Shell has unveiled its Triple 10 Challenge concept vehicle, showcasing how a smarter battery cooling system could dramatically improve EV charging speeds. The B-segment electric concept can recharge from 10% to 80% in just 9 minutes and 54 seconds using a conventional 175kW DC fast charger, while delivering an impressive efficiency of 10 km/kWh and keeping total lifecycle emissions to just 10 tonnes of CO2e.
So, what’s the secret? Instead of relying on conventional water-glycol cooling pipes, Shell and its engineering partners—including Horiba Mira, RML Group and Empel Systems—developed an immersion cooling system that places the battery cells directly in a specially formulated, non-conductive dielectric fluid.
The fluid absorbs heat directly from the battery cells before circulating through the electric motor and power electronics, with the entire system cooled via a single front-mounted radiator. By replacing complex cooling pipework with a simplified single-loop design, the concept reduces weight, streamlines manufacturing and improves thermal efficiency—allowing the battery to sustain rapid charging without requiring ultra-high-power 300kW-plus chargers.
During testing, the vehicle gained approximately 245 kilometres of driving range in under 10 minutes while using a widely available 175kW public charger, highlighting the potential for faster charging without the need for expensive charging infrastructure.
For now, however, the Triple 10 Challenge remains a technology demonstrator rather than a production vehicle. Shell has not announced plans to commercialize the design, and there is no indication that any automaker has committed to adopting the immersion cooling system. Likewise, there are no details regarding production timelines, pricing or market availability.
Still, the concept raises an intriguing question: could immersion-cooled battery packs become the next major breakthrough in electric vehicle design? While concerns such as long-term durability and leak prevention remain, advances in dielectric cooling technology suggest that direct battery immersion may one day offer a viable alternative to traditional liquid-cooled systems.
vivo X Fold 6 Debuts in China with an Ultra-Slim 4.4mm Design, 7,000mAh Battery, Dimensity 9500 Super Edition and 200MP ZEISS Camera — Starts at Around RM4,806
vivo has officially launched the X Fold 6 in China, introducing one of the slimmest foldable smartphones on the market. Despite measuring just 4.4mm thick when unfolded, the device packs flagship hardware, including a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition processor, a massive 7,000mAh battery, and a 200MP ZEISS main camera.
The vivo X Fold 6 is available for pre-order in China from 1 July 2026, with prices starting at 7,999 yuan (approximately RM4,806) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. At the time of writing, vivo has not announced pricing or availability for Malaysia.
Ultra-thin foldable with a flagship battery
The Salt Lake and Polar Night colour options measure just 4.4mm when unfolded and 9.4mm when folded, while weighing 228g. The Blue Hole edition is slightly thicker at 4.8mm unfolded and 9.9mm folded, tipping the scales at 235g.
Powering the device is a 7,000mAh equivalent dual-cell battery that supports 80W wired FlashCharge, 40W wireless FlashCharge, and OTG reverse charging. Although vivo bundles the phone with a 100W charger, the device itself supports charging speeds of up to 80W. Buyers can also opt for a dedicated zoom teleconverter accessory to further enhance the camera system.
vivo X Fold 6 specifications
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition chipset with ARM G1-Ultra GPU
12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.1 storage
8.02-inch foldable AMOLED display (2504 × 2312), 120Hz refresh rate, HDR, 1.07 billion colours
6.51-inch external AMOLED display (2528 × 1120), 120Hz refresh rate, HDR, 1.07 billion colours
200MP ZEISS main camera (OIS, f/1.68)
50MP ZEISS APO periscope telephoto camera (OIS, up to 100× digital zoom)
50MP ZEISS ultra-wide camera
Dual 20MP front-facing cameras (one on each display)
7,000mAh equivalent dual-cell battery
80W wired FlashCharge, 40W wireless FlashCharge
OriginOS 6 Fold based on Android 16
5G dual SIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort output
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner and facial recognition
X-axis linear motor, infrared blaster, barometer and laser autofocus sensor
Raising the bar for foldables
The vivo X Fold 6 demonstrates that foldable smartphones no longer have to compromise on battery capacity or camera performance in pursuit of a thinner design. With a 7,000mAh battery and a flagship-grade 200MP camera housed in an ultra-slim chassis, vivo has set a new benchmark for premium foldables.
Did Shell Just Reinvent EV Fast Charging? The Triple 10 Challenge Claims Sub-10-Minute Charging by Rethinking the Cooling System
