Battery Tech
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.
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.
