• The Fund adopts a single management fee structure with annual ongoing charges fixed at 0.49%¹, the lowest among Hong Kong peers.
• Tracking 200 recognised Korean companies, including global tech leaders at the heart of the AI supply chain.

HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited (“Mirae Asset (Hong Kong)”), through its Global X ETFs brand, is pleased to announce the launch of the Global X KOSPI 200 ETF (the “Fund”, Stock Codes: 3408/9408). The Fund will list on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 15 September with an initial listing price of KRW1,500 per share and a board lot size of 100 shares.

Korea occupies a strategically important position in the global technology ecosystem, particularly across semiconductors, AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, batteries and automobiles. The Fund tracks the performance of the KOSPI 200 Index, a widely recognised benchmark for the Korean equity market comprising 200 leading companies listed in Korea.

With annual ongoing charges fixed at 0.49%¹, the Fund offers Hong Kong investors a cost-efficient way to gain broad exposure to Korea’s leading companies and long-term economic development. 

Dennis Fok, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, ETF, Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited, said:

“We are committed to helping Hong Kong investors access compelling opportunities across global markets through our expanding range of Global X ETFs. The KOSPI 200 index offers diversified exposure to Korea’s leading companies, including global technology leaders playing a pivotal role in the AI ecosystem. The Global X KOSPI 200 ETF provides investors with a cost-efficient way to participate in the long-term growth potential of the Korean market.”

About Mirae Asset Financial Group

Mirae Asset Global Investments (“Mirae Asset”) manages more than US$439 billion in assets.^[2]

The firm offers a broad range of investment products, including mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments. Mirae Asset operates in 25 offices worldwide and employs more than 1,000 professionals, including over 265 investment specialists.²

Mirae Asset’s global ETF platform comprises more than 768 ETFs², providing investors with high-quality, cost-effective investment solutions across emerging themes and disruptive technologies. The firm manages approximately US$275 billion in ETF assets ², with ETF listings across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Europe, and the United States. ²

About Global X ETFs

Founded in 2008, Global X ETFs has, for more than a decade, been committed to providing investors with innovative and thoughtful investment solutions. The firm offers a lineup of 499 ETF strategies² with over US$169.6 billion in assets under management.²

Global X is widely recognized for its thematic growth, income, and international market ETFs and is a member of the Mirae Asset Financial Group. 

Mirae Asset Global Investments Hong Kong (English website): https://www.am.miraeasset.com.hk/

Global X ETFs Hong Kong website: https://www.globalxetfs.com.hk/

Investors should not base investment decisions on this website alone. Please refer to the Prospectus for details including the product features and the risk factors. Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. There is no guarantee of the repayment of the principal. Investors should note:

The investment objective of the Global X KOSPI 200 ETF (the “Fund”) is to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of the KOSPI 200 Index.

The Fund is exposed to concentration risk by tracking a specific region or country (South Korea). The value of the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse economic, political, policy, foreign exchange, liquidity, tax, legal or regulatory events affecting the South Korean market.

The Korean market is subject to high volatility as a result of high retail trading participation, as well as sudden regulatory shifts and shifts in market sentiment. Trading in the Korean market is also subject to circuit breakers and daily price limits.

The underlying index of the Fund is heavily concentrated in its top two constituents (i.e. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK Hynix Inc., which may account for more than 50% of this product’s Net Asset Value) which are of the same sector (i.e. the electronics and technology hardware industry, focusing on the semiconductor business), making the Fund potentially more volatile than a fund with a diversified portfolio.

The constituents of the Index include large- or mega-capitalisation companies, which may be subject to slower growth during times of economic expansion and may struggle with flexibility to respond quickly to disruptions and changes in trends.

The base currency of the Fund is KRW but the trading currency of the Fund is in HKD and USD. The NAV of the Fund and its performance may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rates between these currencies and the base currency and by changes in exchange rate controls.

The trading price of the Fund’s unit on the SEHK is driven by secondary market trading factors, which may lead to a substantial premium or discount to the Fund’s net asset value.

The Manager may at its discretion pay dividends out of the capital of the Fund. Distributions paid out of capital, represent a return of an investor’s original investment or its gains and may potentially reduce the Fund’s Net Asset Value per Share as well as the capital available for future investment.

The Fund may suffer from losses or delays when recovering the securities lent out. This may potentially affect its ability to meet payment and redemption obligations. Collateral shortfalls due to inaccurate pricing or change of value of securities lent, may cause significant losses to the Fund.

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Recognition Reflects Corero’s Channel-First Strategy and Growing Partner Ecosystem

LONDON, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Corero Network Security (AIM: CNS) (OTCQX: DDOSF), the distributed denial of service (“DDoS”) protection specialists and champion of adaptive, real-time service availability, today announced it has been named Best in Channel-First Cybersecurity Distribution at the CybersecAsia Readers’ Choice Awards 2026.

The recognition comes after Corero secured the highest number of reader votes in the category, underscoring its channel-first strategy and leadership in cybersecurity distribution.

“This recognition means a great deal, because it comes directly from the customers and partners we work to serve every day,” said Carl Herberger, CEO at Corero Network Security. “Being named a channel-first leader validates a strategy we’ve invested in deliberately, one built to help organizations across the region stay resilient and secure.”

“These results speak directly to the relationships we’ve built with our channel partners across the region,” said Michelle Ragusa-McBain, Global Vice President of Channels, Alliances, and Partner Marketing at Corero Network Security. “Our approach is built around making it easier for partners to deliver enterprise-grade DDoS protection to their customers, and this recognition is a testament to that ecosystem.”

The recognition also reflects the strength of Corero’s growing footprint internationally.

“This award is a strong signal of the momentum we’re building across international markets,” said Adrian Crawley, Vice President of International Sales at Corero Network Security. “Our partners are on the front lines with customers every day, and this recognition reflects the trust they’ve placed in us as we continue to expand our presence in the region.”

The CybersecAsia Readers’ Choice Awards recognize organizations voted on directly by the publication’s readership, spotlighting vendors and channel partners making a measurable impact across the cybersecurity industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

About Corero Network Security

Corero Network Security is a leading provider of DDoS protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions with network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero’s technology protects against external and internal DDoS threats in complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability. With operational centers in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, and Edinburgh, UK, Corero is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market (ticker: CNS) and the US OTCQX Market (OTCQX: DDOSF).

TAIPEI, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QBit Semiconductor (TWO: 7913), a Taiwan-based fabless IC design leader in high-end image processing and motion control, unveiled its robotics and drone chipset roadmap at SEMICON Taiwan 2026, targeting Physical AI control opportunities.

To address space and power constraints in Dexterous Robotic Hands with over 20 degrees of freedom, QBit introduced the highly integrated QB88XX series. The SoC consolidates multi-joint control onto a single chip, reducing system costs and energy consumption. Built on a Cerebellar Model Articulation Controller (CMAC) architecture, it combines quad-core Arm Cortex-A78 processors and an NPU to execute brain commands, in addition, the Arm Cortex-M7, TGEN, and secondary NPU for motor servo control. Supporting up to 32 motors and AI servo tuning, it integrates PCIe, USB, CAN Bus, and camera interfaces for robotic arms and industrial automation.

For Drones, QBit is executing a two-phase strategy:

• Phase 1 (2026–2028): Penetrating entry-level markets with the QB77XX, supporting up to 32GB LPDDR5/5X, PCIe, USB 3.2, and GbE. Powered by TGEN and Cortex-M33 for real-time flight control, it reduces board counts across mission computers and flight controllers.
• Phase 2 (2029 Onward): Launching a drone-dedicated QB88XX SoC unifying flight control and mission computing into a single chip with optical flow control and target tracking.

QBit also demonstrated its QB77XX single-object tracking solution, maintaining locks during visual occlusions (tested at relative speeds up to 60 km/h with 10–15 minute flight times). Multi-object tracking will be showcased in Q4 2026.

For cybersecurity, QBit’s QB7 series passed U.S. NIST CAVP validation for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) ML-DSA algorithms in 2025. The drone solutions incorporate PQC-secured boot for device authentication and firmware defense.

About QBit Semiconductor:
Headquartered in Taiwan, QBit Semiconductor (TWO: 7913) is a fabless IC design company specializing in high-end image processing, precision motion control, Edge AI, and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) SoCs, delivering one-stop ASIC design and system integration for robotics, drones, and secure terminals.

Media Contact: media@qbitsemi.com

HANNOVER, Germany, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GAC Commercial Vehicle debuted at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 under the theme “Delivering the Future Together”, showcasing products, technologies and open-ecosystem achievements across its new-energy heavy and light commercial vehicle businesses.

GAC Commercial Vehicle partners with Pony.ai and Aulton to showcase L4 autonomous driving and efficient battery-swapping solutions based on GAC’s T9 truck. The company’s new light commercial vehicle brand MONTX made its overseas debut with its P10 and V10 concept vehicles, All-Domain Adaptive Architecture (ADAA) and MONTX Makers, its global user product co-creation initiative. The production SMILODON Pro pickup was also displayed.

“Our debut at IAA TRANSPORTATION, one of the world’s most important stages for the commercial vehicle industry, is a key milestone in GAC Commercial Vehicle’s globalization journey. Taking products global is only the starting point; taking our ecosystem global represents a new stage of value co-creation. Leveraging GAC Group’s global resources and working with partners worldwide, we will bring both our vehicle technologies and collaborative ecosystem to global markets, jointly advancing the new-energy commercial vehicle industry toward a more efficient, intelligent and sustainable future,” said Jimmy Du, COO of GAC Commercial Vehicle.

Building on Strength to Accelerate Global Expansion

Building on the mature systems developed through the long-standing GAC Hino joint venture, GAC Commercial Vehicle has nearly two decades of commercial vehicle expertise in R&D, manufacturing and quality management and benefits from the Group’s supply chain and global resources.

GAC Commercial Vehicle’s sales soared 205% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. It is accelerating its global expansion by taking both its products and ecosystem global, building on its domestic new-energy business and leveraging the GAC Group’s sales and service network across 110 countries and regions.

Advancing Through Intelligence to Create Operational Value

GAC’s heavy commercial vehicle business focuses on new-energy heavy-duty trucks. The T9 Robotruck combines Pony.ai’s 4th Generation Autonomous Driving Technology with GAC’s fully redundant drive-by-wire chassis. Its automotive-grade suite includes nine LiDARs, three radars and 13 cameras. Compared with the previous generation, hardware costs are 70% lower and autonomous-driving transportation cost per ton-kilometer is approximately 30% lower, improving efficiency in long-haul, dedicated-route and port transportation.

The T9 Battery Swap EV Tractor combines an electric drive axle with a 603 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, delivering up to 475 km of range with combined energy consumption as low as 1.2 kWh/km. Aulton’s system enables a full-vehicle battery swap in approximately three to five minutes, reducing downtime and improving vehicle utilization. Charging and battery swapping are complementary solutions for different scenarios, with swapping particularly valuable for fixed-route, high-frequency operations.

Together, GAC Commercial Vehicle, Pony.ai and Aulton have integrated vehicle + autonomous driving + energy capabilities to shorten technology deployment cycles and accelerate scaled application in real-world operations.

MONTX Opens New Growth Opportunities in Light Commercial Vehicles

MONTX expands GAC Commercial Vehicle into new light commercial vehicle categories, exploring new scenarios and user needs for global users. Its P10 and V10 concept vehicles embody All-Domain Aesthetics, All-Domain Adaptability and All-Domain Intelligence.

The MONTX P10 is positioned as the All-Domain Integrated Mobility Platform. It targets explorers and outdoor professionals and is tailor-made for extreme environments. Four distributed drive motors, AI Camp Mode and Intelligent Trailering Assist enhance adaptability across complex terrain for remote exploration, field research and off-road expeditions.

The MONTX V10, positioned as The All-Domain Mobile Station, addresses the needs of digital nomads, creators and travelers. Its modular interior, Dual-Drive Smart Cabin and off-grid self-sustaining capabilities enable seamless transitions between work, rest, socializing and exploration, extending the vehicle into a platform for mobile work and living.

MONTX also unveiled its All-Domain Adaptive Architecture (ADAA). Built with a Multi-Energy by Design, Body-on-Frame by Design and Adaptive Intelligence by Design philosophy, ADAA enables one architecture to accommodate multiple energy types, vehicle forms and applications, improving development efficiency and adaptability across diverse global markets.

MONTX also launched MONTX Makers, its global user co-creation initiative, under “Ideas In. Drive Out.” The program lets users help define future products by incorporating their needs early on in its product design and development process. MONTX Makers may receive MONTX Pioneer Co-Creator recognition, opportunities to attend global brand events and exclusive owner benefits.

The SMILODON Pro production model complements the MONTX concept cars, offering cargo capacity, ride comfort and multi-scenario adaptability for business and everyday life. Already available in Central and South America and the Middle East, it is planned to be available in around 30 countries by the end of 2026.

Delivering the Future Together

GAC Commercial Vehicle will continue strengthening its products through vehicle R&D and manufacturing while connecting global users and partners through its open ecosystem to create greater value and advance its international growth.

Official Website: https://www.gaccv.com/ 

BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On September 14, IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 opened in Hannover. BAIC FOTON presented complete vehicles and self-developed components, with several overseas debuts. It shared its European strategy, global milestones and new flagship products, moving from traditional exports to a full-value-chain international model.

13 Million Vehicles Delivered, Marking a New Milestone in FOTON’s Global Development

BAIC FOTON delivered its 13 millionth vehicle worldwide—the GALAXUS 9, tested in Spain—marking progress in Europe’s premium long-haul market. FOTON operates in over 140 countries. Its 2030 targets: new energy 50% of sales and international sales 40%. Europe is a key hub. Under “In Europe, For Europe,” FOTON focuses on localized products, ecosystem capabilities and partnerships. It offers battery electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles—heavy trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles and pickups. It plans a localized new-energy ecosystem, sales in nearly 20 European markets, 300+ service outlets, a German parts center and local assembly by 2028. Its BROCK subsidiary supports connected services.

CAVAN BEACON Makes Its Global Debut, Setting A New Benchmark For Zero-Carbon Intelligent Heavy-Duty Trunk Transport

CAVAN BEACON, a zero-carbon intelligent long-haul heavy truck, debuted globally. Its platform supports 15 variants across battery electric, battery swapping, gaseous and liquid hydrogen. Megawatt fast charging reaches 20–80% in 18 minutes; electric range exceeds 600 km; hydrogen range exceeds 1,000 km. It features ICA/HWP driver assistance, 22 functions and readiness for Level 4. Energy consumption drops 15%; the 6×4 electric uses 115 kWh/100 km. The cab adds comfort, AI voice assistant, dual screens and a 1,000 mm sleeper berth.

A Full Product Lineup On Display, Showcasing FOTON’s Technological Capabilities From Multiple Perspectives

FOTON displayed seven vehicles—GALAXUS R9 PHEV, CAVAN BEACON, eGALAXUS D3, DAYSTAR, CAVAN C1, TUNLAND V9 PHEV, eAURORA—and six key components, including batteries, e-controls, e-axles and megawatt charging. The lineup covers multiple powertrains and global scenarios.

As the industry transforms, BAIC FOTON advances internationalization, new energy and intelligent development, aiming to become a world-class commercial vehicle company.

Allyson Felix, Kellie Gerardi and Reshma Saujani join Momcozy to share stories of possibility, purpose and impact

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Momcozy today launched Brand Day 2026, its annual celebration of motherhood, introducing Mom, and More as this year’s theme. The campaign comes to life through a new brand film, campaign partnerships, consumer experiences and thoughtful product storytelling.

Mom, and More celebrates the many ways women continue to grow, explore and pursue what matters to them alongside motherhood. It reflects the idea that motherhood is part of a woman’s continued growth and everything she is becoming. Her ambitions, passions and experiences continue to progress alongside motherhood, as she defines her individual journey and what comes next on her own terms.

“We spend a lot of time listening to moms, and what we hear is that their lives are incredibly full, in every sense of the word,” said Athena, founder and CEO of Momcozy. “Mom, and More isn’t about asking moms to become more or do more. It’s about recognizing everything they already are, and our responsibility to do more to support them. We want to create greater comfort, confidence and space for moms to pursue the choices, passions and possibilities that matter to them.”

Understanding What Moms Need Today

Recent research released by Momcozy in collaboration with NIQ highlights the experiences, priorities and pressures shaping motherhood today. The report found that 91% of moms identify as the primary caregiver, while 58% are employed full-time, increasing to 64% among moms with two or more children. It also found that 58% experience information overload when purchasing mom and baby products, while 39% cite difficulty knowing what information to trust.

Together, the findings point to a broader need for support that goes beyond individual parenting tasks by helping reduce time and decision burdens and providing guidance moms can trust. Mom, and More is Momcozy’s response to that need, bringing together thoughtful products, trusted expertise, practical resources and community to create more space for moms and what matters to them.

Possibility, Purpose and Impact

Bringing the campaign to life are three Mom, and More campaign partners:  Olympic champion, entrepreneur and advocate Allyson Felix, research astronaut Kellie Gerardi, and Girls Who Code founder and Moms First CEO Reshma Saujani.

Allyson Felix: Mom, and More Purpose

Motherhood brought an even greater sense of purpose to Olympic champion Allyson Felix’s journey. Winner of 11 Olympic medals, Felix went on to win her 12th and 13th World Championship gold medals after becoming a mother. Today, as a mother of two, Allyson is also co-founder of women-focused footwear brand Saysh and women’s sports management agency Always Alpha, as well as an advocate for greater maternal protections in sports. Her advocacy has helped reshape maternity policies for professional athletes, and at the Paris Games, she partnered with Pampers to open the first nursery in Olympic Village history.

Kellie Gerardi: Mom, and More Possibility

Motherhood gave research astronaut Kellie Gerardi her most meaningful mission. One of the first 100 women in history to fly to space, Gerardi is a research astronaut, science communicator and mom of two daughters who has continued pushing the boundaries of space exploration while expanding her work into new creative pursuits. Inspired in part by experiencing the world through her daughters’ eyes, she created the Luna Muna children’s book series, which has been read from both the White House and the International Space Station. She is currently preparing for her next research spaceflight, where she will lead a small team of scientists from the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences on a follow-up mission conducting scientific research to help advance space exploration and benefit life on Earth.

Reshma Saujani: Mom, and More Impact

“Be brave, not perfect” has long been a guiding message for Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and CEO of Moms First. After growing Girls Who Code into a global movement advancing opportunities for women and girls, Saujani has continued advocating for working families, including affordable child care, paid leave and women’s economic empowerment. Motherhood became another source of inspiration in her life and work as she continues creating change for moms, women and girls.

Together, Felix, Gerardi, and Saujani reflect the many ways moms continue to explore, achieve, advocate and grow while defining their own paths through motherhood.

Bringing Mom, and More to Life

The Mom, and More campaign comes to life in a new brand film featuring campaign partners Kellie Gerardi, Allyson Felix and Reshma Saujani, launching September 14. Through their individual stories, the film explores how motherhood can add new perspective and purpose while existing alongside everything else a mom values and continues to become.

The campaign also invites moms everywhere to complete the prompt, “I’m a mom, and ___,” sharing what they want the world to know about who they are beyond any single role.

[WATCH THE MOM, AND MORE BRAND FILM]

Thoughtful Support for Everyday Life

As a woman continues to grow alongside motherhood, Momcozy believes the care around her should evolve with her. Across Body, Time, Emotion, and Identity & Growth, Mom, and More highlights thoughtful products designed around different parts of moms’ everyday lives.

Body: The Momcozy Wellness 1 Breast Pump combines warming and massage features for greater comfort while pumping, while the BirthEase Pregnancy Ball Set supports movement during pregnancy and postpartum routines.

Time: The DeepClean Baby Bottle Washer D8, Triple-Seal Diaper Pail and 2-in-1 Electric Baby Swing help simplify recurring routines and create more flexibility in the day.

Emotion: The Smart Baby Sound Machine and BreezyClear™ 2-in-1 Spray & Suction Electric Nasal Aspirator offer practical tools for everyday care, from sleep routines to nasal care.

Identity & Growth: The Contact-Free Smart Baby Monitor BM08 and PureHug Baby Carrier help parents stay connected to their babies while maintaining flexibility for the other parts of their day.

Together, these products reflect Momcozy’s commitment to listening to moms and creating thoughtful solutions around their evolving needs.

Mom, and More Comes to New York

To further bring the campaign to life for consumers, on September 28, Momcozy will celebrate the grand opening of its new space within the Babylist NYC Showroom in SoHo with a special Mom, and More experience for moms and families.

From 4:00–6:00 p.m. at 477 Broadway, guests will be able to visit the Mom, and More Newsstand to create a personalized headline celebrating who they are and what matters to them, and explore Momcozy products for pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

To learn more about Mom, and More, visit [Momcozy Brand Day].

About Momcozy

Momcozy was founded in 2018 with a clear purpose: to help moms feel more comfortable, confident, and supported during one of life’s most meaningful and demanding transitions.

Today, Momcozy is a global leader in maternal innovation, redefining care through technology designed around real motherhood. Chosen by more than 6 million moms and families^[1] across 80 countries and regions, Momcozy holds the global #1 market share in wearable breast pump^[2] and continues to develop nursing bras, care essentials, and smart solutions that support moms from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.

Recognizing that motherhood deserves more than products alone, Momcozy offers expert guidance, thoughtful technology, and a growing global community to support moms in who they are becoming. At the heart of Momcozy is a belief that motherhood isn’t a destination, but a lifelong journey. Moms deserve to feel seen, supported, and empowered along the way.

Momcozy’s products are sold directly on the brand’s website and by major retailers such as Babylist, Walmart, Target, and Amazon. To learn more about Momcozy visit www.momcozy.com

Media Contact:
Momcozy
Email: pr@momcozy.com

HANOVER, Germany, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) today unveiled TECTRANS II, its next-generation commercial vehicle battery solution, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover.

“Commercial vehicle electrification is emerging as the third wave of the global energy transition,” said Akin Li, Executive President of CATL Overseas Business. “Across products, energy, services and ecosystem, CATL is poised to work with partners around the world to catch this third wave.”

TECTRANS II: A Modular Platform Built for Commercial Vehicle Electrification

Scenario Adaptability: Designed for diverse commercial vehicle applications and operating requirements.

• One platform for multiple scenarios: By configuring different numbers of standardized battery packs, TECTRANS II can meet different energy capacity and payload requirements and support a maximum driving range of up to 1,000 kilometers.
• Flexible technology routes: The platform is compatible with both e-axle and central-drive architectures and supports flexible switching between charging and battery swapping.
• One Configuration, Lifetime Compatibility: The platform standardizes external dimensions, electrical interfaces and communication protocols while allowing battery technologies and pack designs to evolve. This enables both new and existing vehicle models to benefit from future upgrades without major changes to the vehicle platform.
• The modular design helps OEMs shorten vehicle development cycles by 50% and reduce R&D costs by 60% to 70%, supporting faster model launches and lower adaptation costs.

Lifecycle Economics: Designed to deliver stronger economics across the entire vehicle lifecycle.

• Faster payback: The modular platform eliminates the need to develop dedicated battery systems for each vehicle model, helping OEMs reduce development costs, shorten launch timelines and lower early-stage investment risk.
• Higher operating returns: TECTRANS II improves fleet economics in three ways.
  • Higher energy density: Boasting a gravimetric energy density of 170 Wh/kg, around 13% above the industry average, the battery enables vehicles to carry approximately 0.6 tonnes of additional payload at the same battery capacity.
  • Longer Range, Faster Charging: Its maximum configuration offers up to 1,000 km of range and 80% charging in 25 minutes with megawatt-level fast charging, minimizing downtime on long-haul routes.
  • Higher energy efficiency: The world’s first full-tab low-impedance design enables 96% system round-trip efficiency (RTE), reducing charging losses and delivering more usable energy for daily operations.
• Stronger residual value: The TECTRANS II battery for heavy-duty trucks is engineered for a 12-year, 1.5-million-kilometer service life with 70% capacity retention, helping support stronger residual value for fleet assets.

Safety and Reliability: Built to withstand real-world commercial operations.

• Robust physical protection:

• • Hot-formed steel upper cover: Withstands repeated stepping by an 180-kilogram adult 10,000 times without deformation.
  • Ultra-strong bottom plate: Delivers 1,000 J impact resistance to protect the battery pack from road impacts.
  • High-strength enclosure protection: Uses an extruded-aluminum enclosure with crush-resistant ribs, delivering lateral crush strength up to 250 kN.
  • 15-year corrosion resistance: Supports long-term operation in coastal environments and cold regions.
  • Maintenance-friendly design: Maintains IPXXB protection with the main connectors connected or disconnected, enhancing high-voltage safety during maintenance.

• System redundancy:

• • Architecture redundancy: Multi-branch independent BMS control enables the system to isolate a failed branch while the remaining branches continue to supply power.
  • Precise fault diagnosis: Proprietary insulation fault-location technology can distinguish whether an insulation issue comes from the battery or other vehicle components, enabling faster troubleshooting.
  • Cybersecurity protection: Multi-layer protection from chip hardware and software programs to the vehicle system, following international information security standards throughout development.

TECTRANS II reflects CATL’s long-term commitment to continuous innovation and consistent product quality. In addition, backed by real-world operating experience and rigorous validation, including full-vehicle torsion and external fire testing, the platform is designed for safety, reliability and long service life in demanding commercial vehicle operations.

Partnering to Build Green Freight Corridors Across Europe

At the show, CATL also signed an MoU with DHL Group. Building on the pair’s September 2024 agreement, the MoU will see the two companies develop Green Freight Corridors across Europe. The partners will leverage DHL’s logistics network, operational expertise and real-world transport requirements alongside CATL’s battery technology and electrification ecosystem. They will also work with OEMs and other partners to co-develop purpose-built electric vehicles and launch pilot deployments.

“Commercial vehicle electrification will unfold over more than a decade,” said Zhu Lingbo, CTO of CATL Global Business Unit. “With our deep technological expertise and long-term commitment, CATL is ready to be the most reliable partner for customers worldwide and for the global electrification of freight transport.”