CATL Chief Manufacturing Officer Ni Jun said the company's next-generation production line may begin phased commissioning next year. He said CATL currently runs an eighth-generation PSL with proprietary equipment, featuring nearly 7,000 quality-control points across a roughly 1 km production line and AI-driven adaptive, iterative closed-loop control to offset environmental and material variability.

US retail sales rose 1.2% in August, beating expectations, after a July revision showing a 0.5% decline. Twelve of 13 retail categories expanded, including gas stations and online retailers. The report said consumers — the main driver of growth — continue to spend despite a rebound in energy prices and persistent inflation; back-to-school shopping may have boosted department stores, apparel, sporting goods and electronics.

LSEG数据显示：法国场外（OTC）次日交付电力价格下跌23.4%，至137欧元/兆瓦时。