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- 1Chinese automakers unveil 5-minute ultrafast EV charging▼Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging
Chinese car companies are pushing ahead in electric vehicle technology with ultrafast charging that can refill a battery in about five minutes. Reports carried in US regional newspapers highlight the advance, which would put Chinese manufacturers well ahead of Western rivals on charging speed and reinforce concerns about China's growing lead in the EV sector.
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China now accounts for roughly 60% of patents related to humanoid robots, underlining its growing dominance in the sector. The figure highlights the country's aggressive investment in robotics innovation and intellectual property, raising concerns among competitors in the US, Europe, Japan and South Korea about falling behind in a technology seen as key to future manufacturing and automation.
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The State of Texas is moving to broaden its involvement in the space economy, according to a report from KXAN Austin. The announcement points to growing state-level investment and policy attention on space-related industries, from launch operations to research and manufacturing. Texas has been courting aerospace activity as part of a wider push among US states to capture a share of the fast-growing commercial space sector.