Battery News
Gotion starts construction of 50-GWh battery project in Hefei
Gotion will build the project in two phases, with the first phase to be operational by the end of March 2023.
Beijing Benz builds new battery production line to be used in EQE model
The battery production line is capable of automated, flexible production and can readily adjust the production capacity of different batteries according to market demand, the company said.
Gotion responds after allegations of quality defects in battery cells
Gotion said the accident was caused by a problem with the battery pack's protective plate, which was sourced by its partner from another company.
Gotion to add board member from Volkswagen
This brings the two non-independent directors on Gotion High-tech's board all from Volkswagen.
Gotion signs deal to supply at least 10 GWh of cells to Great Wall Motor's parts unit over next four years
Gotion High-tech will supply no less than 2.5 GWh of cells to Great Wall Motor's parts subsidiary in 2022.
Chinese lithium-ion battery makers encouraged to cut back on projects aimed solely at expanding capacity
Chinese regulators encourage lithium-ion battery makers to enhance technological innovation and reduce production costs.
LFP battery installations in China surpass ternary batteries for fourth month in a row
That lead narrowed in October, as LFP battery installations fell 11.6 percent from September, while ternary battery installations rose 13.5 percent from September.
EV battery maker Gotion achieves mass production of cells with ultra-high energy density
Gotion High-tech's ternary cells with high nickel content have an energy density of 302 Wh/kg, meaning we may see more models with NEDC ranges of around 1,000 km.
Expert expects batteries that will make flying cars reality could be available around 2025
Pennsylvania State University Professor Wang Chaoyang believes that commercial cab fleets, rather than privately owned flying cars, are likely to be the first to appear.
LFP battery installations in China continue to extend lead over ternary batteries in September
In the first nine months, China's power battery installed base was 92.0 GWh, up 169.1 percent year-on-year, with ternary batteries still taking the lion's share.
