-
Driving Control Must Belong to Humans: Lotus For Me Global Launch Core Technology Deep Dive
Abstract: Translate the above content into English, output the translation directly, without any explanation.On March 4, 2026, Lotus Cars held a global technology launch event for its new super SUV, the Lotus For Me, in Shanghai. The event, themed "I
Gasgoo -
Supply Extremely Tight! LG Chem Declares Force Majeure on Export Contracts for Di-Octyl Terephthalate (DOTP)
LG Chem Ltd. will apply a price increase for certain shipments scheduled for March-April, according to a client letter obtained by Platts, part of S&P Global Energy.Declaration of force majeure on the export contract for Dioctyl Terephthalate (DO
Plastmatch Global Digest -
Byd Unveils Game-Changing Technology! 9-Minute Full Charge, Decoding the Black Tech of Power Batteries From the Material End
On March 5, 2026, Wang Chuanfu, chairman and president of BYD, officially launched this technology in Shenzhen: charging from 10% to 70% at room temperature takes only 5 minutes, and to 97% takes 9 minutes. Under a temperature of -30°C, charging from
Plastmatch -
[Weekly New Materials Plastic Update] Lianlon And Wanhua Chemical Deepen Cooperation; Yulong Petrochemical’s $100-Billion Industrial Chain Extension Project Under Review
This week's major industry updates: LianLuo and Wanhua Chemical signed their third-phase strategic cooperation agreement; JuShi Chemical narrowed its losses but still reported a loss of RMB 119 million; KeBaiEr's profit dropped by 41.7%; Meteor C
Plastmatch -
Middle East Polymer Export Hub Hit in Sudden Attack, Global Supply Chain Sounds Alarm
On March 3, 2026, a fire broke out at a key polymer export port in the Middle East—a port handling over 60% of polymer exports from the Gulf region. The “spark” of geopolitical conflict has already begun scorching the global chemical supply chain. I
PlasTrends -
Sumitomo Chemical Announces Organizational Restructuring, Dissolves Battery Materials Division
On March 3, Zhuan Su Shi Jie learned that Sumitomo Chemical announced on March 2 that it will implement the following organizational restructuring effective April 1, 2026. Headquarter To strengthen the collaboration of the company's R&D system a
Plastmatch Global Digest -
Australian State Government Funds Hard-To-Recycle Plastic Processing Project
The federal government and the New South Wales (NSW) government are jointly funding A$11.2 million to expand facilities for processing hard-to-recycle plastics, including soft plastics and rigid packaging materials. These projects will enhance recycl
Plastmatch Global Digest -
Shiseido Develops New Technology to Advance the Cosmetics Industry’s Shift Toward Biodegradable Materials
On February 25, Shiseido Co., Ltd. announced the development of two new technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at evaluating the biodegradability of cosmetic ingredients and identifying safety information. Evaluate the biodegradabi
Degradable and Recyclable Center -
MIT Breakthrough: 3D-Printed Recycled Plastic Floor Trusses Support Over 4,000 Pounds
A team of innovative engineers at MIT has announced a major breakthrough in sustainable construction: the successful development of a floor truss system 3D-printed from recycled plastic, boasting a load-bearing capacity exceeding U.S. Department of H
Plastmatch Global Digest -
Building an Asian Application R&D Center! Why Is DOMO Chemicals Firmly Betting on China's High-End Nylon Track?
Source: DOMO Chemicals On February 6th, DOMO Engineering Materials, a subsidiary of DOMO Group, announced the construction of a new Asian Application Development Center at its Haiyan production base in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. Preparatory work for the pro
Plastmatch -
Indonesia's Coal Export Ban Shifts Polyolefin Cost Logic
February 4th news: The Indonesian government has requested major mining companies to suspend spot coal exports due to a plan to significantly reduce production. According to Indonesian mining officials, production quotas issued last month to large mi
Plastmatch Insights Lab -
Pirelli's Equity Rift: Unmasking the Brutal Truth of Geopolitical Games in Smart Tires
Recently, the shareholder relationship of Italian tire giant Pirelli has once again become a focus of the industry - its core shareholder, Camfin, has officially announced that it will not renew the shareholder agreement with China's Sinochem, which
Plastmatch -
Nissan Global Sales Fall 4.4% Year-on-Year in 2025
Nissan Motor Corporation recently announced its latest data, showing that its global sales for the full year 2025 were 3,202,137 units, a decrease of 4.4% compared to 3,348,692 units in 2024. Of this, domestic sales in Japan were 402,977 units, a yea
Gasgoo -
Vietnam Imposes 39.88% Punitive Tariff on Chinese Product
On January 19, 2026, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Announcement No. 121/QD-BCT, making an affirmative anti-dumping final determination on various wood fiberboard products originating from China and Thailand, deciding to imp
Trade Night Sailing -
Ubtech And Airbus Cooperate To Build Humanoid Robots For Aircraft Manufacturing
Recently, UBTECH announcedSigned a service agreement with European aviation manufacturing giant Airbus, which has purchased its latest industrial humanoid robot Walker S2 for deployment in its manufacturing plants. This marks the first time a humanoi
New Energy Vehicle Network -
Semiconductors this plastic will be replaced! material tech giants bet on glass substrates, a dark horse for 2026 has already emerged
Specialized VisionOn January 13th, it was observed that as a flagship company in South Korea's materials industry, SKC has been deeply mired in poor performance in recent years. SKC has reported losses for three consecutive years from 2023 to the thi
Plastmatch -
South Korea's Overseas Construction Orders Reached $47.27 Billion Last Year, Hitting An 11-Year High
The data released by the South Korean government on Friday shows that driven by large energy projects such as the Czech nuclear power plant, South Korea's overseas construction orders in 2025 have soared to their highest level in 11 years. Accordi
Sina Finance -
India To Continue Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties On Imports Of "Soft Foam Polyether Polyol" From Saudi Arabia And UAE
The Indian Ministry of Finance has extended the period for imposing anti-dumping duties on the impor
Ruijie Consulting -
Tax Cuts! Starting January 1st, Imported Plastic Raw Materials and High-End Equipment Will Be Cheaper
Zhuansu Vision learned on December 29.The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council released the "2026 Tariff Adjustment Plan," announcing that starting from January 1 of next year, a provisional import tariff rate lower than the Most Favored Na
Plastmatch -
Hemp-Based Biocomposites Arrive! Research Shows Performance Superior to Traditional Plastics, Bio-Based Materials Continuously Penetrate Automotive Components
On December 29, Observed by Zhuansu Shijie, researchers at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada, conducted innovative research by grinding hemp stalks into powder, attempting to replace the commonly used high-density polyethylene pellets in
Plastmatch
Most Popular
-
Supply Extremely Tight! LG Chem Declares Force Majeure on Export Contracts for Di-Octyl Terephthalate (DOTP)
-
Huntsman Introduces “War Surcharge” Amid Shipping Disruption and Soaring Energy Costs, Global MDI Prices Continue to Rise
-
Middle East Tensions Escalate Sharply: How Polyolefins Respond Amid Soaring Risk Premium
-
Deadly Impact: Hormuz Strait Blockade Sparks Shortage of Plastic Raw Materials, Threatening Shutdowns at Japanese and Korean Chemical Plants
-
LG Chem Declares Force Majeure on DOTP Exports! SABIC Joins Five Giants to Redefine EV Safety