Nio's chairman, William Li, has called for standardization in the battery and chip industry to reduce waste in the EV supply chain. According to Li, batteries and chips account for over 50% of the cost of smart electric vehicles. The lack of standardization in battery cell specifications and the numerous types of chips used in vehicles result in high production, verification, and organizational costs. Li suggests that promoting standardization of battery cells and chip unification can help reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve market responsiveness. This move could also benefit the domestic chip industry and help the sector reduce costs. CnEVPost

ZF has launched its SolarBoost solar panel system, designed for bus fleets. The system aims to increase the efficiency of bus fleets by harnessing solar energy to power auxiliary systems. This move is expected to reduce the carbon footprint of bus fleets and contribute to a more sustainable transportation system. Although specific details about the system's capabilities and potential impact on the market are not available, the launch of the SolarBoost system demonstrates ZF's commitment to developing innovative solutions for the transportation sector. 第一电动

A GMC Sierra EV driver has shared their experience with a home solar panel system, battery, and EV. The driver has installed a rooftop solar panel system that feeds a home backup battery, which in turn charges their EV. The driver's bidirectional EV can also send power back to the house when needed. The question remains whether this setup is actually saving the driver any money. While the driver's experience provides valuable insights into the practicalities of using a home solar panel system, battery, and EV, the financial benefits of such a setup are still unclear. Electrek