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DeepSeek close to sealing $7 billion funding in historic AI deal

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is nearing a massive $7.4 billion funding round, with tech giants Tencent and CATL leading the investment. DeepSeek’s fundraising would mark a new level of ambition from China’s AI leaders as they seek to compete with their American counterparts in the field.

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DeepSeek slated to draw $7 billion in maiden fundraising, sources say

The fundraising could value the company after the investment at between 350 billion yuan and 400 ‌billion yuan, ⁠or between $52 billion ⁠and $59 billion.

The Economic Times

CATL Launches World's Largest Energy Storage Testbed, Advancing Industry into Era of Real-World Validation

XIAMEN, China, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CATL's Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Research Institute (ESVL), the world's largest and most comprehensive one-stop testing and validation platform in the industry, officially commenced operations on May 28, marking a major step into the era of real-world validation for the industry.Spanning 10 hectares…

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VNET Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

VNET Group (NASDAQ:VNET) said its first-quarter 2026 results were driven by rapid expansion in its wholesale internet data center business, as management pointed to rising artificial intelligence-related demand and new large-scale orders as key growth catalysts. Rotating President Sharon Liu said t

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Ford Didn’t Fail at EVs. Here’s Why Energy Storage Upside Might Be Closer Than It Appears.

The automaker’s hairpin turn into battery storage solutions just scored its first major commercial win, and investors should be paying attention to F stock now.

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Reliance in talks with Chinese battery behemoth CATL & others for big battery system parts

Reliance Industries is in talks with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited and other global suppliers to source components for battery energy storage systems as it pushes ahead with its clean energy plans.

The Economic Times

Ford shares soar after Morgan Stanley’s bullish call on energy

Ford shares jumped as much as 15% after Morgan Stanley highlighted strong potential in its energy storage business. The broker sees possible supply deals with large commercial clients and hyperscalers, while Ford’s CATL partnership is viewed as a key advantage. Analysts also see growing value in its energy segment.

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Seven-day weeks and ‘debt bondage’: China’s first electric car plant in Europe mired in allegations of worker abuse

The BYD factory being built in Szeged, Hungary, is facing scrutiny after reports of EU labour laws being violated among the Chinese migrant workforce

The Guardian - UK

'Light years ahead of the rest of the world': China shows off the future of EV batteries at the Beijing Auto Show — as CATL and BYD race to cut charging times down to just five minutes

The Beijing Auto Show played host to numerous rapid-charging demos, as China looks to cut EV charging time to a minimum

TechRadar

Car batteries that charge in just 6-minutes have rolled out

Superfast Charging Battery gen three is finally fast enough to beat liquid fuel at the pump

Energy Insider: China Cuts Domestic Fuel Prices for First Time This Year

Middle East tensions roil China’s oil imports, CATL counters BYD with new fast-charging battery technology

Caixin Global

New EV battery promises incredible six-minute charges — as electric cars edge closer to gas pump refueling speeds

A new battery breakthrough from Chinese giant CATL means we're getting very close to EV charging matching gas refueling speeds.

TechRadar

CATL’s Latest LFP Battery Blows The Competition Out Of The Water

The third-gen Shenxing LFP battery promises ultra-fast charging speeds, with sub-4-minute 10-to-80% top-ups.

InsideEVs

Business Brief (April 17): AI Model Prices Rise on Compute Crunch

Moutai posts first annual revenue and earnings declines in decades, CATL market cap tops 2 trillion yuan

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Tech Brief (April 16): Alibaba Unveils No-Code AI Tool to Build Apps in Minutes

Douyin invests 500 million yuan in live-action short dramas, CATL’s first-quarter revenue jumps 52%

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Business Brief (April 14): CATL Said to Weigh $5 Billion Hong Kong Share Sale

Beijing addresses Iran-linked reports; OPEC trims oil demand forecast

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Tech Brief (Apr. 14): CATL Nears 2 Trillion Yuan Valuation

DeeSeek V4 expected in late April, ShengShu Technology completes 2 billion yuan funding round

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Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech

The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems

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Business Brief (April 8): Trump Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran

Battery giant CATL taps mining veteran, Foxconn trials foldable iPhone

LiveScience

China puts a sodium-ion battery into an EV for the first time — it can drive 248 miles on a single charge

A new vehicle is the first mass-produced passenger EV with a viable sodium-based alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries.

LiveScience

Sodium-ion batteries are getting ready for prime time. How can they improve EVs?

With potential safety improvements and lower manufacturing costs, Na-ion batteries are coming of age at precisely the right time.

InsideEVs

Donut Lab's Solid-State Battery Charges Fast. But Experts Still Have Questions

The individual cell charged in about five minutes in an independent test. But can it do that at the pack level over many charging sessions?

Tom’s Guide

The world’s first sodium-ion battery EV is here — here's how it could change everything

The world's first sodium-ion passenger EV can deliver 250 miles of range at temperatures as low as -58°F.

TechRadar

The world’s first EV with a sodium-ion battery has landed – and it beats traditional lithium batteries in one key way

A new sodium-ion battery technology has arrived in a new Chinese EV – and it promises to beat lithium-ion batteries in one important way.

InsideEVs

The World’s First Sodium-Ion Battery EV Is A Winter Range Monster

It’s the beginning of a “dual chemistry era” as sodium-ion batteries have overcome all hurdles to enter mass production.

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