CATL has launched CATL TENER Sodium, a utility-scale sodium-ion energy storage system aimed at moving the technology from pilot projects into commercial grid infrastructure.

The EU has imposed higher tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEV) for more than a year, but the impacts have been limited. According to foreign media reports, the EU is now turning its attention to Chinese plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV), and could impose additional import duties in the interest of ensuring industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy in Europe.

Approaching its 10th anniversary, Taiwan-based shared mobility company WeMo Scooter is doubling down on an open-platform strategy to cement its position in the Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) market. Powering nearly 10 million rides annually, the company is expanding its cross-platform ecosystem and partnership network to capture new users while avoiding the capital-intensive path of vehicle manufacturing.

Lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries are emerging as a promising solution for industrial electrification and critical energy infrastructure, where safety, rapid charging and long service life outweigh the priorities of cost and driving range. As demand grows for high-reliability power systems, companies in Taiwan and South Korea are accelerating overseas expansion, positioning LTO technology for broader adoption in sectors ranging from robotics and mining to AI data centers and defense applications.

LG Magna e-Powertrain returned to profit in the first quarter of 2026 as higher utilization at its Mexico plant lifted performance. Facing the rapid rise of China's electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and intensifying global competition, the company plans to keep increasing R&D spending, especially in high-speed motors, to build a differentiated base for medium- to long-term profitability.

General Motors' move to install collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant has sharpened concerns about automation, jobs, and worker safety, while also signaling a broader shift that could affect automakers and supply chains worldwide. The dispute highlights how electric vehicle demand, labor costs, and factory technology are reshaping industrial strategy across major markets.

Laster Tech said its new Mexico plant already has order visibility through 2029, underscoring how automakers are reshaping supply chains across North America and beyond. The LED automotive lamp module maker also outlined expansion plans in Thailand and robotics, while warning that China's price competition and currency swings are pressuring revenue and profit.

Gogoro is preparing to launch a new electric scooter on June 23, 2026, that industry supply-chain sources said will feature an in-wheel motor, dual batteries and upgraded performance aimed at the 100-125cc gasoline scooter segment. The announcement comes as Taiwan's electric scooter market moved from a weak start in 2026 to a gradual recovery, supported by local subsidies, affordable new models and high-profile cross-brand collaborations.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Ministry of Commerce, and three other government departments announced on June 18 the launch of a new round of the 2026 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) rural promotion campaign. Through measures including vehicle trade-in programs, charging and battery-swapping infrastructure development, and tax incentives, the initiative aims to further stimulate the replacement of gasoline vehicles and EV consumption in county-level administrative regions and rural towns.

In China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market, industry leader BYD introduced megawatt-level (MW) flash charging technology more than a year ago and further enhanced its fast-charging capabilities with the launch of its second-generation Blade Battery in March 2026. Now, major competitors, including Geely and CATL, have also entered the space. Flash-charging technology remains in a stage of extensive validation and limited pilot deployment, but Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers are already engaged in an intense marketing battle, reflecting the intensifying competition in the NEV market.