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    US automakers, battery suppliers rationalize excess battery capacity, pivot to energy storage systems
    In December 2025, Ford Motor Co. and SK On announced plans to end their $11.4 billion battery joint venture — BlueOval SK — as part of their broader business overhaul amid a slowdown in demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and the end of government subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The decision to cease the battery JV came as the two companies sought to avoid accumulating losses from EV battery operations in a market witnessing policy shifts away from BEVs and to r...
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    European New Car Assessment Program’s button mandate forces a rethink of the digital cockpit
    For more than a decade, the automotive industry followed a clear trajectory: digitize the driving experience, replace physical controls with touchscreens and let software define the cockpit. From 2026, Europe’s most influential vehicle safety assessor will begin to reverse that logic. Under revised protocols, the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) will explicitly reward vehicles that provide physical controls for essential driving functions, such as indicators, hazard lights, wi...
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    Adoption of semisolid batteries expand to light trucks in mainland China
    The adoption of semisolid-state batteries in mainland China is extending from passenger cars to commercial vehicles, specifically the light truck sector, thanks to CALB's newly launched solid-liquid hybrid battery, which powers Chery Automobile's light trucks. The development is described as one of the first large-scale applications of semisolid-state battery technology in light commercial vehicles (LCVs), broadening its commercial use. According to the report, CALB's semisolid...
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    Auto China 2026: Marelli plans to unveil over 20 innovations and 6 new product launches
    Marelli will unveil a wide array of new technologies at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in mainland China from April 24 to May 3. The exhibition will take place at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, where Marelli's booth will feature over 20 innovations and six new product launches. These offerings utilize Marelli's combination of local expertise and global reach to offer scalable, affordable solutions that expedite customers' time-to-market in mainland Chi...
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    BAIC unveils sodium-ion batteries with 450-km range in mainland China
    Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group) has unveiled further details about its sodium-ion battery technology following a significant announcement previously. The Chinese automaker has reported that its sodium-ion battery can provide a driving range of 450 kilometers and boasts a cell energy density exceeding 170 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), placing it among the industry's top-tier offerings. This development underlines BAIC's commitment to compete with rivals in the growing Chinese market f...
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    Mobile charging robots equip parking spaces with EV charging in mainland China
    A new mobile power bank, designed as a compact self-guided charging unit, has been introduced in an older Nanning neighborhood, providing electric vehicle owners with convenient on-demand charging in mainland China.  This technology was first reported by the Chinese newspaper Nanning Evening, and it bypasses the need for costly infrastructure changes. Residents in the Linliqiao Jiayuan community, which is home to over 400 EVs, can now use a phone app to summon an intelligent chargin...
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    Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery raises fresh funds
    Mirattery, the battery asset operator for Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio's battery leasing business, has issued a new green Asset Backed Medium-term Notes (ABN) to support its battery-as-a-service (BaaS) operations. The company has successfully issued the first tranche of its 2026 green targeted ABN, amounting to 1 billion yuan (about $145 million), which has received strong interest from investors. The positive investor response and decreasing issuance price demonstrate Mirattery's ex...
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    Nio plans to commence internal testing of its fifth-generation battery-swap stations soon
    Nio Inc is set to introduce its fifth-generation battery swap stations that are expected to support all three of its brands, following a redesign that caused a delay in the original timeline. The company plans to start internal testing in late March, which will include support for vehicles from the Firefly sub-brand. Between May and June, Nio intends to establish five to ten pioneer battery swap stations for trial operations, with a mass rollout scheduled for July and August. This rollout is ...
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    BAIC Group unveils sodium-ion battery prototype, energy density exceeds 170 Wh/kg
    Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC Group) has announced new advancements in sodium-ion batteries, underscoring its commitment to next-generation power battery technologies. The Chinese automaker has developed a sodium-ion battery prototype that meets industry-leading standards and has expanded its Aurora Battery platform to include lithium-ion, solid-state and sodium-ion technologies, thereby establishing an independent battery system for diverse applications. The sodium battery pack features...
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    Chery unveils all-new solid-state battery with 1500 km driving range
    Chery Automobile has introduced a new all-solid-state battery technology with a range exceeding 1,500 kilometers. The newly developed solid-state battery is slated for debut in the Chery Exeed ES8 model next year. The announcement was made at the 2026 Chery Battery Night, where the automaker launched its Rhino Battery series. The development follows BYD's launch of its next-generation Blade battery. Chery's pilot production line for solid-state batteries has developed cells with varying en...
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    Eve Energy builds first prototypes of two new all-solid-state batteries in mainland China
    Eve Energy has successfully produced two new all-solid-state batteries named Longquan No. 3 and Longquan No. 4, marking a significant advancement in next-generation battery technology. These batteries were officially rolled out on March 17 at the company's facility in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in mainland China. The Longquan No. 3 is designed for consumer electronics, capable of operating in low-pressure environments below 2 megapascals (MPa) with high volumetric energy density. Meanwh...
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    BYD plans to roll out 1,500-kW flash chargers in Europe
    Leading mainland Chinese automaker BYD plans to introduce its first set of flash-charging stations outside of mainland China. These new-generation flash chargers are capable of providing up to 1,500 kilowatts to a single electric vehicle. The installation of these high-power charging stations is slated to begin in the coming weeks with the launch of the updated Denza Z9GT model in Europe. The said EV model will debut in Paris on April 8. The BYD Denza Z9GT is powered by the company's ...
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    Mainland Chinese automakers reduce supplier payment cycles to 60 days, support SMEs
    Major automakers in mainland China have initiated measures to shorten payment cycles to suppliers, honoring their commitments made in June 2025 to cap payment terms at 60 days. This decision followed a revision by the State Council of the Regulations on Ensuring Payments to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The initiative aims to alleviate cash flow pressures on suppliers, particularly benefiting SMEs, and enhance the overall stability of the automotive supply chain. A survey by the ...
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    Mercedes-Benz denies report of new EV platform development with Geely
    Mercedes-Benz is reportedly planning the development of a new global compact electric vehicle platform utilizing Geely's electronic and electrical architecture, although Mercedes-Benz later denied this report as fabricated and untrue. According to a mainland Chinese media outlet, the new platform, codenamed Phoenix, will be based on Geely's GEEA (Geely Electronic & Electrical Architecture) 4.0 platform, with the development focus shifting to mainland China. The Mercedes-Benz China R&D...
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    CATL begins pilot development of 500 Wh/kg sulfide-based solid-state battery in mainland China
    CATL has initiated pilot development of its solid-state battery featuring a high-energy density of 500 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) and sulfide-based chemistry in mainland China. The company has named it Ningde Shidai All-Solid-State. CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, is aiming for small-scale production by 2027, coinciding with mainland China's planned rollout of a solid-state battery standard in July 2026, marking the nation's first technical standard for this cat...
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    CATL's revenue grows 17% YOY to 423.7 billion yuan in 2025
    CATL released its 2025 Annual Report on March 10, 2026, highlighting strong financial performance and strategic growth. The company reported revenue of 423.7 billion yuan (approximately $60.5 billion), an increase of 17% from the previous year, with a net profit of 72.2 billion yuan, up 42%. CATL's lithium-ion battery sales rose to 661 gigawatt-hours in 2025. The company's research and development investment in 2025 totaled 22.1 billion yuan, contributing to a decade-long cumulative R&am...
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    Smart recalls over 18,000 EVs in mainland China due to risk of battery fire
    Smart, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, is recalling certain smart #1 and smart #3 electric vehicles in mainland China due to potential battery fire risks. This follows a similar battery-related recall by Geely's Zeekr brand in February. Smart has filed the recall plan with mainland China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which involves 18,217 vehicles produced between 2022 and 2023. Specifically, 16,072 smart #1 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and 2,145...
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    CALB unveils 60-Ah solid-state battery with 1,000-km range
    The National People's Congress (NPC) representative and CALB Chairwoman Liu Jingyu has presented the company's new 60-ampere-hour solid-state battery (SSB) at an ongoing event in Beijing.  This large-capacity battery, with an energy density exceeding 450 watt-hours per kilogram, is designed for passenger vehicles with a driving range of more than 1,000 kilometers on a single charge. The prototype is compact, comparable in size to a desk calendar, and weighs significantly less than tradit...
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    BYD’s ride-hailing BEV models to support Flash Charging technology across mainland China
    BYD's ride-hailing brand Linghui has announced that its e7 electric sedan will incorporate new Flash Charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 97% in approximately nine minutes. The e7, which features a 130-kilowatt (174hp) electric motor, was first revealed in early 2026. The Linghui brand was officially unveiled in February, and shortly thereafter, images of the e9 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sedan and M9 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle minivan were shared. The Linghui e7...
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    BYD plans to continue producing its first-generation Blade battery
    BYD announced that it will continue to produce its first-generation Blade battery alongside the newly launched ultrafast-charging version. Li Yunfei, general manager of BYD's Branding and Public Relations division, explained that this strategy is intended to offer customers more choices, as reported by local media Sina Tech. The company officially launched its second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology on March 5, which can charge a battery from 10% to 97% in just nine m...
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    BYD launches next-generation Flash Charging technology, can deliver power output of up to 1,500 kW
    BYD has launched the world's most powerful mass-produced supercharger, featuring a single-gun power output of up to 1,500 kilowatts, which is a 50% increase from its previous model introduced in March 2025. The newly launched Flash supercharger, part of a significant effort by the mainland Chinese new-energy vehicle giant to advance charging infrastructure, includes two charging guns at each stall and a superfast discharging energy storage system, capable of serving 50 cars per day per gun. T...
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    Nio achieves 2 million electric motor manufacturing milestone in mainland China
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio Inc has achieved a significant manufacturing milestone of producing its 2 millionth electric drive unit at its plant in Hefei, Anhui, mainland China, on March 5. The said electric drive unit is set to be installed in Nio's flagship sport utility vehicle, the all-new ES8. This accomplishment comes 23 months after Nio reached its 1 million-unit mark in March 2024, indicating a substantial acceleration in its industrial manufacturing capabilities. The ...
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    CATL’s battery-swap ecosystem expands in mainland China as new OEMs participate
    CATL is expanding its battery-swap ecosystem in mainland China as more leading domestic carmakers adopt swappable batteries in their new electric cars. According to a news report published by CNEVPost on March 6, local automakers such as GAC Aion and BAIC Arcfox are developing new models that will be compatible with CATL's Choco-SEB solution. GAC Aion announced the April 2026 launch of the Aion RT's battery-swap version, offering a rapid 99-second charging time. The Aion RT, a sedan that was ...
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    BYD unveils second-generation Blade battery and Flash Charging technology
    BYD, the largest manufacturer of new-energy vehicles globally, has introduced its second-generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging technology, which enhances battery energy density and significantly reduces charging times, even under extreme cold conditions. The new Blade battery can charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes, and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes. In freezing conditions, it can still charge from 20% to 97% in just 12 minutes, only slightly longer than at ambient temperatures. This ...
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    Nio sets up new unit to drive R&D on solid-state battery technology
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio Inc. continues to develop its presence in the power battery sector, advancing efforts that had faced setbacks a few years ago. The Anting town government in Shanghai's Jiading district recently signed a cooperation agreement with Nio to establish its new battery research and development base in Jiading, Shanghai. Nio's global headquarters and R&D team are based in Jiading, while its manufacturing plants are in Hefei, Anhui province. Nio already has ve...
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    Mainland China phases out battery export VAT rebates: Impact on materials, cells and global supply chains
    Mainland China's battery industry, the world's manufacturing powerhouse supplying over 80% of global lithium-ion capacity, faces a seismic policy shift with the January announcement to phase out export value-added tax rebates. Issued jointly by the Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration, the policy slashes rebates for both cathode materials and finished cells. This move, mirroring immediate rebate scrapping for solar/PV products, targets reducing overcapacity, irrational price ...
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    Changan’s subsidiary unveils detachable range extender to convert BEVs into extended-range electric vehicles
    Changan's subsidiary, Hunan Tyen, has achieved a milestone by successfully igniting its first independently developed detachable power turbine generator (PTG), aiming to address range anxiety in pure electric vehicles. The PTG is a modular auxiliary power system following a fuel-to-electricity approach, enhancing vehicle range and adaptability for various uses. Its removable design allows for quick energy replenishment without changing the main structure of the EVs. Hunan Tyen's PTG system...
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    Yokohama Rubber supplies BluEarth-XT AE61 tires for GAC Trumpchi M8 hybrid minivan
    Yokohama Rubber has started supplying BluEarth-XT AE61 tires as original equipment for GAC Trumpchi's new M8 plug-in hybrid minivan model, which was launched in mainland China in November 2025. The tires, offered in the 225/60R18 104V size, feature an asymmetrical tread pattern and a high-rigidity profile to minimize sway and uneven wear typical in vehicles with a high center of gravity, offering a well-rounded balance of safety, comfort and environmental performance. Yokohama Rubber is activ...
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    Gotion High-Tech completes design of 2-GWh solid-state battery mass production line
    Gotion High-Tech has completed the design for its 2-GWh all-solid-state battery mass production line, marking significant progress in the commercialization of solid-state batteries. The production line is scheduled to begin operations in 2026, with pilot vehicle trials in 2027 and mass production by 2030. This transition moves Gotion High-Tech from the laboratory phase to the production line phase, focusing on sulfide electrolytes, and incorporates the proprietary Golden Stone Battery technol...
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    BMW and CATL expand partnership with pilot projects on battery passport framework
    BMW and CATL are set to launch pilot projects focusing on trusted data exchange and carbon footprint accounting under the Battery Passport framework, reflecting the expansion of their strategic partnership beyond battery procurement to broader institutional coordination. This initiative was announced during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to mainland China, where BMW Group and CATL signed an agreement to enhance collaboration in battery supply chain decarbonization and cross-border d...
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    Nio, Bosch collaborate on core technologies for smart electric vehicles
    Nio Inc. has signed a strategic partnership with Bosch Group during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to mainland China. This collaboration illustrates the ongoing alignment of interests between mainland China and Germany in the automotive supply chain, particularly amid the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Nio announced that the agreement will encompass all three of its brands — Nio, Onvo and Firefly — and will involve deep collaboration in technologies vital to smart...
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    Changan Automobile plans to install solid-state batteries in EVs before Q3 2026
    Changan Automobile has announced plans to install solid-state batteries in electric vehicles before the third quarter of 2026. These batteries are expected to feature an energy density of 400 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) and can achieve a driving range of over 1,500 km on a full charge. The company provided an update on its solid-state battery project on Feb. 24, via the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's interactive platform, indicating smooth progression. The Golden Bell solid-state battery, a...
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    Ganfeng Lithium commences mass production of 650 Wh/kg solid-liquid-state batteries
    Ganfeng Lithium has commenced mass production of solid-liquid-state batteries with an energy density of 650 Wh/kg. Additionally, the company is progressing with the sample production of all-solid-state battery packs. Established in mainland China in 2000, Ganfeng Lithium initially manufactured lithium salt and batteries, later expanding into battery supply for passenger electric cars in 2017. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Changan Automobile in 2023 and a sim...
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    Geely-backed Horse Powertrain unveils new hybrid powertrain concept
    Horse Powertrain, a global joint venture backed by Geely, Renault Group and Aramco, revealed a new hybrid powertrain concept in February 2026. This hybrid powertrain is designed to operate on 100% renewable gasoline, with the first demonstrator vehicle set for release in early 2026. The announcement places Horse Powertrain among key global developers working to improve hybrid efficiency amid the push for electrification. Established in 2024, Horse Powertrain functions as a standalone suppl...
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    Forvia secures multiyear supply order for complete seats from Chery premium brand Luxeed
    Forvia has secured a multiyear contract to supply complete seats to Luxeed, a premium electric car brand owned by the mainland China-based automaker Chery Automobile. This supply deal, valued at several hundred million euros, enhances Forvia's presence in the rapidly expanding premium car market in mainland China. The French supplier will assemble the complete seats at a dedicated facility in Wuhu in the southeast of China, with a new production line specifically built for this project. ...
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    BWI Group enhances Semi Active Roll Control system with automatic mode for improved roll control
    BWI Group has updated its Semi Active Roll Control (SARC) system to include a new automatic mode that allows a vehicle's anti-roll bar to disconnect and reconnect seamlessly while driving. This development addresses the increasing challenge in modern chassis engineering caused by growing vehicle mass, as sport utility vehicles represented more than half of new car registrations in Europe in 2024, and battery-electric vehicles are about 30% heavier than internal combustion engine models. The u...
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    Nio-backed Mirattery secures $145 million in latest C3 financing round
    Mirattery, the battery asset operator of Nio Inc., has completed its C3 equity financing round, raising 1 billion yuan ($145 million), which brings the total Series C financing to nearly 2 billion yuan. This round included two state-owned enterprise shareholders from Hefei, Anhui Province — Hefei Construction Investment Holding and Hefei Economic and Technological Development Zone (HETDZ) Investment Promotion. Hefei has been significant to Nio, hosting three of its manufacturing plants a...
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    Nio records new single-day battery-swap service amid peak travel period in mainland China
    Nio Inc. has achieved a new record for its battery-swap service on Feb. 15, with 146,649 swaps conducted in a single day as public travel increased ahead of a major holiday in mainland China. This date marked the beginning of the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, which spanned until Feb. 23, with the Lunar New Year occurring on Feb. 17. The Spring Festival is a significant occasion for Chinese residents, often involving extensive travel as people return to their hometowns to reunite with family. ...
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    Mainland China's solid-state battery industry advances toward early production and integration by 2027
    Mainland China's solid-state battery industry is moving into early production and pilot deployment, with expectations to fully adopt these batteries later in the decade. Multiple battery suppliers and automakers in mainland China are now in the various stages of pilot production and vehicle-integration programs. They are aiming to demonstrate vehicles equipped with next-generation battery technology in 2027 and expand deployment in subsequent years. The industry is characterized by the a...
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    FAW Group begins installing semisolid-state batteries in prototype cars
    FAW Group subsidiary, China Automotive New Energy Battery (CANEB), has started testing semisolid-state batteries in prototype vehicles to validate this new power battery technology. This marks the first use of a lithium-rich manganese-based solid-liquid hybrid battery, representing a significant advancement in battery energy density. The battery, developed in collaboration with Professor Chen Jun's team at Nankai University, achieves an energy density of over 500 watt-hours per kilogram ...
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    Xpeng partners with Antom to enhance global EV charging payments
    Xpeng, an intelligent electric vehicle company, has collaborated with Antom, a merchant payment and digitization services provider under Ant International, to enhance the digital payment experience for EV charging. This makes Antom the first global payment partner for Xpeng's EV charging business, supporting its global expansion. The partnership, which commenced in Hong Kong in February 2026, is set to expand further into Southeast Asia and other global markets. Antom utilizes Ant Intern...
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    Gotion collaborates with BASF on solid-state battery technology
    Gotion High-Tech, a leading battery-maker from mainland China, has entered into a partnership with BASF, a German chemicals company, to develop solid-state battery technology. This collaboration is aimed at advancing next-generation batteries expected to be incorporated into mass-produced vehicles in the near future. The companies signed a strategic cooperation memorandum in Gotion's headquarters in Hefei, Anhui, to embark on this joint development of high-performance materials crucial for ne...
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    Aumovio supplies Leapmotor’s B- and C-platform vehicles with advanced safety technologies
    Aumovio is supplying Leapmotor, a mainland China-based electric-car manufacturer, with a range of safety systems for its B- and C-platform vehicles. Leapmotor’s B-platform models are equipped with Aumovio's latest long-range radar, electric parking brake and airbag control unit (ACU), while the C-platform models come equipped with the MK C2 one-box brake system, long-range radar and ACU. For Leapmotor's high-volume sport utility vehicle models such as the C10, C11 and C16, Aumovio supplies ...
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    BYD advances development of solid-state and sodium-ion battery chemistries
    BYD has made advancements in its sulfide-based solid-state battery technology, enhancing cycle life and fast-charging performance, with plans for small-batch production by 2027. The company has confirmed its focus on developing sulfide-based solid electrolytes as part of its solid-state battery technology road map. This puts BYD in line with other global battery-makers that are aiming to begin pilot production of solid-state batteries between 2026–2030. Alongside its progress on sul...
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    CATL begins deploying sodium-ion batteries in Changan’s electric cars
    CATL has started deploying its sodium-ion batteries in production-ready passenger vehicles, aiming to establish a leading position in developing more sustainable batteries. Together with Changan Automobile, CATL has introduced a sodium-ion battery-powered vehicle in Yakshi, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, targeting a mid-2026 market launch. This is the world's first mass-produced passenger vehicle with sodium-ion batteries, although previous announcements by other Chinese automakers did not lead to l...
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    Foxconn opens EV technology R&D center in mainland China
    Taiwanese technology company Foxconn has started operations at its new research and development center focused on electric vehicles and associated technologies in Zhengzhou, located in mainland China. The local government announced that the facility is positioned close to BYD's factory in Zhengzhou and will concentrate on advancements in next-generation electric and electrical architecture, as well as smart driving technology. Li Guangyao, the general manager of a Henan, mainland China-bas...
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    Svolt’s Dragon Armor 3.0 battery achieves fire and electricity separation to control thermal runaway
    Svolt Energy has introduced its Dragon Armor 3.0 battery, designed to achieve fire and electricity separation, which physically separates the terminals from the pressure relief channels. This design ensures that in the event of thermal runaway, flames are expelled directionally away from the vehicle's passenger area. The separation is achieved by placing the positive terminal on one side and the pressure relief channel on the opposite, each with distinct paths to prevent fire from reaching th...
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    Ford and Geely are in talks to collaborate on manufacturing and technology
    Ford Motor and Geely Auto are in discussions about a potential partnership to share the costs of technology and manufacturing. Geely may use Ford's European factory to produce vehicles for the European market, according to a Reuters report. Additionally, the companies are considering a framework for sharing automotive technologies, including autonomous driving. Progress on the European manufacturing negotiations appears to be smoother, with Ford's plant in Valencia, Spain, likely being con...
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    CATL’s new 5C battery can retain 80% capacity even after 3,000 cycles
    CATL has unveiled a new battery pack, which retains 80% of its capacity after 3,000 cycles, or approximately 1.8 million km. This battery life cycle is six times the current industry average. CATL's 5C battery was introduced in a video published Jan. 29. CATL describes this technology as a significant advancement in ultrafast-charging durability, with performance that could potentially outlast the vehicle itself. The battery reportedly maintains 80% capacity even under extreme heat of 60°...
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    Changan deploys CATL’s sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles for winter testing
    CATL is reportedly now using its sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles, making a transition from initial use in commercial vehicles. These batteries, from CATL's sodium-ion battery brand Naxtra, have been installed in a passenger vehicle model positioned under Changan Automobile's Oshan subbrand, with winter testing scheduled to start soon. CATL's sodium-ion batteries will soon be featured in passenger vehicle models from GAC Group and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp (JAC). CATL...
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    Kandi Technologies partners with Qiji Energy for battery-swap station deployment
    Kandi Technologies Group Inc., renowned for its all-electric vehicles, has announced a new three-year strategic cooperation agreement through its subsidiary, China Battery Exchange, with Qiji Energy, which is a part of CATL. This agreement focuses on the deployment of heavy-truck battery-swap stations, encompassing mass-production projects, aftersales services and ongoing operational support. China Battery Exchange will serve as a strategic supplier to Qiji Energy, providing solutions for equ...
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    CATL expects to begin deploying sodium-ion batteries in passenger cars in Q2 2026
    CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, plans to begin incorporating sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles in the second quarter of 2026 to promote broader adoption of this new battery technology. The first cars to feature sodium-ion batteries will come from Chinese automaker GAC Aion, according to CATL's Chief Technology Officer Gao Huan. CATL is scaling up the production capacity of sodium-ion batteries. According to Gao, as the production capacity increases, these batt...
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    Geely plans to commence production of solid-state battery packs later in 2026
    Leading Chinese automaker Geely Auto is set to begin production of solid-state battery packs later in 2026, marking significant progress in the research and development of the next-generation battery technology. This announcement was made at the Geely Holding Group's five-year strategy communication event, where it was stated that Geely Auto will complete production of its first in-house-developed all-solid-state battery pack in 2026 and will conduct vehicle installation verification. ...
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    CATL unveils world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion battery for light commercial vehicles
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery-maker, has unveiled its Tianxing II light commercial vehicle (LCV) battery series, introducing the industry's first mass-produced low-temperature sodium-ion battery. Notable for its 45-kWh capacity, the newly unveiled sodium-ion battery pack offers an energy density of 175 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) and a cycle life of more than 10,000 cycles. It is the first to be certified under the GB 38031-2025 natio...
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    LG Energy Solution launches pilot production line for sodium batteries at its plant in mainland China
    LG Energy Solution (LGES), a South Korean battery manufacturer, is progressing with the construction of a pilot production line for sodium-ion batteries at its Nanjing facility in Jiangsu, China. This effort aims to evaluate the feasibility of mass production. The company plans to carry out research and development for next-generation batteries at its Daejeon Technology Research Institute in South Korea, followed by the creation of a prototype battery, referred to as Sample A, at its primary ...
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    Antolin holds signing ceremony for Global R&D & Innovation Center in mainland China
    On Jan. 16, Antolin held the official signing ceremony for its Global R&D & Innovation Center in mainland China. This event followed the completion of registration procedures and took place near Antolin's SUZ plant in Kunshan, Jiangsu province. The ceremony included key stakeholders from both Antolin and the local government, symbolizing a critical aspect of Antolin's global development strategy. According to Antolin, its China Global R&D & Innovation Center aims to fulfill th...
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    Chery's Exeed brand aims to roll out solid-state battery vehicles with 1,500-km range in 2026
    Chery's Exeed brand plans to equip its battery-electric vehicles with solid-state batteries by 2026, specifically in a shooting brake model named Liefeng, which will boast a driving range of 1,500 km in temperatures as low as -30°C. The solid-state battery, known as Chery's Rhino S solid-state battery, is expected to have an energy density of 600 watt-hours per kilogram. Currently, polymer, oxide and sulfide are the mainstream alternative electrolytes for solid-state battery development, ...
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    Mainland China introduces digital IDs for EV battery recycling
    Mainland China plans to introduce "digital IDs" for new-energy vehicle (NEV) power batteries to improve life-cycle supervision and promote safe recycling, as announced by the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The initiative is part of new regulations designed to standardize the handling of retired batteries, with the expectation that the volume of retired batteries in mainland China could surpass 1 million metric tons annually by 2030. Wang Peng, head of the En...
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    Ford in talks with BYD for hybrid model batteries amid EV demand challenges
    Ford is reportedly in talks with BYD to acquire batteries for its hybrid models, according to The Wall Street Journal. This potential deal is being considered as Ford faces decreasing demand for electric vehicles. Discussions between the two companies are ongoing, with one possibility being the use of BYD batteries in markets outside the US. Ford commented that it engages in discussions with many companies on various matters, but BYD did not respond to requests for comment. The report has ...
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    Dongfeng’s begins extreme cold weather testing of EVs equipped with 350-Wh/kg solid-state battery
    Dongfeng Automobile has commenced testing electric vehicles equipped with its 350-watt-hour per kilogram (Wh/kg) solid-state batteries in extreme cold weather conditions. The test fleet has departed from Wuhan to the Mohe Cold Region, which is in the northernmost part of mainland China, for rigorous winter calibration testing. The solid-state batteries are expected to provide EVs with a driving range of more than 1,000 km on a single charge and have passed stringent 170°C heat-box tests, dem...
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    CATL signs lithium iron phosphate cathode material supply agreement with Ningbo Ronbay New Energy
    CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, has secured a supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) materials and invested in a lithium supplier to ensure the future supply of critical materials. Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology, which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, announced that it has entered into an agreement with CATL to supply the latter with LFP cathode materials from the first quarter of 2026 to 2031. The agreement involves the supply of 3.05 million metric tons of...
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    Svolt Energy unveils 80-kWh battery pack for PHEVs
    Svolt Energy has launched an 80-kWh battery pack for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, claiming it to be the world's largest battery pack for PHEVs. Svolt unveiled the battery pack on the sidelines of its sixth Battery Day event in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, in mainland China. The battery pack is designed with an integrated system that enhances volume utilization and system energy density by 6%. Svolt Energy highlighted the pack's ultrafast-charging graphite technology, which s...
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    Volvo initiates global recall soon after Geely filed lawsuit against Sunwoda over battery safety issues
    Volvo Car Group, owned by mainland China's Geely Holding, has initiated a global recall of its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) due to safety concerns with batteries supplied by Chinese manufacturer Sunwoda Electronic. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by another Geely subsidiary against Sunwoda over battery quality issues. Volvo confirmed that in the UK market, 10,440 EX30 vehicles are affected by potential safety hazards linked to Sunwoda's high-voltage batteries. In total, 33,777 EX30 ...
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    Chinese Ministry of Commerce, EU authorities reach consensus on BEV exports from China
    Mainland China and the EU have reached a consensus regarding the price undertakings for exported battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The agreement includes providing general guidance to Chinese exporters of BEVs to the EU. This consensus follows the EU's decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese BEVs in 2024, after an investigation into state support for the segment. The tariffs imposed were up to 35.3% in addition to the standard 10% tariff, a policy mainland China disagreed with...
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    CES 2026: ProLogium Technology and FEV Group showcase advanced EV battery
    ProLogium Technology and FEV Group collaborated to exhibit their next-generation electric vehicle battery module at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January. The module is built on ProLogium's proprietary superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery technology, designed to achieve high energy density, ultrahigh safety, fast-charging capability and excellent low-temperature performance. This aims to enable EVs to achieve a driving range of approximat...
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    Hylic inaugurates first factory for liquid-solid-state battery production in mainland China
    Hylic, officially known as Heyuan Lithium Innovation in mainland China, has begun operations at its first factory for the mass production of liquid-solid-state batteries in Jiangsu province in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company, founded in January 2023 and headquartered in Suzhou, mainland China, focuses on the research, development, production and sales of solid-state lithium-ion battery products for various applications, including energy storage, power and household appliance...
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    Nexen Tire supplies OE tires for the new Hyundai Elexio electric SUV in mainland China
    Nexen Tire has announced that it is supplying original equipment (OE) tires for Hyundai Motor's new electric sport utility vehicle, the Elexio, developed exclusively for the mainland Chinese market. Built on the automaker’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the Elexio is the first electric vehicle produced by Beijing Hyundai, a joint venture of Hyundai Motor and BAIC Motor. Nexen Tire is providing two ultrahigh-performance tire models for this vehicle: The N'Fera Supreme S and ...
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    CATL and Nio strengthen partnership to advance EV battery lifespan
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL) and Nio have intensified their partnership to develop electric vehicle batteries with longer lifespans. This collaboration highlights the urgency within the industry, as the replacement of expired batteries threatens to be costly for the 40 million EV owners worldwide. Under a five-year agreement, CATL and Nio aim to pursue new technologies to extend the life cycle of EV batteries, representing enhanced synergy between the two companies. William Li,...
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    CES 2026: AUO Mobility Solutions present smart cockpit innovations
    AUO Mobility Solutions, the newly established subsidiary of Taiwan-based display company AUO, is participating in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. The company is presenting its expertise in Visual, Computing and Connectivity under the theme Together, We Drive the New Era. AUO Mobility Solutions intends to innovate the smart cockpit concept to make it a human-centric space, enhancing the human-machine interaction (HMI) experience in software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Frank...
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    FAW Hongqi rolls out first prototype EV with solid-state batteries
    Leading Chinese vehicle manufacturer FAW Group's Hongqi brand has unveiled its first prototype electric car equipped with solid-state batteries, marking a significant milestone in the company's advanced development of incorporating solid-state batteries into a battery-electric vehicle (BEV). On Dec. 31, 2025, the all-solid-state battery pack developed by Hongqi's research and development team was installed in the Hongqi Tiangong 06 prototype vehicle, marking the brand's initiation into r...
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    Shanghai extends its policy of providing free license plates to EVs
    Shanghai has announced the extension of its policy to provide free license plates for electric vehicles registered in the city until Dec. 31, 2026. Initially set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025, the measure has been renewed for another year, applicable to consumers purchasing EVs for non-commercial use. Shanghai, which hosts Tesla's China factory and serves as the global headquarters for Nio Inc., is also home to leading automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor. Eligibility for the free license plate...
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    Nio aims to add 1,000 battery-swap stations to its existing network in 2026
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio Inc. plans to increase infrastructure development in 2026 after a slowdown in 2024 and 2025. The company announced that it will deploy fifth-generation battery-swap stations starting in 2026, with the aim of adding at least 1,000 stations throughout the year. This announcement was made by Nio Founder, Chairman and CEO William Li during a live video broadcast. Nio had unveiled its fourth-generation battery-swap station at Nio Day 202...
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    Nio to add over 4,200 long-range battery packs to its swap system across China
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio Inc. plans to enhance its main brand's battery-swap network in January 2026 by adding over 4,200 long-range battery packs. According to a recent announcement, the Nio brand will incorporate 1,200 units of 100-kWh battery packs for older models and over 3,000 units of 102-kWh battery packs for newer vehicles into its swap system. This move is a response to user demand, with the aim of maintaining adequate battery supply. In December 2025, Nio set a new ...
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    Mainland China invites public feedback on solid-state batteries
    Mainland China has started a public feedback process for solid-state batteries used in electric vehicles, as the country prepares for the large-scale commercialization of this next-generation technology within the next two years. The initiative began with the release of "Solid-state Battery for Electric Vehicle — Part 1: Terms and Classification" by mainland China's National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization on Dec. 30, 2025. This marks the country's first national standard for so...
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    CATL achieves 2025 goal of deploying 1,000 battery-swap stations across mainland China
    CATL has successfully achieved its goal of building 1,000 battery-swap stations in mainland China in 2025. Subsequently, the company has raised its target for 2026 as it plans to aggressively expand its battery-swap network nationwide.  Locally called the Choco swap station, CATL announced the completion of its 1,000th battery-swap station in Nanchang, Jiangxi, in mainland China. The company has installed a total of 1,020 swap stations across 45 cities within a year. CATL's revised ta...
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    CPCA expects a decline in China’s battery demand in early 2026
    Cui Dongshu, the secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), anticipates a notable decrease in mainland China's lithium battery demand in early 2026, coinciding with a downturn in new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales. This decline in demand is expected to be significant compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, as discussed by Cui in a recent article on his personal WeChat account. Battery manufacturers are likely to respond to these demand fluctuations by reducing production or ...
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    Nio builds a network of 200 battery-swap stations in Shanghai
    Nio Inc. has successfully established 200 battery-swap stations in Shanghai, where its global headquarters are situated. The 200th battery-swap station was inaugurated Dec. 28 at a Sinopec gas station, constructed through a collaboration with the Chinese oil giant. As of now, Nio operates 201 battery-swap stations in Shanghai, which contains the highest concentration of such facilities globally. To date, the company has conducted approximately 10.4 million battery-swap services in the ci...
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    CATL expects a wider uptake of sodium-ion batteries in 2026
    CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, expects sodium-ion batteries to see widespread use across various sectors beginning in 2026, as lithium prices have increased sharply in recent months. At a supplier conference in Ningde, Fujian, CATL projected that sodium batteries would become widely adopted in applications such as battery swapping, passenger and commercial vehicles, and energy storage. The company suggested that sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries would create a new dual-sta...
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    China mandates ‘No Fire, No Explosion’ battery rule
    Mainland China has completed the development and revision of 294 national standards across 13 key sectors, including electric vehicle power battery safety requirements, which have been upgraded to mandatory status for the first time. This information was released by the State Administration for Market Regulation on Dec. 26 and reported by CCTV. These standards were issued under a joint action plan by seven government departments and have been approved and published for future implementation. ...
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    Leapmotor secures $530 million from FAW
    Leapmotor, a leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles (NEVs), has secured a significant investment from China FAW Group, marking a notable instance of a mainland Chinese state-owned automaker investing in an NEV startup. According to a regulatory filing, Leapmotor has signed an agreement on Dec. 28 with FAW Equity Investment, a wholly owned subsidiary of China FAW, to issue 74,832,245 domestic shares at 50.03 yuan (about $7.13) per share, raising 3.74 billion yuan. The newly rais...
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    Nio strengthens reliance on CATL as primary battery supplier amid supply strategy shift
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio has adjusted its battery supply strategy, reversing its efforts to reduce dependence on Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). Nio halted cooperation with BYD's FinDreams Battery due to insufficient orders for its Onvo subbrand's L60 midsize sport utility vehicle, as reported by local media outlet 36Kr. As a result of reduced supply from BYD, CATL has become the primary supplier for both Onvo's 85-kWh long-range battery and 100-kWh batteries, wh...
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    Changan’s EV arm Deepal secures $874 million in Series-C funding
    Deepal, the electric vehicle unit of leading mainland Chinese vehicle manufacturer Changan Automobile, has successfully completed its Series-C funding round, raising 6.122 billion yuan (about $874 million). This funding is set to enhance Deepal's ability to compete in the intense EV market. The round introduced two new shareholders — Chongqing-based state-owned enterprise Yufu Holding Group and CMB Financial Asset Investment, a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank. Following the investment...
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    CATL's Yichun lithium mine to resume operations by Lunar New Year
    The lithium mine operated by CATL in Yichun, Jiangxi, is expected to resume operations in about two months after being shut down in August 2025 due to an expired mining permit in mainland China. The mine is anticipated to restart around the Lunar New Year in February 2026, with the holiday running from Feb. 15 to 23, 2026. CATL halted operations on Aug. 10, 2025, which led to a spike in lithium carbonate prices. During the halt, CATL was working on renewing the permit. Reports in November 202...
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    CATL subsidiary launches longest battery swap-enabled route for heavy-duty electric trucks in mainland China
    Qiji Energy, a subsidiary of CATL, has launched its longest battery-swap route for heavy-duty electric trucks in mainland China. The battery swap-enabled route is a 1,250-km stretch on the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway's Sichuan-Chongqing-Hubei section in mainland China. Qiji Energy specializes in heavy-duty truck battery-swap solutions, with its stations being compatible with over 95% of mainstream truck models, enabling battery swaps in about five minutes. Each battery module has a ca...
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    BYD teams up with Mobil to launch engine oil for PHEVs
    BYD has announced a collaboration with Mobil to launch the world's first engine oil series specifically developed for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This new engine oil is tailored to BYD's DM-i (Dual Mode) hybrid technology, aimed at addressing the lubrication challenges faced by PHEVs under specific operating conditions. PHEV models, when compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, have a more complex engine operating mode that includes frequent starts and stops, short-duration...
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    Zeekr delists from NYSE, completes merger with Geely
    Zeekr Group has finalized its merger with leading mainland Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the latter and ceasing to be a publicly traded company. Following the merger, Zeekr has requested the NYSE to suspend trading of its American Depositary Shares (ADS) by Dec. 22, 2025, and to notify the SEC of its delisting and deregistration of securities. This merger is part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group's broader restructuring strategy, which aims t...
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    Eve Energy breaks ground on a 2-GWh sodium battery plant in mainland China
    Eve Energy, a leading mainland Chinese battery manufacturer, has commenced construction of a sodium battery plant in mainland China with the aim of advancing new battery technologies. The upcoming facility is expected to also serve as a business headquarters for the company's planned sodium-ion battery business in the future. The project, which also includes an AI robotics center, began on Dec. 22 in Huizhou, Guangdong. With an investment of approximately 1 billion yuan (about $140 mi...
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    Porsche to shut down proprietary EV charging network in mainland China amid market challenges – report
    Porsche has announced plans to close its proprietary charging network for electric vehicles in mainland China as the company continues to experience a decline in market share in the world's largest auto market, The Detroit News reported on Dec. 22, citing a Bloomberg report. The Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary, which operates about 200 chargers in mainland China, will begin to gradually decommission these chargers starting in March 2026. However, Porsche will continue to collaborate with externa...
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    SAIC rolls out MG4 Anxin hatchback, world’s first mass-produced EV with semisolid-state battery
    SAIC's MG brand has announced that its new electric MG4 Anxin Edition hatchback has started customer deliveries in mainland China. The MG4 Anxin hatchback is the first mass-produced passenger electric vehicle powered by a semisolid-state battery. This vehicle boasts a China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) range of 530 km per charge and supports 2C fast charging, where C stands for the rated capacity of the battery.  Introduced at the Chengdu Mot...
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    BYD launches home charging station sharing service in mainland China
    BYD has introduced a home charging station sharing service through its official app in mainland China, targeting owners of BYD vehicles within the same community. This service allows the owners of electric vehicle chargers and end users to negotiate transaction details, including charging time slots and fees, after exchanging contact information. BYD's new initiative is designed to utilize the typically idle charging stations during the day when owners are away, providing an opportunity ...
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    CATL signs 10-year agreement with Voyah to supply advanced battery technologies
    CATL has entered into a 10-year agreement with Voyah, a new-energy vehicle (NEV) brand under Dongfeng Motor, to strengthen its position as a battery supplier. The agreement, signed Dec. 17 in Ningde, Fujian, aims to prioritize the supply of CATL's advanced technologies such as the Qilin Battery, Freevoy Battery and Shenxing Battery, for integration into Voyah vehicles. CATL will also establish production capacity near Voyah's facilities to ensure a stable supply chain as Voyah scales up ...
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    Solid-state battery company WeLion achieves 824 Wh/kg energy density in its R&D lab
    Welion New Energy, a Chinese solid-state battery company, has announced a significant breakthrough in its solid-state battery technology, achieving an energy density of 824 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) in its laboratory tests. Notably, the company has set a future goal of exceeding an energy density of 1,000 Wh/kg. Chairman Yu Huigen shared these findings during a television program on Chinese state media, CCTV. Despite this advancement, Yu pointed out that high costs, especially due ...
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    BYD expands the use of its 240-kW electric motor in other mid-range EV models
    BYD is extending the application of its 240-kW peak-power electric motor, called the TZ200XYAT, to several midrange electric vehicles, including the Seal 07 EV, Seal 06 GT, Seal 06 EV, Qin Max, Han EV and Ti3, as per recent regulatory filings. This motor, a permanent-magnet synchronous motor, is rated at 120 kW with a peak output of 240 kW, equivalent to approximately 326hp. It is compatible with BYD's 800-V high-voltage architecture and also supports the megawatt flash charge system, featuri...
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    Tellus Power collaborates with Cornerstone Technologies to boost EV charging in Southeast Asia
    Tellus Power GLOBE Holding Ltd., an innovative provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Cornerstone Technologies Holding Ltd. to expand EV charging infrastructure and deploy advanced energy technologies in Hong Kong and Southeast Asian markets. Under the agreement, Cornerstone plans to expand its charging network in these regions, establishing a nonexclusive preferred supplier relationship. The partnership combines the strengths of...
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    Battery separator suppliers in China plan to raise prices, could impact EV battery cost
    Mainland China's lithium-ion battery supply chain is facing cost pressures due to proposed price increases from major battery separator manufacturers. This is expected to impact the electric vehicle battery costs in the near term. Several leading separator firms have announced price increases of up to 30% for wet-process separator products, as reported by NBD (Daily Economic News, China), with base film and coated film expected to experience similar increases. While some adjustments have begu...
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    Semisolid-state battery supplier WeLion New Energy plans to file for an IPO in mainland China
    Beijing WeLion New Energy Technology, a semisolid-state battery supplier for Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio Inc., is preparing for a domestic stock market listing by initiating pre-IPO tutoring work. The company plans to list on China's ChiNext stock market, a board for growth enterprises, with assistance from the domestic investment bank China Securities. As documented on the China Securities Regulatory Commission website, WeLion signed the pre-IPO tutoring agreement on Dec. 8. This p...
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    Ace Green Recycling advances global zero-emissions battery recycling strategy in key markets
    Ace Green Recycling Inc. has announced significant progress in its global expansion strategy, with zero-emissions battery recycling equipment deployments in Taiwan, Thailand and Armenia. The company is shipping equipment for projects in Taiwan and Thailand, and has commenced shipments to Armenia for lead and lithium recycling. In Taiwan, Ace is collaborating with ACME Metal Enterprise, with equipment set to arrive early in 2026, marking phase two of its deployment to expand zero-emissions cap...
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    Farasis to supply 10 GWh of batteries to GAC Aion’s Europe-bound EV models
    Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy announced a significant order to supply batteries for two electric vehicle models bound for Europe by GAC Aion — the Aion V and Aion UT. Farasis plans to provide its Super Pouch Solution (SPS) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system solution, with a total order capacity exceeding 10 GWh, which can power 100,000 EVs equipped with 100-kWh battery packs. Farasis' SPS system offers features such as long driving range, fast charging, high safe...
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    Nio Power signs new deal to advance the construction of battery-swap infrastructure in mainland China
    Nio Power, an energy subsidiary of electric-car maker Nio, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Wuhan-based Optics Valley Traffic Co. to advance the construction and operation of facilities such as battery-swap stations. The agreement was inked in Wuhan, Hubei, where Nio Power is also headquartered. The company focuses on collaboration in areas key to electric vehicle infrastructure, energy innovation and brand ecosystems. Optics Valley is a state-owned enterprise established ...
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    China sees record growth in EV charging infrastructure deployment
    China has established itself as a dominant force in the global electric mobility sector, creating a charging infrastructure network that surpasses those of other countries, according to industry experts. This infrastructure development is seen as a competitive advantage, helping to accelerate the adoption of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in the world's largest auto market. By the end of October, China's inventory of electric vehicle charging stations reached 18.65 million, marking a 54% increase...
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    Lithium producers in mainland China raise prices as growing demand tightens supply
    Chinese lithium producers are responding to a surge in demand by increasing prices, as reported by Shanghai Securities News. The report highlights that several major lithium iron phosphate (LFP) manufacturers have proposed price hikes, with one company planning to raise processing fees across its entire LFP product line by 3,000 yuan (about $420) per metric ton, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The price adjustment plan indicates that these pricing changes may be renegotiated in the event of significa...
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    Yokohama Rubber opens new car tire manufacturing plant in mainland China
    On Nov. 22, Yokohama Rubber held an inauguration ceremony for its new passenger car tire plant in Hangzhou, mainland China. This plant was the first developed under Yokohama Rubber's 1-year plant challenge, which aims to complete the construction of a plant within a year and achieve low-cost, highly efficient production.  Construction of the new plant started in December 2024 and was completed by November 2025, ahead of schedule. The plant aims to quickly achieve mass prod...
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