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- 1Two Chinese EV Makers Announce Deal as Industry ConsolidatesβΌTwo of Chinaβs EV Makers Announce a Deal as Auto Industry Moves Toward Consolidation
Two of China's electric vehicle manufacturers have announced a deal, a move widely read as part of a broader consolidation of the country's crowded auto sector. With dozens of EV makers competing amid slowing growth and price wars, analysts expect more mergers and alliances as weaker producers are squeezed out and stronger ones seek scale.
- 2Two Chinese EV Makers Announce Merger DealβTwo of China's EV Makers Announce a Deal as Auto Industry Moves Toward Consolidation https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/
Two Chinese electric vehicle makers, reported to be Geely and Nio, have announced a deal as China's auto industry moves toward consolidation. The agreement comes amid intense price competition and overcapacity in the sector, which has pushed Beijing to encourage weaker manufacturers to combine. Analysts see the deal as a sign that a wave of mergers is underway across China's crowded EV market.
- 3China First Country to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar CapacityβChina Becomes the First Country in the World to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Power Capacity. https://www. renewable-energy-
China has become the first country in the world to exceed 1,000 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity, a milestone in the global shift to renewable energy. The achievement underscores the scale of Beijing's clean-energy buildout, which has grown rapidly through massive domestic manufacturing and large-scale solar farms. Observers highlight it as evidence of China's dominance in the solar sector and its accelerating transition away from coal.
- 4Factory robots surpass 5 million worldwide, IFR reportsβFactory robots surpass 5M worldwide, IFR reports
The International Federation of Robotics reports the number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide has surpassed 5 million units. The milestone reflects years of rising automation investment across manufacturing sectors, from automotive and electronics to logistics, with strong adoption in Asia driving global growth.
- 5FEFAC Urges EU Contingency Plan for Livestock Feed SuppliesβFEFAC Calls for EU Contingency Plan to Safeguard Livestock Feed Supplies
FEFAC, the European feed manufacturers' federation, is calling on the European Union to draw up a contingency plan to secure feed supplies for livestock farming. The request reflects concern in the agri-food sector over the EU's vulnerability to disruptions in imports of feed materials such as soy and other protein sources, with the industry seeking guarantees that animals can be fed even if supply chains are interrupted.
- 6Military Drone Maker Cleared to Pursue Trade Secret Case Against Ex-CTOβMilitary drone maker can proceed with trade secret claims against ex-CTO
A military drone manufacturer has won the right to move forward with trade secret claims against its former chief technology officer, a court has ruled. The decision allows the company to continue litigation over allegations that proprietary technology information was taken or misused by the ex-CTO. The case is being closely watched in the defense sector, where drone technology and employee mobility are sensitive issues.