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China mandates ‘No fire, no explosion’ safety rule for EV batteries

China mandates ‘No fire, no explosion’ safety rule for EV batteries

China has made its electric-vehicle battery safety requirements compulsory for the first time, introducing a strict “no fire, no explosion” rule as part of a sweeping update to national standards, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
‘Living on a ticking time bomb’: Shanghai residents alarmed by 186-bay EV battery station beneath homes

‘Living on a ticking time bomb’: Shanghai residents alarmed by 186-bay EV battery station beneath homes

Xiaomi EV bursts into flames shortly after being towed to service garage

Xiaomi EV bursts into flames shortly after being towed to service garage

China reports 99.6% recovery of key materials from retired EV batteries

China reports 99.6% recovery of key materials from retired EV batteries

China has introduced national standards for the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle power batteries, with pilot programs reporting over 99% recovery of critical materials like nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
October 21, 2025 | 05:37 pm PT
Driver trapped in fatal Xiaomi EV crash sparks China’s safer door design plan

Driver trapped in fatal Xiaomi EV crash sparks China’s safer door design plan

A fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan has intensified scrutiny over flush car door handles, reinforcing calls for stricter safety standards in China.
October 17, 2025 | 12:18 am PT
Xiaomi EV crash kills driver as doors could not open, leading to share drop amid safety concerns

Xiaomi EV crash kills driver as doors could not open, leading to share drop amid safety concerns

A Xiaomi SU7 sedan burst into flames after crashing in Chengdu, China, killing the driver trapped inside when the doors failed to open, an incident that sent Xiaomi’s stock tumbling amid safety concerns.
October 14, 2025 | 07:21 pm PT
China’s Zeekr EV charges as fast as refueling a gas car

China’s Zeekr EV charges as fast as refueling a gas car

Chinese automaker Zeekr has launched an updated version of its 001 electric fastback, featuring a new 900-volt battery that enables a fast charge from 10% to 80% in seven minutes.
October 10, 2025 | 01:01 am PT
China’s BYD electric hypercar sets world record as fastest EV

China’s BYD electric hypercar sets world record as fastest EV

The BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition has become the world’s fastest electric vehicle after reaching 293.5 mph (472.4 km/h) at a German test track.
August 27, 2025 | 06:47 pm PT
The hidden stigma facing electric motorbike users in Hanoi

The hidden stigma facing electric motorbike users in Hanoi

Thu Quynh thought she made a smart move with her sleek electric motorbike, which cost just VND50,000 (US$2) a month to charge, a sixth of her petrol expense earlier.
August 3, 2025 | 04:18 pm PT
Indonesia launches $5.9B EV battery ecosystem

Indonesia launches $5.9B EV battery ecosystem

Indonesia held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 29 for its integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem in Karawang, West Java province.
July 2, 2025 | 02:27 pm PT
Singapore firm unveils paper batteries that decompose in 6 weeks

Singapore firm unveils paper batteries that decompose in 6 weeks

Flint, a Singapore-based company specializing in sustainable energy solutions, has unveiled paper batteries made from eco-friendly materials that cost just 10% of conventional lithium-ion batteries.
January 9, 2025 | 04:05 pm PT
 
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