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The cost of HESAI's LiDAR decreased from approx. $30,000 to $200 over 8 years. They are aiming for a market share of 56% in China.
Battery innovations from CATL:
1. Freevoy Dual Power Battery: a combination LFP/ternary battery with a range of 1,500 km/930 miles.
2. Second-generation Shenxing LFP battery: can be charged to 520 km/320 miles in 5 minutes; has a range of 800 km/approx. 500 miles
3. Next generation sodium ion battery: energy density 175 Wh/kg; mass production will start in December this year
The bug-eyed Nio Firefly is a compact car with 9 airbags. It starts at $16,410 in China including a swappable battery pack. It will be on sale in Europe later.
Battery innovations from CATL:
1. Freevoy Dual Power Battery: a combination LFP/ternary battery with a range of 1,500 km/930 miles.
2. Second-generation Shenxing LFP battery: can be charged to 520 km/320 miles in 5 minutes; has a range of 800 km/approx. 500 miles
3. Next generation sodium ion battery: energy density 175 Wh/kg; mass production will start in December this year
- When used as a heavy truck starter battery, can start at -40C with one click
- When used for a pure battery EV, it has a range of 500 km/310 miles; it supports 5C/12 minute charging; and it has a lifespan of 10,000 charging cycles
- Excellent low temperature performance
- Outstanding safety features
The bug-eyed Nio Firefly is a compact car with 9 airbags. It starts at $16,410 in China including a swappable battery pack. It will be on sale in Europe later.





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