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• [New] China Develops Submarine Noise Tech to Evade Sonar A research breakthrough in Shanghai could halve sonar detection range through a new engine noise reduction system. The Stewardship Report
• [New] China Develops Submarine Noise Tech to Evade Sonar In a significant step for naval innovation, researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a hybrid vibration isolation system that could cut submarine noise by up to 26 dB. The Stewardship Report
• Mumbai among the list of coastal cities including New York City, Tokyo, Jakarta, Shanghai and Lagos, that are at serious risk to climate change. Economic Times
• TM is establishing a wholly-owned company in Shanghai for developing and producing Lexus BEVs and batteries, with a planned production capacity of 100,000 units and 1,000 new jobs after 2027. Insider Monkey
• Multilateral structures that both countries are a part of - such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) - have the potential to balance structural competition. E-International Relations
• If a vessel in New York City needs to take cargo to Shanghai, the fastest route is through the Panama Canal, which will take about 22 days when cruising at 20 knots, a cargo ship's average speed. Cronkite News - Arizona PBS
• Long-Term Opportunities: The Shanghai Gigafactory showed strong performance in the energy storage sector (157% year-on-year growth in Q1 deployments) and plans to launch a lower-priced Model 2 to stimulate demand. Tesery Official Store
• Production Strategy: Tesla's focus will likely intensify on the Model 3 and Model Y production at its Shanghai Gigafactory, aligning with consumer demand trends and minimizing logistic costs and tariff risks. equusklimatyzacja.pl
• Long-Term Vision: Establishing Shanghai as a Global Innovation Hub By 2030, Shanghai aims to achieve comprehensive clinical applications of high-quality BCI products, positioning itself as a global leader in BCI innovation. Insight, China's Pharmaceutical Industry
• Geely's Zeekr EV brand plans to launch its first model equipped with Level 3 driver-assistance technology at Auto Shanghai, meaning it can enable hands-off driving on highways and city streets but still requires drivers to watch the road. EVs & Beyond
• Cities like Shanghai are already making plans to integrate flying cars into public transport, with a core industry scale expected to exceed 50 billion yuan by the end of 2027. SHINE
• A 2000 km backbone connects Beijing and Shanghai in China, while the Micius satellite will extend QKD to global distances. ETSI
• Nissan has unveiled two all-new electrified models at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show, headlined by the Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid pickup and the Dongfeng Nissan N7 electric sedan, as part of its plan to launch nine New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in China by mid-2027. DriveArabia
• From New York to Shanghai to Berlin, robotaxi services are expected to operate in more than 200 cities worldwide. PatentPC
• With more Chinese new energy vehicles on roads around the world, trade fairs like Automechanika Shanghai are essential gateways for information exchange, knowledge sharing, and creating opportunities for collaboration between local and international players in the evolving supply chain.
• Global Expansion: Tesla is scaling production at Gigafactory Shanghai and Berlin and entering markets like Chile, positioning it to capture growing global EV demand despite logistical disruptions. Investing For Everyone
• At the Shanghai auto show, Geely's Zeekr EV brand plans to launch its first model equipped with so-called Level 3 driver-assistance technology, meaning it can enable hands-off driving on highways and city streets but still requires drivers to watch the road. The Star
• Finnair's spring sale will see the price of return flights to Seoul cut to as little as £567, while the bustling city of Shanghai can be booked for only £470 return. Asian Aviation
• The Megafactory in Shanghai will have an annual capacity of 10,000 Megapack batteries, or about 40 GWh of energy storage. TESLARATI
• The cities of Wellington, New Zealand, and Shanghai, China have created AI-driven digital twins, helping city planners visualize development projects and predict impacts, such as how a new sports arena will affect surrounding neighbourhoods. TheAlvinReport
• On the basis of 15,761 overseas guests from 141 countries and regions last year, the number of overseas visitors is expected to reach a new high this year under the influence of Shanghai's creation of the first stop of China's inbound tourism. PR Newswire - VietReader Viet Nam
• Built close to Gigafactory Shanghai, the Shanghai Megafactory is expected to supply Megapack batteries to both China and foreign markets. TESLARATI
• The use of ship-to-shore port cranes developed by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, a Chinese state-owned company, at U.S. ports introduces security vulnerabilities to the maritime sector. Center for Internet Security

Last updated: 25 June 2025