Xiaomi announced on Friday a voluntary recall of 146,891 units of its PB2030MI power bank, produced between August 1 and September 22, 2024. The recall was initiated after certain units using a 126280-type 2.0 battery cell from a supplier were found to pose overheating and fire risks under extreme conditions. The company has filed the recall with the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation and will provide consumers with a full refund based on the retail price of RMB 159 ($22). Cu...

Leapmotor released details of the special edition of its B10 sports utility vehicle at Auto Guangzhou 2024 on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Credit: Leapmotor Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor has started supplying battery packs that integrate battery cells from CATL to several commercial carmakers, as the two companies team up to explore a growing segment of the EV market, people with knowledge of the matter told Chinese media outlet 36Kr. Zhejiang Lingxiao Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly-...

Dreame Technology, known for its smart home appliances, is expected to enter the power bank market with a product powered by solid-state battery technology, according to sources within the power bank supply chain. Currently in the testing phase, the device will move into mass production after passing quality checks, sources said on Thursday. By replacing liquid electrolytes with solid-state alternatives, the new battery design is said to eliminate the risk of leakage, short circuits, and thermal...

Closeup of phone screen with logo lettering of battery manufacturer CATL. Credit: 123RF A subsidiary of China’s CATL has signed a deal with Chinese ride-hailing platform T3 Chuxing to develop autonomous ride-hailing vehicles featuring CATL’s skateboard chassis for electric vehicles, as the world’s largest battery maker continues to ramp up spending in the highly promising robotaxi market. The companies will jointly design, develop and test robotaxis that will be built upon CATL’s so-call...

Chinese drone maker DJI on Monday unveiled the FC100, its new flagship civilian delivery drone, priced from RMB 89,999 ($12,500). Capable of carrying up to 80kg, the FC100 offers a flight range of 6km with a single battery and up to 12km with dual batteries. The drone features LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), millimeter-wave radar, and a five-lens fisheye vision system for real-time terrain and obstacle detection, according to the company. It also includes AR-assisted safety and intelligent...