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China Establishes Clear Distinction Between All-Solid-State and Semi-Solid-State Batteries with New National Standard GB/T
Gasgoo China Overview China's National Standard GB/T 'Solid-State Batteries for Electric Vehicles Part 1: Terminology and Classification,' effective July 1, 2026, formally defines and distinguishes between 'all-solid-state' and 'semi-sol... -
Solid Power Secures Up to $50 Million DOE Award, Boosting Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Production Capacity to 75 Metric Tons
Solid Power USA Overview Solid Power, a leader in solid-state battery technology, has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $50 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding will significantly expand continuous p... -
China Enacts National Standard for Automotive Solid-State Batteries (GB/T43568-2026), Hundreds of Tons of Sulfide Electrolyte Production Lines Begin Operation
SMM China Overview In July 2026, China implemented its first national standard for automotive solid-state batteries (GB/T43568-2026), marking a significant milestone in industry standardization. Concurrently, several hundred-ton scale su... -
Physics and Promise of Photonic Quantum Computing: PsiQuantum’s Approach Utilizing Photons as Qubits
Quantagram (via Medium) USA Overview This article delves into the physics and promise of photonic quantum computing, highlighting the advantages of photons as qubits: their ability to travel through optical fibers, operate at room temper... -
U.S. Representative Moolenaar Warns of Chinese LiDAR National Security Risks in CNBC Report, Proposes Phase-Out Legislation
John Moolenaar (U.S. Representative) USA Overview U.S. Representative John Moolenaar has expressed strong concerns over potential cybersecurity and national security risks posed by Chinese LiDAR technology in a CNBC report. He remains sk... -
Luminar Technologies Files for Bankruptcy, Volvo Completely Drops LiDAR from EX90 and ES90 Models, Offers Owner Compensation
Moomoo USA Overview Following Luminar Technologies' Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in December 2025, automaker Volvo has announced it will completely remove LiDAR from its EX90 and ES90 models, offering compensation to affected owners for ... -
Innoviz Technologies Lands Inaugural $3.5M Defense Contract for Counter-Drone LiDAR Systems
The Defence Blog Israel Overview Innoviz Technologies, an Israeli LiDAR sensor provider, has secured its first defense contract, valued at approximately $3.5 million, to supply hundreds of LiDAR units for counter-drone systems and perime... -
Leading Foundries Accelerate Silicon Photonics Mass Production for AI/HPC Demand: UMC Ships First 12-inch Wafers, TSMC’s COUPE Enters Production
TrendForce Taiwan Overview Major foundries including TSMC, UMC, GlobalFoundries, and Tower Semiconductor are accelerating their silicon photonics efforts to meet the growing demand for data transmission bandwidth driven by increasing AI ... -
PsiQuantum Invests $250,000 in South Chicago Quantum Education and Workforce Development Programs
The Citizen Newspaper Group USA Overview PsiQuantum has announced a $250,000 philanthropic investment in South Chicago schools, higher education institutions, and STEM programs to cultivate the next generation of quantum innovators. As a... -
PsiQuantum Signs $100M U.S. Commerce LOI Under CHIPS Act for Quantum Computing Development
Investopedia USA Overview PsiQuantum has signed a $100 million Letter of Intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act, accelerating U.S. leadership in quantum computing and semiconductors. The company aims ...
