EU and US chart divergent paths to counter China’s EV battery dominance

China continues to dominate the electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain. In response, the EU and the US have unveiled comprehensive measures to counterbalance Beijing’s lead. Each is pursuing distinct approaches involving resource management, regulatory adjustments, and efforts to localize supply chains. The goal: secure technological and industrial footholds in the fast-evolving EV sector.

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AI data centers’ sky-high electricity bills spark public backlash

AI data centers (AIDCs) in the US are reshaping power dynamics between energy and technology sectors. Although they were once considered a cornerstone of cloud services and AI, it has become clear that their unrelenting power consumption has caused electricity bills to skyrocket. According to January 2025 statistics from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), the national average electricity bill in the US has risen by around 11%, roughly three times the overall inflation rate. In the first half of 2025, approximately 14 million people nationwide were behind on their electricity bills, with average debts reaching US$789, an increase of about 30% year-over-year compared with 2022.

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ProLogium unveils fourth-gen solid-state battery targeting EVs, robotics, ESS

Next-generation lithium ceramic battery manufacturer ProLogium Technology has announced the launch of its fourth-generation superfluid all-inorganic solid-state battery, with plans to begin mass production at its Taoyuan Science Park facility in Taiwan starting mid-2026. In addition to targeting electric vehicle (EV) applications, ProLogium is actively pursuing markets including robotics, electric bicycles, and energy storage systems (ESS), with related partnerships expected to be unveiled at the January 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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