Batteries & ChargingCATL Aligns With BYD on 2027 Solid-State Battery Pilot Goal
CATL aims to start solid-state battery trial production in 2027, matching BYD's timeline as both Chinese firms push to commercialize next-gen cells.
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Batteries & ChargingCATL's Aviation Battery Passes Critical Safety Test, Boosting eVTOL Development
CATL's aviation battery passes a critical safety test, preventing thermal runaway in eVTOL applications—a world first for 350 Wh/kg cells.
Batteries & ChargingNio Confirms 120-kWh Battery Pack Development Continues Across All Models
Nio's 120-kWh battery pack is confirmed to be in development for all models, with no timeline yet as CEO William Li shares updates at a swapping station launch.
Batteries & ChargingBYD Expands Solid-State Battery Patent Push with Six New Filings
BYD files six new solid-state battery patents, reinforcing its push for safer, higher-density EV batteries. The automaker continues to invest in next-gen tech.
Batteries & ChargingCALB Tackles Quality Concerns with Stricter Manufacturing Controls
CALB, China's third-largest battery maker, tightens manufacturing tolerances and grants quality teams veto power in response to recent product reliability concerns.
Batteries & ChargingToyota's Solid-State Battery Ambitions: What 745 Miles Could Mean
Toyota's solid-state battery could offer 745 miles of range, signaling a major leap for EVs. Learn what this means for Toyota's electric future.
Batteries & ChargingSodium-Ion Tech Reaches Mining Sector: China's First Electric Hauler Delivered
China's first sodium-ion electric mining truck, built by Hina Battery and Tonly Heavy Industries, starts operations with a 676-kWh pack.
Batteries & ChargingCATL Leads Global ESS Battery Market in H1 2026 as Non-China Demand Surpasses China
Global ESS battery shipments hit 461.3 GWh in H1 2026, up 71% YoY. CATL holds 27.1% market share, as non-China markets overtake China in demand.
Batteries & ChargingBlue Solutions and AVL Put Solid-State Batteries Through Safety Testing
Blue Solutions and AVL have teamed up to run safety tests on solid-state battery cells, a step toward validating the technology beyond laboratory conditions.
Batteries & ChargingBYD Patents Dual-Electrolyte Cathode Design for Solid-State Cells
BYD's new solid-state battery patent outlines a dual-electrolyte cathode design meant to stabilize a key interface problem holding back solid-state cells.
Batteries & ChargingEaselink Partners with SEG Automotive to Scale Automated EV Charging
Easelink teams up with SEG Automotive to scale its automated EV charging system, Matrix Charging, aiming for mass production and wider adoption.
Batteries & ChargingSetrans Mobility Secures Patent for Made-in-India EV Charging System
Setrans Mobility has received a patent for an indigenously developed EV charging system, a step toward locally built charging infrastructure in India.
Batteries & ChargingFAW Hongqi Ultra-Fast Battery: 10-70% in Under 4 Minutes
FAW Hongqi unveils ultra-fast battery: 10-70% in 3m41s, 10-97% in 8m3s. A leap in EV charging speed.
Batteries & ChargingCATL's First-Half Net Profit Climbs 42%, Company Unveils Major Share Repurchase Plan
CATL's H1 net profit surged 42% to $6.37 billion, alongside a major share buyback announcement, reflecting strong growth in the EV battery sector.
Batteries & ChargingLG Energy Solution Files ITC Complaint Against EVE Energy Over Battery Patents
LG Energy Solution files an ITC complaint against EVE Energy over battery patent infringement, escalating legal action to protect its cell technology in the U.S.
Batteries & ChargingLG Energy Solution Pursues US Import Ban on EVE Batteries Over Patent Dispute
LG Energy Solution seeks a US import ban on EVE batteries, alleging patent infringement. The case could impact the EV battery supply chain.
Batteries & ChargingCATL and Solarpro Sign Major Sodium-Ion Battery Storage Agreement in Europe
CATL signs a 2 GWh sodium-ion battery storage agreement with Europe's Solarpro, marking its second such deal in Europe this month.
Batteries & ChargingCALB Under Fire as Defective Battery Cells Plague GAC Aion S
GAC Aion S owners report battery swelling and leakage from CALB 177-Ah LFP cells, sparking concern over quality control.
Batteries & ChargingChina's Battery Tax Reform May Accelerate In-House Cell Production
China's battery consumption tax reform could push automakers to produce cells in-house, avoiding extra costs. CPCA's Cui says this is a strong incentive.
Batteries & ChargingChina Introduces Consumption Tax on Lithium Batteries, Exempts Sodium-Ion and Solid-State Technologies
China to levy 2% consumption tax on lithium batteries from Sept 2026, rising to 4% in 2027; sodium-ion and solid-state cells exempt.
Batteries & ChargingArgonne's New Screening Method Could Speed Up Solid-State Battery Development
Argonne National Laboratory combines computation and coating to rapidly screen solid-state battery materials, aiming to accelerate development of safer, higher-energy batteries.
Batteries & ChargingArgonne Streamlines Solid-State Battery Material Discovery with New Computational Approach
Argonne National Laboratory combines computation and coating techniques to speed up the discovery of solid-state battery materials, aiming to shorten development timelines.
Batteries & ChargingChina's June Battery Installs Jump 32%: LFP Hits Record 83.3% Share
China's June battery installations rose 32% YoY to 76.5 GWh, with LFP hitting a record 83.3% market share, reflecting strong EV demand.
Batteries & ChargingSodium-Ion Batteries Projected to Reach $1.85 Billion Market by 2035
A new report projects the global sodium-ion battery market could reach USD 1.846 billion by 2035, growing at an 11.8% CAGR as interest in alternative chemistries rises.