CES, Olinia, CATL, Jupiter One

At CES in Las Vegas, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) recognized 24 countries for their innovation leadership, including Germany, Australia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, the UK, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Canada, Luxembourg, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, the Czech Republic, and the U.S.

NVIDIA unveiled its future strategy, focusing heavily on AI, robotics, and autonomous driving. BMW celebrated the world premiere of its Panoramic iDrive. Samsung introduced its “AI for All” vision. Toyota shared progress on its Woven City smart city project and announced plans to use NVIDIA technology for its autonomous vehicles.

Continental showcased a demo vehicle featuring smart functionalities along with other innovations. Sony and Honda revealed their joint EV project, “Afeela.” Siemens presented advancements in industrial AI and digital twins. Honda unveiled prototypes of the Honda 0 Series. Neural Concept and OPmobility highlighted AI-powered vehicle design.

Qualcomm introduced a range of new automotive solutions and announced several new partnerships. Urtopia revealed its concept e-bike “Titanium Zero.” Bosch eBike Systems debuted its new digital anti-theft feature, “Battery Lock.” KION Group announced plans to optimize supply chains using AI-driven robots and digital twins in collaboration with NVIDIA and Accenture. Maserati showcased its autonomous supercar, the MC20.

Elmos Semiconductor SE presented new in-vehicle sensor solutions, ENGWE revealed its “Mapfour” smart e-bike series, and John Deere demonstrated autonomous tractors and agricultural machines.

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The Mexican government has launched the “Olinia” project with the goal of developing low-cost electric vehicles. The first model is scheduled to debut during the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with production set to begin that same year.

What makes the project unique is its decentralized approach: instead of building a central factory, production will be spread across various locations to reduce transportation costs. According to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, most components will be sourced locally. The project aims to introduce three vehicle models: two compact EVs for urban use and a delivery van for last-mile logistics.

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has introduced the groundbreaking “Bedrock” chassis — a new vehicle platform designed to set new standards in safety. The chassis is engineered to absorb up to 85% of impact energy, making it capable of withstanding a frontal collision at speeds of up to 120 km/h without catching fire or exploding.

The Bedrock chassis is built on CATL’s Cell-to-Chassis technology, where battery cells are directly integrated into the vehicle’s frame. This design enhances structural rigidity and makes the chassis more resilient to external impacts.

Additionally, the platform features a new energy-absorbing insulation layer to further improve battery cell safety. In the event of a crash, the high-voltage circuit is designed to shut down within 0.01 seconds to prevent fires, and any remaining energy in the system is discharged within 0.2 seconds.

The first customer for this new chassis is Avatr, a Chinese automotive brand in which CATL holds a stake.

China has successfully tested the world’s largest pure hydrogen generator, dubbed “Jupiter One.” The facility has a capacity of 30 MW, setting a new benchmark for using hydrogen as a clean energy source.

Developed by Mingyang Smart Energy in partnership with Mingyang Hydrogen Energy and several research institutions, the Jupiter One system features ten combustion chambers that collectively consume 443.45 tons of hydrogen per hour.

The advanced combustion chamber technology allows for better control of pressure fluctuations and combustion dynamics, ultimately reducing emissions and enhancing overall efficiency.