The biggest news on this topic over the past week or so, however, wasn’t from an automaker or a battery firm – it was from the Chinese government. China has a new five-year plan for the battery industry, which includes large-scale deployment (not merely small fleets) by 2030. The plan also includes supply chain security, industry consolidation, recycling, and a digital identity management system (similar to the EU’s battery passport). The government is also promoting developm

First, a caution to the reader: this is not an automotive-themed article. Since I am essentially a newbie at CES after 36 years, and a self-proclaimed geek, I felt obligated to try to get the full experience. And there's no better place to get a sense for this event than CES Unveiled, the Sunday event where companies get a tiny square of space to showcase their products. This means if you can imagine anything in the world with AI and/or Bluetooth attached to it, you'll prob