Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has completed building the country's first large-capacity all-solid-state battery production line, and now the batteries are now in production testing.
All-solid-state batteries will give electric vehicles (EV) longer range, faster charging capability, and better safety thanks to the increased energy density compared with conventional lithium-ion cells.
Developers have abandoned traditional liquid electrolytes and switched to self-developed solid electrolyte materials, significantly improving the EV battery's heat resistance and safety.
"All-solid-state batteries use solid electrolytes, whose biggest advantage is its superior heat resistance compared with liquid electrolytes. It can withstand temperatures above 300-400 degrees Celsius, while traditional liquid electrolytes can only withstand temperatures below 200 degrees Celsius," said Shi Liurong, a senior manager of GAC Group's solid-state battery platform.
The building of the production line makes GAC Group the first in the industry to achieve mass production of automotive-grade all-solid-state batteries with capacities exceeding 60 amp-hours.
"The energy density of all-solid-state batteries we are developing now is almost twice that of existing batteries. Vehicles with a range of over 500 kilometers are expected to achieve a range of over 1,000 kilometers with the use of all-solid-state batteries. We plan to install them in vehicles in small quantities for testing in 2026, and gradually carry out mass production between 2027 and 2030," said Qi Hongzhong, head of GAC Group's new energy power research and development division.
China's first large-capacity all-solid-state batteries in production testing
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's political stunts both at home and abroad cannot whitewash Japan's World War II (WWII) aggression, but instead expose the schemes of the country's far-right forces to incite bloc confrontation and promote remilitarization, says a China Media Group commentary published on Sunday.
An edited English version of the commentary is as follows:
In recent days, Takaichi has faced fierce criticism both domestically and internationally.
Her political stunt of kneeling in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier to lay flowers at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra during her visit to Australia further exposed her multiple political calculations to the international community.
Choosing to kneel in front of a tomb in Australia, Takaichi was not regretting for Japan's aggression and atrocities during World War II.
This act not only reveals the distorted world outlook of Japanese politicians, but also exposes their attempts to mislead public opinion, whitewash the crimes of WWII aggression, instigate bloc confrontation, and push for military buildup.
From "fawning diplomacy" during her U.S. visit in March to the recent kneeling show during her visit to Australia in May, Takaichi has been trying to cultivate a friendly image towards the West.
Geopolitically speaking, Japan's far-right forces are trying to expand their military and breach from the restraints of the pacifist constitution by exaggerating external threats. To this end, they are making every effort to exploit geopolitical conflicts and draw neighboring countries, especially Western countries, into bloc confrontation.
Since the end of WWII, Japanese leaders have never apologized to the people of victim countries such as China, the Republic of Korea, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Many Japanese politicians have even tried every means to justify the war crimes.
In particular, Takaichi has questioned the 1995 Murayama Statement, denied the Nanjing Massacre, visited the notorious Yasukuni Shrine annually for many consecutive years, and revived military rank titles during WWII, such as "taisa."
On the issue of Japan's history of aggression, Takaichi's insidious move cannot deceive the world.
Takaichi's political stunts both at home and abroad are a provocation against WWII victim countries in Asia and other regions.
This cannot conceal Japan's remilitarization attempt or the reality that " neo-militarism" is spreading and becoming a threat.
All countries that have suffered from Japanese militarist aggression should remain highly vigilant and united, and work together to safeguard the outcomes of WWII victory, so that historical tragedies never repeat themselves.
Takaichi's political stunts cannot whitewash Japan's history of aggression, remilitarization attempt: commentary
