Battery Tech

  • CATL launches massive energy storage testbed to tackle grid delays

    The 3 billion yuan ($440 million) facility will reduce investment risks for large-scale energy storage projects through full-scenario, real-world testing.

  • Ganfeng Lithium starts small-scale production of 500 Wh/kg solid-state batteries

    Ganfeng said the battery cell is the world's first 10 Ah solid-state product to reach a 500 Wh/kg energy density.

  • Svolt plans to mass-produce hybrid solid-liquid batteries by September at liquid battery costs

    Hybrid solid-liquid batteries will serve as the mainstream technology before all-solid-state batteries achieve mass production, said Svolt's CEO.

  • BYD top scientist says 9-minute flash charging won't damage battery life

    "We did a massive amount of cycle and reliability testing before turning it into a technology that can be installed in vehicles on a large scale."

  • CATL unveils new battery products at 2026 tech day to defend market lead

    Third-generation Qilin Battery delivers peak charging rate of 15C and range exceeding 1,000 km.

  • CATL to unveil sodium battery and fast-charging tech at Apr 21 tech day

    CATL will hold its most technology-intensive launch event to date on April 21.

  • Svolt begins mass production of 80-kWh high-capacity PHEV battery

    Svolt said it is the largest-capacity battery for PHEV models to date.

  • BAIC details sodium battery with 450-km range

    BAIC said that its sodium-ion battery offers a range of 450 kilometers and supports 4C fast charging.

  • BAIC unveils sodium-ion breakthrough, joining China's battery push

    BAIC announced the completion of its sodium-ion battery prototype, with cell energy density exceeding 170 Wh/kg.

  • Chery to detail solid-state battery tech for 1st time

    Chery plans to publicly unveil its solid-state battery achievements for the first time at its upcoming "Battery Night," aiming to redefine EV driving range.