Battery Industry - Zhuhai plans to promote the industrialization of semi-solid batteries and the research and development of solid-state batteries, focusing on optimizing energy density, cycle life, and safety of semi-solid battery technology [2] - The goal is to overcome technical bottlenecks in solid-state batteries, including high interfacial resistance and low conductivity, while supporting the development of cost-effective large-scale production processes for solid-state batteries [2] - The aim is to develop high energy density, high safety, and long-life solid-state battery systems [2] Company Developments - CATL has acquired a stake in a new energy logistics vehicle company, with over 160,000 pure electric logistics vehicles in operation across more than 200 cities [3] - Funeng Technology has received a development notification from Xiaopeng Huitian, designating it as a supplier for high-voltage power batteries and connectors for the next generation of prototypes [4] - CATL's new projects in Luoyang, with a total investment of 32 billion yuan, are set to begin construction, with plans for completion by October 2026 [5] International Investments - Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADQ is collaborating with a US private equity firm to invest in a $25 billion energy project, focusing on high-energy demand from data centers and cloud computing [7] - The initial investment for the project is $5 billion, primarily targeting the US market with potential international expansion [7] Innovation and Research - A UK startup has been awarded £1 million to support AI-driven materials development technology, which predicts material performance using microscopic structural images [9] - This technology aims to create stronger, lighter, and more efficient new energy materials applicable in wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries [9]