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Nissan starts developing all-solid-state battery cheaper than China\'s, using sulfur-based materials to cut costs

Nissan is moving to secure price competitiveness for all-solid-state batteries, a key next-generation EV technology, by using sulfur-based materials instead of costly nickel and cobalt. The company is launching a three-year project with UK battery firm Gelion, Nissan Technical Centre Europe and the University of Oxford to develop cost-effective solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries. The project totals about 3.4 million pounds, with Gelion receiving 2.4 million pounds in UK government support.

Mobility

Kia EV3 tops German EV comparison test, beating Renault and BYD

Kia\'s EV3 scored highest in a German electric-vehicle comparison test, beating Renault\'s 4 E-Tech and BYD\'s Atto 2, a report said. Five electric crossovers were assessed across five categories including space, comfort, powertrain, driving performance and cost efficiency. The EV3 recorded the longest real-world range at 335 km. Kia is preparing a U.S. launch, with sales planned as a 2027 model year vehicle in late 2026.

Industry

Car AI boom but little money? Only 18 percent of features generate revenue

Automakers are accelerating the rollout of artificial intelligence features, but cases that translate into real revenue remain limited, an analysis showed. A live survey at an SBD Automotive webinar found most participants said only about 18 percent of current in-car AI features generate profit. Industry speakers pointed to rising cloud computing costs as usage grows, making profitability management a key task. Consumer use is increasing, but trust and bias concerns remain.