Battery Tech
BYD to launch next-gen blade battery in 2025, exec says
BYD's next-generation blade battery will improve the range of vehicles and extend the life cycle of the battery itself, an executive said.
Ehang completes 1st ever flight test of eVTOL powered by solid-state batteries
Ehang aims to achieve certification and mass production use of solid-state batteries in the EH216-S eVTOL by the end of 2025.
CATL ups bet on all-solid-state batteries, begins sample validation, report says
CATL has recently entered the trial production stage of 20 Ah samples, meaning the battery solution is initially finalized and it is starting to enter the production technology exploration stage, according to local media.
Yangwang U7 sedan said to be powered by BYD's 2nd-gen blade battery
The Yangwang U7 will be powered by BYD's second-generation blade battery, which will have a charging multiplier of more than 5.5 C and a discharging multiplier of more than 14 C, according to an auto blogger.
CATL launches Freevoy battery for hybrid cars that can offer over 400 km range
CATL has launched the Freevoy battery for hybrid vehicles, which offers a range of more than 400 kilometers and supports 4 C fast charging, allowing hybrid vehicles to deliver a BEV-like experience.
BYD chief scientist expects solid-state batteries to be widely used in 5 years' time
BYD's chief scientist expects solid-state batteries to be widely used in 5 years, starting with high-end models, the first time a BYD executive has spoken publicly on the topic in the last few years.
SAIC-GM, CATL jointly launch EV battery with fastest charging to date
SAIC-GM and CATL have jointly launched an LFP battery that supports a 6C charging multiplier and can get more than 200 km of range on a 5-minute charge.
CATL launches battery with 15-year lifespan for electric buses
CATL has launched the CATL Tectrans Bus Edition, claiming an energy density of 175 Wh/kg, the highest in the electric bus industry.
CATL launches commercial vehicle battery brand Tectrans and 2 battery packs
The Tectrans L-series battery packs have already been mass-produced and have been selected for 21 models from 13 automakers.
Sunwoda expects all-solid-state battery costs to fall to levels near semi-solid-state batteries by 2026
Nio president previously mentioned that its 150-kWh semi-solid-state battery pack costs about the same as an ET5, which starts at RMB 298,000.