BYD Pakistan, a joint venture between China's BYD and Mega Motors, forecasts that up to 50% of auto sales in Pakistan will be electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.

Having entered the Pakistani market last month, BYD Pakistan plans to introduce EVs later this year and open an assembly plant by early 2026.

However, reaching this ambitious target may be difficult due to existing infrastructure challenges. To address this, BYD Pakistan is collaborating with oil companies to establish 20-30 charging stations and is focusing on locally assembled vehicles to navigate import duty issues.

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Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed the world’s strongest battery, promising revolutionary advancements in energy storage. The new structural battery, made from composite materials and utilizing carbon fiber for both positive and negative electrodes, could extend electric vehicle (EV) range by up to 70% and enable credit card-thin mobile devices.

This breakthrough eliminates the need for heavy materials like copper and aluminum, significantly reducing weight and enhancing efficiency. The battery has achieved an energy density of 30 Wh/kg and is designed to be as stiff as aluminum, offering robust load-bearing capabilities.

Despite its lower energy storage compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, the structural battery's multifunctionality positions it as a game-changer for both the EV and consumer electronics industries. Further developments are focused on enhancing its power delivery.

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At Tesla's "We, Robot" event on Thursday, CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Cybercab, a groundbreaking two-seater autonomous vehicle designed without steering wheels or pedals. The exclusive showcase in Burbank, California, featured 21 Cybercabs and 50 other autonomous vehicles. Musk announced that the Cybercab is expected to retail for under $30,000, with production anticipated to begin before 2027. He also introduced plans for an electric Robovan, which can accommodate up to 20 passengers, and highlighted advancements in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology.

Despite previous delays in his promises for autonomy, Musk reaffirmed the company's dedication to achieving “unsupervised FSD” by next year in Texas and California. Attendees enjoyed test rides and interactions with Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, before the event concluded with dancing robots.

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China's electric vehicle (EV) sales have jumped by 33% compared to last year, making it the first country to sell over 1 million EVs in a single month—achieved in August 2024.

This number includes both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). According to Rho Motion, demand is still strong, with 9.8 million battery-powered vehicles sold so far in 2024, which is a 20% increase year-to-date as of August.

In contrast, EV sales in Europe have dropped by 4% due to the end of subsidies in Germany and tariffs on Chinese EVs.

Charles Lester from Rho Motion mentioned that China is likely to hit the 1 million sales mark multiple times before the year ends. This strong performance in China's EV market shows a major shift in the global automotive landscape and highlights the challenges faced by European markets.

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