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BYD humanoid robot design published by China's patent office
China's intellectual property office published a BYD design for an "embodied intelligence robot" on October 9, 2026. These are patent drawings, not a product launch.
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Nio: 1.19 million battery swaps in the 7-day holiday, two company daily records
Between October 1 and 7, 2026, Nio stations performed 1,192,221 battery swaps. The daily record reached 183,664 swaps.
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Czechia: Xiaomi SU7 Ultra reaches 323 km/h at Hradec Králové airport
According to fDrive.cz, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra set a Czech speed record for a series-production, unmodified passenger car: 323 km/h.
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CATL tops battery patent ranking with 26,574 patent families vs. 22,597 for LG Energy Solution
The ranking by consultancy PatSnap covers ten years, from October 2016 to September 2026. CATL is ahead of LG by about 4,000 patent families.
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Leapmotor C10 for model year 2027: five new assistance features and charging up to 120 kW
Leapmotor has presented the updated C10 MY27 with a new 3.5 electronic architecture. In selected versions, the manufacturer has increased charging power and trunk capacity.
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Nio and Geely agree to cooperate on battery swapping and charging
Nio and Geely Holding announced a partnership covering technology, standards and a shared battery swap and charging network. After the deal closes, Geely is set to hold a 30 percent stake in Nio Power.
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Chery submerged the TIGGO 9 CSH battery in salt water for 24 hours
Chery and FEV described a test in which the TIGGO 9 CSH high-voltage battery was submerged in a salt solution for a day and then reinstalled in the car. The manufacturer published results of a leak-tightness test and a later test of underbody contact with an obstacle.
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Leapmotor shows LEAP 5.0 and CTC 3.0; automaker claims more cabin space
At its Tech Day in Huzhou on September 16, Leapmotor presented the LEAP 5.0 architecture and the CTC 3.0 battery. The company plans the first models using the new solutions from 2027.
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BYD shows ETT 44 electric tractor with 651 kWh battery and claimed 600 km range
At IAA Transportation in Hanover, BYD Commercial Vehicles presented its European range of electric trucks. According to the manufacturer, the flagship ETT 44 tractor has a 651 kWh battery and a range of 600 km.
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China confirms stricter safety requirements for electric car batteries
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said a new mandatory safety standard for traction batteries has been in force since July 2026. The ministry plans further work on requirements covering issues including thermal runaway.
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China publishes mandatory safety standard for autonomous driving systems
China's GB 44721-2026 standard will cover vehicles with L3 and L4 autonomous driving systems. It is due to take effect on July 1, 2027.