highlight will be Marelli's new e-Transmission Cooling Pump, a system engineered to deliver precise, on-demand oil cooling for modern transmissions, enabling a 30-watt saving co...
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    MAHLE delivers higher profitability in FY 2025 amid global headwinds
    MAHLE reported a 3.6% year-over-year decline in revenue to €11.3 billion in the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025, the Germany-based supplier said during its annual press conference on April 15, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany. Excluding exchange rate and deconsolidation effects, it recorded organic sales growth of 0.6%. Lower revenue impacted MAHLE’s earnings, as the company recorded a 46.1% year-over-year decline in earnings before interest and ...
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    Suppliers to the new Infiniti QX65
    The  new Infiniti QX65  is assembled at the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant. Production of the car is expected to peak at 10852 in 2027, according to a forecast from S&P Global Mobility. Image Source : Infiniti New Infiniti QX65 – Supplier Overview COMPONENT NAME SUPPLIERS Ambient Lighting Antolin Decorative Wheel Nuts Maclean-Fogg Constant Velocity Joints NTN Standar...
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    Horse Powertrain to unveil X-range C15 Direct Drive hybrid unit at Beijing Auto Show 2026
    Horse Powertrain announced that it will unveil the X-Range C15 Direct Drive, an all-in-one powertrain, at the Beijing Auto Show 2026. The company describes itself as operating in the field of innovative, low-emission powertrain systems. The X-Range C15 Direct Drive is an ultracompact unit that integrates a full hybrid powertrain, including a 4-cylinder engine, transmission, power electronics and an electric motor, into a single compact housing designed to mount to the rear subframe and enab...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 20 April 2026
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    GAC Aion launches electric sedan RT Super with CATL battery-swap technology
    GAC Aion has launched a new electric sedan named the RT Super, which is built on CATL's Choco-SEB battery-swap solution. The model is priced from 88,800 yuan (about $13,000) under a battery rental scheme that separates ownership of the vehicle body from the battery to lower the initial purchase price for consumers. Unlike Nio, where the vehicles offer a battery rental option or a complete car including the battery, the RT Super is not offered with a battery pack. RT Super owners can comple...
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    Sunwoda unveils Xingchi Supercharge Battery 2.0 in mainland China
    Sunwoda Power announced a full-scenario battery product road map at its April 16 technology day in Beijing, highlighting a new generation of ultrafast-charging batteries capable of 15C charging, along with sodium-ion and AI-integrated battery systems. At the center of the launch is the Xingchi Supercharge Battery 2.0, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack designed for passenger electric vehicles that supports peak charging rates of 15C, enabling a 5% to 95% state-of-charge recharge in 9 minutes...
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    BMW extends sustainability strategy to the new i7 flagship electric sedan with Gen6 battery cells and recycled aluminum wheels
    The BMW Group is implementing its sustainability strategy in the new BMW 7 Series by systematically incorporating product sustainability innovations. This includes the use of a new battery cell technology and a higher percentage of secondary material in the wheel rims, representing a targeted further development that extends established sustainability approaches to another BMW model. In the new BMW i7, sixth-generation (Gen6) battery cells are used in the high-voltage battery as a key measure...
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    Svolt Energy commences mass production of 80-kWh PHEV battery in mainland China
    Svolt Energy has begun mass production of its high-capacity Fortress 2.0 battery for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models. The 80-kilowatt-hour battery has rolled off the production line at Svolt's plant in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, in mainland China. Svolt Energy calls its 80-kWh Fortress 2.0 battery the largest PHEV battery developed in mainland China. Its capacity represents a 35.6% increase from the previous generation's 59-kWh system and is primarily aimed at large fa...
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    Ford Motor Co. restructures EV division, Doug Field to depart in May
    Ford Motor Co. announced it is setting up a new end-to-end organization, Product Creation and Industrialization, to support one of the most extensive rollouts of products, software and services in the company's history. The new structure integrates Ford's Electric Vehicle, Digital and Design teams with its global Industrial System and is described as a key lever in achieving the Ford+ objectives, including a target of an 8% adjusted earnings before interest and tax margin by 2029. Jim Farl...
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    MAHLE targets doubling India revenue to €1 billion within five years
    MAHLE GmbH expects its India revenue to double to about €1 billion over the next three to five years, as the country emerges as its fastest-growing market and a key pillar in its global growth strategy. Arnd Franz, chairman of the management board and CEO of MAHLE Group, said the company anticipates its revenue from the region to double in this period, supported by continued strong growth and the value-added tax reform introduced in 2025. In 2025, India accounted for 4% of MAHL...
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    How the hatchback got heavy
    In 1974, when the first Volkswagen Golf rolled off the line, it was meant to be a sensible car for sensible Europeans. Now, after half a century, it has become a rolling ledger of Brussels’ ambition. The model has accumulated weight, complexity and cost with each wave of regulation, from the earliest crash standards and pedestrian-protection measures to mandated airbags and antilock braking systems (ABS) in 2004 and electronic stability control in 2011. To trace its bill of materials is to rea...
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    Tesla launches Spring Update 2026 software with ‘Hey Grok’ and more
    Tesla is rolling out its Spring Update 2026 software with over a dozen new features, including a redesigned Self-Driving subscription app, voice-activated Grok and an auto-install option for software updates. The update also introduces a new Cyberhog Pet Mode character and virtual custom wraps for Model S and X owners. The main functional change is a redesigned Self-Driving app for vehicles with Tesla's AI4 (HW4) hardware. The new interface allows one-tap subscription to Full Self-Driving (Su...
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    How thermal management systems have evolved in cars
    Over the last four to five decades, the evolution of automotive thermal management in cars can be seen as a long journey from simple engine cooling to a sophisticated energy management strategy. As vehicles transition from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric vehicles, the thermal system has shifted from being a secondary support unit to the heart of vehicle efficiency and driving range. For decades, thermal management was synonymous with simple heat management. This meant that, pri...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 13 April 2026
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    Geely plans continued push for its methanol-powered engines
    At the 2026 China Smart Electric Vehicle Development Forum, Geely Chairman Li Shufu said that the carmaker will continue to focus on methanol as an alternative energy pathway, as lithium battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) can weigh twice as much as comparable methanol-powered vehicles. He cited a series of recent mainland Chinese policy initiatives that support alternative fuels beyond BEVs, including the July 2024 guideline, which aims to accelerate a comprehensive green economic tra...
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    Nio chairman urges standardization of EV batteries and chips in mainland China
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio's founder, chairman and CEO, William Li, has urged that mainland China's electric vehicle industry needs to unify battery cell specifications and reduce semiconductor varieties to curb significant capital waste in the supply chain.  Speaking at the China EV 100 forum, Li said that such standards would help the industry amid rising margin pressures in the world's largest car market. Li further said that the extremely fast p...
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    BMW prepares its Munich plant to produce all-electric i3 sedan
    BMW Group Plant Munich is nearing a major milestone in its transformation, with the start of series production of the BMW i3, the second model in the Neue Klasse range. The production is scheduled to start in August. This marks the beginning of the rollout of the Neue Klasse within the BMW Group's global production network. Milan Nedeljković, member of the BMW AG management board, Production, said that the BMW iFACTORY provides a consistent, strategic framework for production, suppor...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 6 April 2026
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    DENSO adopts new mid-term management plan CORE 2030, targeting sales of $50 billion, operating margin of over 10%
    On March 31, 2026, DENSO Corp.'s board of directors approved a new mid-term management plan, called CORE 2030, covering the fiscal years 2026/27 through 2030/31. Under the new management plan, the Japan-based leading automotive supplier aims to achieve sales of over ¥8 trillion, an operating profit margin exceeding 10%, and a return on equity (ROE) exceeding 11%. For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, DENSO is expecting sales of ¥7.4 trillion, an operating profit margin of 7.2%, and an R...
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    Hanon Systems launches highly integrated cooling entity for EVs
    Hanon Systems, a global automotive thermal management supplier and subsidiary of Hankook & Co. Group, has announced that it is supplying its highly integrated cooling entity for electric vehicles. The compact and multifunctional thermal management module is designed to integrate several components, including the innovative eCompressor, electronic expansion valve block, a combined water-cooled condenser, internal heat exchanger, chiller, A/C lines, and pressure and temperature sensors, into a...
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    Adoption of semisolid batteries expand to light trucks in mainland China
    The adoption of semisolid-state batteries in mainland China is extending from passenger cars to commercial vehicles, specifically the light truck sector, thanks to CALB's newly launched solid-liquid hybrid battery, which powers Chery Automobile's light trucks. The development is described as one of the first large-scale applications of semisolid-state battery technology in light commercial vehicles (LCVs), broadening its commercial use. According to the report, CALB's semisolid...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 30 March 2026
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    R-1234yf to remain the preferred automotive refrigerant in cars in 2030-35
    The automotive refrigerant market is shifting from a stable, overlooked commodity to a high-tech product that is expected to fuel a niche, multi-billion-dollar industry amid global adoption of electric vehicles. The global automotive refrigerants market is estimated at $60 billion and is projected to reach approximately $100 billion by 2035. The increasing valuation of the automotive refrigerant market is no longer just about maintaining optimal temperature in the passenger cabin; it is now d...
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    CLEPA survey shows automotive suppliers face higher profitability challenges in 2026
    Nearly one in four automotive suppliers in Europe expects to report losses in 2026, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) reported in its Spring 2026 Pulse Check survey. According to the survey, 76% of automotive suppliers anticipate profitability below the sustainable level of 5%, a slight decline from the 70% noted in the previous survey in autumn 2025. Additionally, the percentage of suppliers expecting negative profitability has risen to 24%, up from 15%.  To manag...
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    Auto China 2026: Marelli plans to unveil over 20 innovations and 6 new product launches
    Marelli will unveil a wide array of new technologies at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in mainland China from April 24 to May 3. The exhibition will take place at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, where Marelli's booth will feature over 20 innovations and six new product launches. These offerings utilize Marelli's combination of local expertise and global reach to offer scalable, affordable solutions that expedite customers' time-to-market in mainland Chi...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 23 March 2026
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    Scalvy and Valeo evaluate battery-integrated architecture for enhanced automotive systems
    Scalvy, a company focused on developing distributed power delivery systems for AI data centers, energy storage and electric mobility, has announced the successful concept evaluation of its battery-integrated architecture within an automotive system in collaboration with Valeo, a global automotive technology company. Scalvy's innovative approach replaces traditional large inverters and converters with distributed Power Neurons, which are compact, software-coordinated modules that manage power ...
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    Samvardhana Motherson completes acquisition of Yutaka Autoparts India
    On March 16, Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. (SMIL) announced that it had completed the acquisition of Yutaka Autoparts India Private Ltd. (YAIPL), making YAIPL a wholly owned subsidiary of SMIL. This development was disclosed to the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Ltd. under regulatory requirements. The transaction was concluded upon fulfillment of all conditions outlined in the Share Purchase Agreement, signed March 11, 2026. The acquisition of YAIPL is part of a broa...
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    Aisin and Pegasus Tech Ventures double CVC fund to $100M to support emerging mobility tech startups
    Aisin Corp. and Pegasus Tech Ventures have announced the expansion of the corporate venture capital (CVC) that the US-based venture capital firm manages for the Japan-based automotive supplier, from the current $50 million to $100 million. This expanded fund, set to operate through 2036, continues the existing partnership aimed at investing in breakthrough technologies that support Aisin's corporate mission. The initial fund, launched in 2018, has invested in over 40 startups globally, foster...
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    Honda scraps development of three EV models slated for production in North America
    Honda Motor Co. Ltd. has scrapped three planned electric vehicle models in North America as part of a reassessment of its electrification strategy due to the recent changes brought by the evolving policy landscape in the US.  This decision will lead to expected losses in the company's consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The cancellation follows a strategic shift toward EVs, initially driven by a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and aligned...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 16 March 2026
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    Mercedes-Benz denies report of new EV platform development with Geely
    Mercedes-Benz is reportedly planning the development of a new global compact electric vehicle platform utilizing Geely's electronic and electrical architecture, although Mercedes-Benz later denied this report as fabricated and untrue. According to a mainland Chinese media outlet, the new platform, codenamed Phoenix, will be based on Geely's GEEA (Geely Electronic & Electrical Architecture) 4.0 platform, with the development focus shifting to mainland China. The Mercedes-Benz China R&D...
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    Smart recalls over 18,000 EVs in mainland China due to risk of battery fire
    Smart, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, is recalling certain smart #1 and smart #3 electric vehicles in mainland China due to potential battery fire risks. This follows a similar battery-related recall by Geely's Zeekr brand in February. Smart has filed the recall plan with mainland China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which involves 18,217 vehicles produced between 2022 and 2023. Specifically, 16,072 smart #1 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and 2,145...
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    Minda Corp. and Turntide Technologies form JV to develop and produce advanced powertrain components for Indian EV market
    Indian supplier Minda Corp. Ltd. has entered a strategic joint venture with US-based Turntide Technologies to develop and manufacture advanced powertrain components for India's expanding electric vehicle sector. Minda Corp. will hold a 49% stake in the proposed JV through a wholly owned special-purpose vehicle, while Turntide will hold a controlling stake of 51%. The partnership will focus on developing and locally producing high- and low-voltage motor controllers, hi...
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    JEC World 2026: Valeo showcases lightweight, sustainable automotive solutions
    Valeo is showcasing its advancements in lightweighting and material innovation at JEC World 2026, being held this week (March 10–12) in Paris. The company is displaying automotive components that integrate post-consumer recycled plastics or bio-based materials, as well as structural components made of high-performance organosheet composite solutions. The lightweight organosheet solutions reduce vehicle weight and CO₂ emissions, while composite materials enhance manufacturing efficiency by in...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 9 March 2026
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    Sensata Technologies launches FaultBreak for enhanced EV fault management and safety
    Sensata Technologies has unveiled its new FaultBreak contactor, a high-voltage switching and protection solution designed to enhance fault-clearing performance and simplify electric vehicle power systems. The FaultBreak contactor integrates a passive and resettable fuse function to offer protection against high-magnitude fault currents, thus lowering system costs, weight and complexity while boosting vehicle safety and serviceability. This advancement addresses the critical challenge of rel...
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    Toyota Motor increases offer for Toyota Industries to resolve dispute with activist fund Elliott Investment Management
    Toyota Motor has raised its offer price to acquire Toyota Industries Corp. (TICO) to ¥20,600 ($132) per share, valuing the bid at $30 billion, according to a Reuters report on March 2. The revision marks the resolution of a protracted negotiation with activist fund Elliott Investment Management, which had advocated for a higher price, deeming previous offers inadequate. Elliott has agreed to tender its shares under the new terms, acknowledging the improved offer as a positive outcome for min...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 2 March 2026
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    US International Trade Commission begins investigation into USMCA automotive rules of origin
    The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an investigation into the automotive rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement to assess their impact on the US economy, competitiveness, and relevance in light of recent technological changes. The USMCA's rules of origin have increased regional value content requirements, compelling manufacturers in the US, Mexico and Canada to source more inputs from within the region to qualify for free tra...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 23 February 2026
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    BorgWarner wins contract to supply 800-volt integrated drive module for European OEM, starting 2029
    BorgWarner has secured a supply order from a premium European original equipment manufacturer to supply its 800-volt Integrated Drive Module (iDM) for a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV), with mass production scheduled to commence in 2029. Last week, the US-based supplier also won an order to supply 800-volt secondary iDMs and a dual-inverter generator module for a North American OEM. This iDM is a comprehensive system that features BorgWarner's innovative single-electric-machine design,...
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    EU draft policy to mandate 70% local content for EVs to qualify for subsidies
    The EU is working on a new draft policy that aims to mandate electric vehicles to have at least 70% of their components produced within the EU, excluding batteries, to qualify for state support and subsidies. This policy is part of a broader strategy to protect the EU's €2.6 trillion manufacturing sector and to counteract challenges such as competition from low-cost Chinese products, high-energy prices and stringent climate regulations. Additionally, the policy is expected to requir...
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    BorgWarner reports 1.6% YOY growth in net sales to $14.3 billion in 2025
    BorgWarner reported its 2025 financial outcomes, showing a 1.6% increase in sales totaling $14.3 billion compared to 2024. When excluding foreign currency impacts, organic sales rose by 0.5%. The company reported net earnings of $1.28 per diluted share; however, adjusted net earnings, which exclude $3.63 of net losses from non-comparable items, were $4.91 per diluted share, experiencing a 14% boost from 2024. Operating income settled at $536 million, or 3.7% of net sales, but after excluding ...
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    BorgWarner secures contract to supply VTG turbocharger for European OEM's HEV platform in North America
    BorgWarner has signed an agreement with a major European original equipment manufacturer to supply its variable turbine geometry turbocharger (VTG) for one of the OEM's hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) platforms. This agreement marks BorgWarner's entry into the global supply base that will support the OEM's first HEV offerings in North America. The VTG turbocharger developed by BorgWarner enables precise control of engine operation, optimizing performance across a wide range of engine speed...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 16 February 2026
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    MAHLE develops innovative heat recovery system for EVs
    MAHLE has developed an innovative heat recovery system called HeatX Range+ for efficient cabin heating in electric vehicles. The newly developed thermal management system can significantly impact the driving range of EVs during winter, the company said. The system reduces the energy demand for air conditioning in EVs by approximately 20% compared to conventional exhaust air systems. This advancement extends the range per battery charge and ensures high-quality interior air. Martin Wel...
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    Tata AutoComp opens two new manufacturing facilities in Sanand, India
    On Jan. 30, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd., an automotive supplier affiliated with the Tata Group and a key supplier to Tata Motors, opened two new manufacturing facilities in Sanand, Gujarat, India, to produce seating systems and thermal systems, The Hindu Business Line reported Feb. 10. While the seating systems facility is managed by TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Ltd., TACO Air International Thermal Systems Private Ltd. will be responsible for thermal systems. TM Automotive Seating Sys...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 9 February 2026
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    Nearly half of auto parts exports from India to US to attract zero duty, says Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry
    The bilateral trade agreement finalized between India and the US will see nearly half of auto parts exported to the US attracting zero duty, Autocar Professional reported, citing Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. “Some auto parts exports will attract zero duty, while others will face an 18% tariff. Around 50% of exports will be duty-free,” Goyal said on Feb. 7.   Before the deal, Indian auto component exports to the US were subject to an average tariff of about&n...
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    Svolt’s Dragon Armor 3.0 battery achieves fire and electricity separation to control thermal runaway
    Svolt Energy has introduced its Dragon Armor 3.0 battery, designed to achieve fire and electricity separation, which physically separates the terminals from the pressure relief channels. This design ensures that in the event of thermal runaway, flames are expelled directionally away from the vehicle's passenger area. The separation is achieved by placing the positive terminal on one side and the pressure relief channel on the opposite, each with distinct paths to prevent fire from reaching th...
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    Hankook Tire & Technology’s 2025 sales more than doubles to $14.7 billion after first time consolidation of Hanon Systems
    Hankook Tire & Technology, a company of South Korea-based Hankook & Company Group, reported sales of 21.2 trillion won (nearly $14.7 billion) in the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025, more than double the 9.4 trillion won realized in 2024. The company recorded higher sales as it consolidated Hanon Systems' financial results from the first quarter of 2025. Hankook acquired the South Korea-based automotive thermal solutions supplier in 2024. Despite robust growth in sales, operating profi...
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    CATL’s new 5C battery can retain 80% capacity even after 3,000 cycles
    CATL has unveiled a new battery pack, which retains 80% of its capacity after 3,000 cycles, or approximately 1.8 million km. This battery life cycle is six times the current industry average. CATL's 5C battery was introduced in a video published Jan. 29. CATL describes this technology as a significant advancement in ultrafast-charging durability, with performance that could potentially outlast the vehicle itself. The battery reportedly maintains 80% capacity even under extreme heat of 60°...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 2 February 2026
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    Beam Global secures European patent for smart phase change composite in lithium-ion batteries
    Beam Global, a company known for its sustainable infrastructure solutions in transportation and energy security, has received a European patent for its Smart Phase Change Composite (PCC) material used in lithium-ion batteries. This technology, granted by the European Patent Office, builds on Beam Global's existing US Patent No. 12,422,195, strengthening its intellectual property (IP) in Europe. The Smart PCC material acts as an intelligent thermal switch, optimizing battery temperature by ins...
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    CATL expects to begin deploying sodium-ion batteries in passenger cars in Q2 2026
    CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, plans to begin incorporating sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles in the second quarter of 2026 to promote broader adoption of this new battery technology. The first cars to feature sodium-ion batteries will come from Chinese automaker GAC Aion, according to CATL's Chief Technology Officer Gao Huan. CATL is scaling up the production capacity of sodium-ion batteries. According to Gao, as the production capacity increases, these batt...
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