Eurozone preliminary services PMI for September 53.0, vs 51.5 expected and 51.6 prior.

Researchers at the University of Electro-Communications have developed a method of sealing perovskite PV cells inside cylindrical glass tubes, similar to fluorescent lamps. Encasing perovskite material in glass is intended to suppress degradation from rain and wind and could improve durability; the cylindrical form may also increase power generation versus planar modules. The university plans to form an industry–academia consortium in October to advance mass-production techniques, expand applications, run performance evaluations and pursue commercialization.

Qijing launched the GX7 on the evening of Sept. 23, with a limited-time starting price of 229,900 yuan. CLTC pure-electric range is 385 km and combined range exceeds 1,500 km. All trims come standard with CATL batteries.