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Toyota and Panasonic Target 2027-2028 Commercialization for EV Solid-State Batteries, Aiming for Double Range and Zero Fire Risk
Top Speed Japan Overview Toyota and Panasonic are on track to commercialize solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) between 2027 and 2028, with ambitious goals to double driving range and eliminate fire risk. Toyota has already... -
Geely to Pilot 500 Wh/kg Solid-State EV Batteries in 2027, Promising 1,000 km Range and 1 Million km Lifespan
Electrek China Overview Geely Holding announced plans to begin pilot deployment of next-generation solid-state batteries (SSBs) with an energy density of 500 Wh/kg in 2027 across its various brands. These batteries are projected to enabl... -
Chonnam National University Unveils Tri-Layer Composite Solid Electrolyte for Lithium-Metal Batteries, Achieving 1,000+ Cycle Lifespan with Enhanced Safety
EurekAlert! South Korea Overview Researchers at Chonnam National University in South Korea have developed a novel tri-layer composite solid electrolyte (CSE) that significantly improves the ionic transport and suppresses dendrite formati... -
Compact On-Chip BIC Lasers Deliver High Purity Linearly Polarized Light, Accelerating Optical Computing and Quantum Photonics
Photonics Spectra USA Overview Compact BIC (Bound States in the Continuum) lasers have been developed, capable of directly supplying high-purity, linearly polarized light on-chip. This groundbreaking on-chip laser technology marks a sign... -
GUSS Automation Selects Ouster Rev8 OS0 Digital LiDAR Sensors for Next-Generation Autonomous Orchard Fleet
Ouster USA Overview John Deere's subsidiary, GUSS Automation, announced the integration of Ouster's Rev8 OS0 digital LiDAR sensors into its next-generation autonomous orchard machines. This strategic partnership aims to achieve high-prec... -
GlobalFoundries Elevates Data Center Energy Efficiency with Strategic 48V Power Delivery Approach
GlobalFoundries USA Overview GlobalFoundries has outlined a strategic approach to 48V power delivery in its Insights blog, aiming to enhance energy efficiency in data centers and high-performance computing (HPC). While not directly photo... -
Innoviz-Highlighted Analysis Warns Automotive OEMs of Escalating China Supply Chain Risks
Innoviz Israel Overview A recent industry analysis, emphasized by Innoviz, issues a stark warning to automotive OEMs: over-reliance on China for their entire supply chain stack presents significant future risks. This report, while not ex... -
Optalysys Demonstrates Photonic Hardware for Compute-in-Transit, Revolutionizing AI and Cryptographic Workloads by Eliminating Data Movement Bottlenecks
Quantum Zeitgeist UK Overview Optalysys has demonstrated innovative photonic hardware capable of performing computations directly as data travels from storage. This 'in-transit computing' model addresses the critical data movement bottle... -
Hamamatsu Photonics Europe Enhances Advanced Imaging Solutions with Fairchild Imaging CMOS Sensor Technologies Post-Acquisition
Electronics360 Japan Overview Hamamatsu Photonics Europe is significantly strengthening its advanced imaging solutions by actively promoting Fairchild Imaging's advanced CMOS image sensor technologies, following its 2024 acquisition. Thi... -
Hesai Rides Smart Car Boom in China, Expands LiDAR Dominance and Supply Chain Ambitions
South China Morning Post China Overview Hesai, the world's largest LiDAR sensor manufacturer, is experiencing significant growth driven by the increasing adoption of smart cars in China. The company is supplying LiDAR sensors to major Ch...
