Batteries & ChargingSodium-Ion Battery Market Poised for $1.85B by 2035: What It Means for EVs
Global sodium-ion battery market is forecast to hit $1.85B by 2035 at 11.8% CAGR. Here's what the growth means for affordable EVs and energy storage.
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Batteries & ChargingNeutron Imaging Reveals Uneven Lithium Flow Inside Working Solid-State Battery
Neutron imaging shows lithium moving unevenly inside a working solid-state battery, a finding that could shape safer, denser EV cells.
Batteries & ChargingDongfeng Aims for 50,000 Solid-State Battery Vehicles by 2027
Dongfeng targets 50,000 solid-state battery vehicles by 2027, starting with 100 demo cars by year-end, signaling a major push in EV battery innovation.
Batteries & ChargingChery's New Sulfide Patent Takes Aim at Solid-State Battery Degradation
Chery files patent for sulfide solid-state battery tech aimed at reducing cell degradation while chasing 600 Wh/kg energy density.
Batteries & ChargingESS Unveils Bridge: A Scalable Sodium-Ion Storage Platform for Utilities and Data Centers
ESS has introduced Bridge, a modular sodium-ion battery storage system aimed at grid-scale, data center and commercial deployments, with expandable capacity.
Batteries & ChargingPeak Energy Picks California for Its First Sodium-Ion Battery Gigafactory
Peak Energy selects California for its first sodium-ion battery plant, aiming to advance grid storage with abundant materials and reduce reliance on lithium.
Batteries & ChargingTogg Trugo Offers 20% Discount on Charging Until End of August
Togg's Trugo charging network offers a 20% discount until the end of August, making EV charging more affordable for users.
Batteries & ChargingVimag Labs Patents Rare-Earth-Free Electric Motor Platform
Vimag Labs has patented an electric motor platform that avoids rare earth materials, targeting a major supply-chain dependency in electric drivetrains.
Batteries & ChargingNio to Build Shanghai Battery Plant in H2, Aiming at Advanced Cell Tech
Nio will start building its Shanghai battery facility in H2, featuring 31 labs and pilot lines for next-gen cell and pack development.
Batteries & ChargingCATL's New Battery for Light Commercial Vehicles Hits 80% Charge in Under 7 Minutes
CATL's new battery for light commercial vehicles charges to 80% in 6 minutes 48 seconds, nearly matching gasoline refueling times.
Batteries & ChargingGrain Boundaries in Garnet Solid-State Battery Electrolytes Linked to Short-Circuit Failures
Study in Nature reveals charged grain boundaries limit short-circuit endurance in garnet solid-state battery electrolytes, highlighting a key challenge for EV battery durability.
Batteries & ChargingGlobal EV Battery Sector in Early 2026: Chinese Players Dominate, CATL Leads
CATL leads global EV battery market with 40.2% share in Jan-May 2026; BYD follows at 14.4%, as Chinese firms dominate the top 10.
Batteries & ChargingCATL and J&T Express Join Forces for 5,000 Electric Truck Swapping Stations
CATL partners with J&T Express to provide battery-swapping services for over 5,000 electric heavy-duty trucks, boosting logistics electrification.
Batteries & ChargingBYD to Supply Poland's Largest Battery Storage Project, Marking Key European Expansion
BYD will supply Poland's largest 2.4 GWh battery storage project, strengthening its European energy storage footprint.
Batteries & ChargingCATL Surpasses 2,000 Choco Swap Stations, Accelerating Expansion
CATL's Choco swap stations exceed 2,000 as the company accelerates expansion, maintaining its goal of over 3,000 by end-2026.
Batteries & ChargingCATL Restarts Major Lithium Mine, Boosting Raw Material Supply
CATL's Jiangxi lithium mine resumes operations, contributing to stable lithium supply and reinforcing its vertical integration strategy.
Batteries & ChargingFord's US Battery Plant with CATL Tech Finally Comes Online
Ford's US battery plant, using CATL's technology, is complete and producing cells. This marks a key milestone after years of delays.
Batteries & ChargingChina's New Battery Safety Standards: A Global First in EV Fire Prevention
China's new battery safety standards, effective July 1, mandate 'no fire, no explosion' for EV batteries, marking a global first and raising industry bar.
Batteries & ChargingChina's EV Battery Installations Forecast to Rise 15.8% in 2026, Slower Than Expected
China's power battery installations are projected to hit 888.7 GWh in 2026, up 15.8% YoY, a sharp slowdown from 2025's pace, signaling market maturation.
Batteries & ChargingCATL Obtains Last Remaining Permit for Strategic Lithium Project
CATL secures final permit for a key lithium mine, gaining full production certifications to bolster its raw material supply chain.
Batteries & ChargingChinese Battery Giants Commit to 60-Day Supplier Payment Terms
CATL, BYD, and others back a voluntary 60-day payment policy for suppliers, aiming to stabilize the EV battery supply chain.
Batteries & ChargingBYD expands European energy storage with home ecosystem and Battery-Box Mega
BYD introduces a home energy ecosystem and new Battery-Box Mega at Smarter E Europe, expanding its energy storage offerings for European homes and businesses.
Batteries & ChargingCATL Partners with Galbot to Deploy Humanoid Robots in Battery Plants
CATL partners with Galbot to scale humanoid robots in battery factories, boosting automation and efficiency in EV battery production.
Batteries & ChargingCATL Targets 10,000+ Sodium-Ion EVs in 2026
CATL expects 10,000-20,000 EVs to use its sodium-ion batteries this year, marking a major step in commercializing this cost-effective technology.