BYD Solid-State Battery

BYD Solid-State Battery Technology

An executive at BYD has confirmed that the company will put solid-state battery technology into a vehicle next year, as reported by CarNewsChina. This development is part of the company's 2030 roadmap.

Industry Consolidation and Trade

Beijing is pushing for industry consolidation, with FAW and GAC set to form an alliance, according to CarNewsChina. In related news, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has stated that Egypt aims to increase bilateral trade with India to $12bn, with a focus on the automotive industry, as reported by Daily News Egypt.

New EV Developments

Ionna's EV charging network has grown by 50% in six months, as reported by InsideEVs. Volkswagen has also unveiled a new EV concept, the Mission Efficiency EV, which can achieve over 9 miles/kWh, as reported by InsideEVs. This may have implications for someone importing electric vehicles into Egypt, as more efficient models become available.

Compiled from press reports. Read the originals:

• BYD to put solid-state battery technology into a vehicle next year, executive confirms — CarNewsChina
• Beijing initiates SOE automaker consolidation: FAW and GAC lead the way — CarNewsChina
• Ionna’s EV Charging Network Grew 50% In Just Six Months — InsideEVs
• Al-Sisi targets $12bn Egypt-India trade, urges Iran to halt regional escalation — Daily News Egypt
• Volkswagen Just Unveiled An EV That Can Do Over 9 Miles/kWh — InsideEVs