With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information. 1. CATL Launches TECTRANS II Battery PlatformCATL unveiled its modular TECTRANS II battery platform for electric commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. Designed for different vehicle types and operating conditions, the platform supports e-axle and central-drive architectures, conventional charging and battery swapping. Its standardized battery packs can be combined according to energy and payload requirements, with the largest configuration offering a claimed range of up to 1,000 km. CATL says the platform could shorten vehicle-development cycles by 50% and reduce R&D costs by 60%–70%.The battery has an energy density of 170 Wh/kg and can reach an 80% state of charge in 25 minutes using megawatt-level fast charging. For heavy-duty trucks, it is designed to last 12 years or 1.5 million km while retaining 70% of its capacity. The system also includes structural protection, branch-level fault isolation, redundant architecture and cybersecurity measures. During the exhibition, CATL and DHL signed an agreement to develop Green Freight Corridors across Europe and conduct electric-vehicle pilot deployments.2. VOYAH Unveils Huju P Intelligent ChassisVOYAH introduced its Huju P intelligent chassis on September 15, with its production debut scheduled for the Dreamer 9 flagship MPV on September 22. The system combines front double-wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension, three-chamber air springs and electronically controlled dampers. Rear-wheel steering provides up to 10 degrees of movement in either direction, reducing the turning diameter by one meter and enabling a minimum turning radius of 5.9 meters, according to VOYAH.Built on an 800-volt architecture, the Huju P supports dual-motor powertrains with combined output of up to 560 kW, while the battery-electric version delivers up to 475 kW. Its road-preview function scans up to 15 meters ahead and performs calculations 100 times per second to prepare the suspension for changing road conditions. The chassis also features redundant braking, steering and other critical systems. VOYAH reported a moose-test speed exceeding 80.5 km/h and stabilization following a tire blowout on ice at 131 km/h, although complete test conditions were not disclosed.3. 2027 GAC AION i60 Goes on SaleThe 2027 GAC AION i60 officially entered the market on September 15 with seven BEV and REEV variants. Prices range from RMB 111,600 to RMB 142,800 before incentives and from RMB 103,600 to RMB 134,800 after available benefits. The facelift retains the previous exterior design while upgrading the battery, electric-drive system, driver-assistance functions and equipment, including a larger 15.6-inch central display.The five-model BEV lineup includes new 520-km variants using complete CATL battery packs and 700-km variants equipped with GAC's 77.65-kWh Magazine Battery 2.0. The 520 CATL LiDAR Edition uses a 192-line LiDAR sensor, Qualcomm's 8650 chip and WeRide's driver-assistance solution. The REEV version features Huawei's DriveONE system and a 45.368-kWh battery, providing a battery-powered range of 350 km and a combined range of up to 1,738 km. Positioned for family buyers in the RMB 100,000-plus segment, the model will compete with vehicles including the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 and Leapmotor C10.
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