
CATL and Changan jointly unveiled a passenger vehicle model equipped with sodium-ion batteries, expected to launch in mid-2026.
EV models featuring Naxtra sodium-ion batteries offer up to 400 kilometers of pure electric range, with future models potentially reaching 600 kilometers.







Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear. 











