CATL Rolls Out Tectrans II Light Truck Battery with Sub-7-Minute 80% Charge
CATL launched the Tectrans II Ultra-Fast Charging battery and shared charging stations, enhancing electrification for light commercial vehicles in China.
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Global EV battery installations reached 469.2 GWh in early 2026, highlighted by strong demand and dominant Chinese manufacturers like CATL and BYD.
CATL Expands Chocolate Battery-Swap Network to 2,000 Stations
CATL rapidly expands its battery swapping network, aiming for 3,000 stations while competing with established player NIO.
CATL, CALB Join Push to Cap Supplier Payment Terms at 60 Days
China’s power battery industry is moving to standardize supplier payment practices, following similar commitments made earlier by automakers.
CATL Rolls Out Choco-SEB Network for Commercial Operation in Hong Kong
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CATL Teams Up With Galbot to Deploy Humanoid Robots in Battery Production
CATL and Galaxy General Robotics signed a cooperation agreement to enhance smart production and establish service standards for humanoid robots.
CATL, Octopus Energy Form JV for European Truck Battery-Swapping Network
The partners plan to expand the network to more than 30 sites by 2035 as electric truck adoption gains momentum across Europe.
China Targets 40% Electrification Rate for New Heavy-Duty Trucks by 2030
China aims for electric heavy trucks to represent 40% of new sales by 2030, with significant infrastructure support and rapid growth expected.
China EV Battery Installations Hit 71.9 GWh in May: CATL Holds 46.14%, BYD 16.56%
China’s battery industry showed significant growth in May 2026, led by NEV demand and LFP technology dominance.
CATL Eyes Lithium-Air Batteries With Energy Density of 3,500 Wh/kg
CATL’s Chief Scientist, Wu Kai, emphasizes lithium-air batteries as a future technology with potential energy density up to 3,500 Wh/kg. However, they face significant technical challenges and remain in labs, while sodium-ion batteries quickly advance toward commercialization.