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CATL to Begin Sodium-Ion Battery Deliveries in September, Targets GWh-Scale Shipments by Year-End

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800

CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, is about to cross a critical threshold in the commercialization of sodium-ion battery technology. At a company event this week, Xu Jinmei — Chief Technology Officer of CATL’s Energy Storage Division and President of its European operations — announced that the company will begin delivering its first sodium-ion battery solutions to customers in China this September, with global market deliveries to follow in June 2027.

Nissan Kills Electric Qashqai as Cost-Cutting Drive Deepens

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Nissan has pulled the plug on its all-electric Qashqai, according to six sources familiar with the matter, as the Japanese automaker scrambles to streamline its product lineup and rein in costs. The decision, which has not been publicly announced, marks a significant retreat in a segment where the company had staked considerable ambition.

Huawei-Backed Qijing GT7 'Smart Shooting Brake' Enters Mass Production, Launch Set for June 26

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800

The first mass-produced Qijing GT7 rolled off the assembly line on June 22, marking a major milestone for the Huawei-GAC joint effort that aims to redefine the electric shooting brake segment. The vehicle, co-branded under “Huawei Qiankun | Qijing,” will officially hit the market on June 26.

Lucid Cuts 18% of Workforce as New CEO Restructures Ahead of Cosmos SUV Launch

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Lucid Motors announced Monday that it will lay off approximately 18% of its workforce — roughly 1,500 employees — as new CEO Silvio Napoli moves aggressively to restructure the troubled electric vehicle startup. The cuts come just four months after a previous round eliminated 12% of staff, underscoring the depth of the financial and operational reset underway at one of America’s most closely watched EV manufacturers.