Battery Tech
CATL unveils sodium-ion, 12C Shenxing, Freevoy dual-power batteries to show tech muscle
CATL has showcased its latest innovations ahead of the Shanghai auto show, as it tries to push the "boundaries" even further.
Zeekr unveils new charger with charging speed expected to exceed BYD's 1-MW tech
Zeekr unveiled a charger with a peak power of 1.2 MW, and the technology will make its debut at the Shanghai auto show in April.
Hina releases sodium-ion battery solution for commercial cars, able to be fully charged in 25 minutes
The energy density of the battery cells used in the solution exceeds 165 Wh/kg, and they can be charged to 100 percent in 20-25 minutes, Hina said.
Changan aims to have all-solid-state batteries in prototype cars by end of 2025, offering over 1,500 km of range
Changan aims to validate solid-state batteries in vehicles by 2026, and move forward with gradual mass production by 2027.
Farasis unveils battery tech that supports 6C ultra-fast charging
Farasis said its 6C ultra-fast charging technology allows LFP batteries to charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in 8.55 minutes.
In Brief
Voyah kicks off research on its 3rd-gen solid state battery tech
Voyah's third-generation solid-state batteries will maintain the energy density of 300 Wh/kg, but increase the charging multiplier to 3 to 5 C.
BYD expects to begin 'demonstration use' of all-solid-state batteries by 2027, exec says
Large-scale adoption of all-solid-state batteries may not happen until after 2030, BYD's battery business CTO said.
Svolt unveils EV battery that can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 9 minutes
- Svolt unveiled its Fengxing Short Blade Battery with a 6C charging multiplier, which it said can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 8.5 minutes.
- It also unveiled its first battery built specifically for off-road models, already used in the Tank 500 Hi4-Z.
Farasis Energy says its all-solid-state battery with high energy density enters testing phase
Farasis Energy said the battery has an energy density of more than 400 Wh/kg and stable cell cycling.
CATL unveils Bedrock skateboard chassis with focus on safety
The Bedrock Chassis takes smart chassis safety to new heights and promises to accelerate the shift towards modular and personalized vehicle design.
