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.
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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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & ChargingCATL Targets Carbon Neutrality for Core Operations by 2025, Eyes Supply Chain Next
CATL plans to make its core operations carbon neutral by end-2025, with supply chain responsible for over 80% of product emissions, and aims for full value-chain neutrality by 2035.
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 & 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 & ChargingTesla's Shanghai Gigafactory Hits New Milestone: 6 Million Battery Packs Produced
Tesla's Giga Shanghai reaches 6 million battery packs, marking a 9-month journey from 5 million, showcasing robust EV production.
Batteries & ChargingCape Town Deploys 38 Volvo Electric Buses with Locally Built Bodies
Volvo Buses delivers 38 BZR Low Entry electric buses to Cape Town, featuring bodies locally manufactured in Johannesburg by Gauteng Bus and Coach Centre.
Batteries & ChargingMunich Electrification unveils chip-based battery disconnect system for commercial EVs
Munich Electrification showcases a chip-based high-voltage disconnect for commercial EVs at IAA, replacing mechanical and pyrotechnic fuses with semiconductor technology.
EV NewsChengdu Auto Show Unveils Lineup: Xiaomi Sky Nomad N90 and Freelander 8 to Debut at August Event
Chengdu Auto Show starts Aug 21, featuring debuts of Xiaomi Sky Nomad N90 and Freelander 8, marking their first auto-show appearance.
EV NewsXiaomi's Sky Nomad SUV line revealed in filing: Camping variant stands out with pop-up roof
Xiaomi's Sky Nomad SUV lineup, including a camping version with a pop-up roof, emerges in a regulatory filing. All four models are extended-range EVs.
EV NewsXiaomi Unveils Sky Nomad SUV With Rotating Seats and Pop-Up Bar Counter Interior
Xiaomi reveals the Sky Nomad SUV's transformable interior with rotating front seats and a retractable bar counter, hinting at a new mobile lounge concept.
EV NewsXiaomi CEO Cites Rival's Success to Justify Extended-Range Strategy
Xiaomi's CEO uses Li Auto's L6 success to defend the company's EREV timing, citing real demand for extended-range electric vehicles.
EV NewsXiaomi EV Maintains 30,000+ Monthly Deliveries for Four Months in a Row
Xiaomi EV reports over 30,000 monthly deliveries for a fourth straight month, without disclosing exact figures.