Chinese new year travel rush pushes Nio's daily battery swap to new record.

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2026 summit stresses interface stability, material compatibility, and cathode breakthroughs over electrolyte-focused research.

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Sealion 06 DM-i PHEV 220 km introduces higher peak motor power, improved energy efficiency, and optional LiDAR for semi-autonomous driving.

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The BYD Song Ultra EV mid-size crossover will enter China soon with a starting price of 180,000 yuan (26,050 USD).

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CAS field trial confirms aluminum battery operation under extreme winter temperatures for 2026 research data.

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This new requirement is expected to be mandatory for only newly manufactured vehicles starting July 1, 2026.

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Solid-state battery supply chain, including Lead Intelligent and material suppliers, supports early production and pilot manufacturing in China.

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BYD's retail sales plummeted by more than 50% year-on-year, from around 200,000 units in the same period last year to 94,000 units.

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BYD’s Dolphin and Seagull fall outside China’s small EV top 3 for January 2026.

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China's bans half-steering wheels in new safety regulations.

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The Maextro S800 new energy sedan from Huawei and JAC remained the title of the bestselling luxury saloon in China as of January 2026.

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The BYD Song topped the ranking with 42,227 units sold, followed closely by Geely Galaxy EX2 (Xingyuan), and Geely Boyue.

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BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi adjust China prices in 2026 following combined 260,000 unit 2025 sales decline.

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In China, level 2 driver-assistance systems require constant human oversight to be lawful.

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BYD, Chery & GWM and Geely target near-shore production to strengthen North and Latin American supply chains efficiently in 2026.

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After April 2024 launch, Xiaomi EV exceeds 600,000 deliveries and targets 550,000 vehicles in 2026.

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The mass-produced AUDI E7X large electric SUV from the German automaker and SAIC was officially revealed in China during cold-weather tests.

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Xiaomi YU7 claims top Sales spot across all models in January 2026 as Tesla Model Y falls to 20th place.

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