Battery Tech
Geely releases new LFP battery with fast charging and energy density of 192 Wh/kg
Geely's Aegis Short Blade Battery will first be used in the Galaxy E5 all-electric SUV.
CATL expects its batteries to power electric aircraft with up to 3,000 km range
CATL has successfully test flown a 4-ton civil electric aircraft and expects to release an 8-ton electric aircraft in 2027-2028.
CATL, BYD working on even faster 6C charging tech, report says
CATL plans to launch a second-generation Qilin Battery with a 6C charging multiplier in the second half of 2024, and BYD's second-generation Blade Battery could also be launched in the second half of the year, with a 6C battery in the works.
Gotion shows tech muscle with launch of new batteries, announces foray into all-solid-state
Gotion has launched the G-Current, which supports ultra-fast charging, the Stellary Battery, a large cylindrical battery, and announced the Gemstone, an all-solid-state battery.
CATL launches Tener energy storage system with 5-year 0-attenuation
CATL's energy storage battery business generated revenue of RMB 59.9 billion in 2023, contributing 14.94 percent of the total.
Solid-state battery startup Talent New Energy unveils cell with ultra-high energy density
Talent said its solid-state battery cell prototype has an energy density of 720 Wh/kg, which is twice the energy density of Nio supplier WeLion's semi-solid-state battery cell.
CATL, bus maker Yutong jointly launch battery with up to 15-year lifespan
The long-life battery will have 0 degradation in the first 1,000 cycles, Yutong said.
CATL working with Tesla on fast-charging battery cells
CATL is working with Tesla on battery technologies, particularly new electrochemical structures for faster charging, the Chinese battery maker's chairman said.
Nio launches new 75-kWh battery pack using only LFP cells, expected to further reduce costs
The new 75-kWh battery pack will not use both LFP cells and ternary cells like its predecessor and will begin deliveries soon with the 2024 models.
SAIC-GM-Wuling launches battery pack for commercial NEVs
The battery pack, called "Wuling Red 1", is 148 mm thick, which SAIC-GM-Wuling said is the thinnest battery for commercial vehicles.
