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Solid-State Batteries
Toyota Targets 2027-2028 Launch of Sulfide All-Solid-State EVs in Premium Models Like Lexus, Aiming for 500 Wh/kg and Sub-10-Minute 80% Charge
Road Ethos USA Overview Solid-state battery commercialization is progressing incrementally, with Toyota planning to launch sulfide-based all-solid-state EVs in premium models like Lexus between 2027 and 2028. The company has invested ove... -
Solid-State Batteries
Surface Oxidation Strategy Dramatically Boosts Air and Long-Term Cycling Stability of Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Li6PS5Cl, Advancing All-Solid-State Battery Practicality
Royal Society of Chemistry UK Overview New research presents a surface oxidation strategy for the sulfide solid electrolyte Li6PS5Cl, successfully forming a core-shell structure that significantly enhances air stability and long-term cyc... -
Solid-State Batteries
Toyota and Samsung SDI Target 2027 Commercialization as GreenLancer Highlights Solid-State Battery Advancements for EV and Solar Storage Safety, Energy Density
GreenLancer USA Overview GreenLancer reports that all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are poised to revolutionize EVs and residential solar storage by significantly improving safety and energy density through solid-state electrolytes. Toyo... -
Photonics
LandMark Optoelectronics Reports Significant Profit Surge Driven by Surging Silicon Photonics Demand
digitimes Taiwan Overview LandMark Optoelectronics has reported a significant increase in profits, propelled by surging demand in the silicon photonics market. This performance reflects the strong impact of expanding optical interconnect... -
Photonics
Sivers Semiconductors Poised for Growth with Surging Pipeline and Strategic Manufacturing Partnerships for Next-Gen Communications
Facebook Sweden Overview Sivers Semiconductors (SIVE) has announced a substantial 77% year-to-date increase in its opportunity pipeline, reaching ~$799 million for 2026, reflecting robust market demand for its advanced optical and wirele... -
Photonics
AXT Inc. Announces Indium Phosphide (InP) Backlog Exceeds $100M and Plans to Double Manufacturing Capacity in Both 2026 and 2027
Facebook Taiwan Overview AXT Inc. (AXTI) has announced that its indium phosphide (InP) substrate backlog has surpassed $100 million, with robust long-term order visibility extending beyond 2027. To meet this strong demand, the company re... -
Photonics
TSMC Reportedly Manufactures World’s First Commercial Photonic Processor, Claiming 1000x Speed and 100x Energy Efficiency Improvement
Facebook Taiwan Overview Reports from a Taiwanese Facebook post indicate that TSMC has successfully manufactured the world's first commercial photonic processor. This innovative processor, which uses light instead of electricity for comp... -
Photonics
Sony and TSMC Forge Joint Venture to Propel Next-Generation Image Sensor Innovation
Design And Reuse Japan・Taiwan Overview Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have established a joint venture aimed at advancing next-generation image sensor development and manufacturing. Th... -
Photonics
ORCA Computing Announces Global Rollout of PT Series Systems and Strategic Partnerships with Toyota, NVIDIA for Quantum-Accelerated AI
Distill Intelligence UK Overview ORCA Computing has announced the global deployment of its PT series quantum computing systems and strategic partnerships with Toyota and NVIDIA, aimed at advancing quantum-accelerated AI. This expansion w... -
Photonics
Xanadu and University of Alberta Partner to Accelerate Next-Gen Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Drug Discovery with Quantum Computing
StockTitan Canada Overview Xanadu Quantum Technologies and the University of Alberta have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate pharmaceutical discovery using quantum computing, specifically targeting next-generation photosensi...