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China's CATL Launches New EV Sodium Battery

Chinese battery giant CATL launched on Monday a new sodium-ion battery it says will restructure the electric car industry, and a new system to combine two battery technologies into one car.

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CATL's New LFP Battery Beats BYD’s 5-Minute EV Charging Speeds

The race is on to make the electric vehicle experience as convenient as owning gas-powered cars. China’s battery giants are in a head-to-head battle on that front. BYD recently unveiled its Super-e Platform, which can add 248 miles (400 kilometers) of range in five minutes. Now just days before Auto…

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Volkswagen Is Plotting A High-Tech Comeback In China

In today’s automotive industry, carmakers can’t just stubbornly continue following their decades-old script. They have to constantly adapt by riding the wave of new technologies, or risk extinction. It seems like Volkswagen finally understands this reality, especially in its second-largest market: China. The automaker’s sales suffered a setback in China in 2024,…

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China's Biggest Battery Maker May Buy Nio's Battery Swapping Network

Chinese EV battery titan CATL is reportedly looking to grow its empire. The world's biggest battery company wants to be more than just a supplier. Its latest endeavor is a joint venture with Nio in a move that would standardize battery swapping—a move which would revolutionize the EV industry by…

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CATL And Nio Join Forces To Standardize Battery Swapping

I’ve already experienced Nio’s battery swap ecosystem. Used on both the full line of Nio vehicles and the Onvo L60, this battery swap scheme promises to lower the cost of entry for EVs while shortening the time to get a full charge to as little as 2 minutes and 36 seconds.…

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Not just Jack Ma: Who’s who at the Monday summit that’s seen as a ‘symbolic’ end to China’s tech crackdown

Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei, BYD’s Wang Chuanfu, and Xiaomi’s Lei Jun were among the leading tech executives who met with Xi Jinping on Monday.

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CATL Plans Billion Listing In Hong Kong Stock Exchange

CATL, the world's largest EV battery producer, applies for B Hong Kong IPO to fuel global expansion and maintain market dominance.

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Despite Elon Musk’s close ties to Trump, Tesla’s CFO admits the president’s tariffs plan would ‘have an impact on our business and profitability’

The company works with Chinese manufacturers such as BYD and CATL for its car batteries.

Fortune

The end of climate stability is the end of the insurance market

Also: Tesla board must return compensation, Quantum computing stocks take big hit.

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Global Shares Mixed Despite Positive U.S. Jobs Market Reports

Global shares show mixed performance amid positive U.S. economic reports. Concerns over inflation and tariffs persist. Stay informed on market movements.

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Tesla battery cell partner CATL threatens to sue Pentagon after landing on 'blacklist'

A key partner for Elon Musk’s Tesla is threatening to sue the U.S. government over the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist it from federal contracts, blasting it as a “mistake.”

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US ups pressure on Tencent by designating it a Chinese military company

US adds Tencent and others to an entity list composed of companies believed to be related to the Chinese military.

TechRadar

US adds Tencent to blacklist of firms with suspected ties to Chinese military

Pentagon also adds top battery maker CATL to annually updated list

The Independent UK

US Adds Chinese Companies To Military Ties List

U.S. expands list of Chinese companies with alleged military ties, sparking backlash and calls for reversal.

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Tencent loses billions in market value after the U.S. alleges the video game giant has links to China’s military

The Department of Defense accused Tencent and EV battery giant CATL of having ties to China’s military. Tencent calls the decision “clearly a mistake.”

The Independent UK

Chinese tech giants Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies

The U.S. Defense Department has added major Chinese technology companies including gaming and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the world’s biggest battery maker CATL to its list of companies it says have ties to China’s military

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US Adds Tencent And CATL To List Of Alleged Chinese Military Companies

US Department of Defense adds Tencent and CATL to list of firms allegedly working with China's military, impacting their commercial progress.

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US DoD adds CXMT, CATL, Tencent to list of companies suspected of aiding the Chinese military

The U.S. Defense Department adds CXMT, CATL, and Tencent to the Section 1260H.

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China Leads Expansion Of Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping

Learn about China's lead in electric vehicle battery swapping and challenges faced in the U.S. and Europe. Explore the future of EV infrastructure and indu...

The Independent UK

China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?

Global battery maker CATL says it will expand its electric vehicle battery swapping in China in 2025

The Independent UK

China's CATL is planning a major expansion of battery swapping for electric vehicles

The world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles says it will get into battery swapping in China in a big way starting next year

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CATL To Launch Massive Battery Swapping Network In China

CATL's entry into battery swapping in China signals a significant shift in the EV landscape, offering insights into the future of EV technology and infrast...

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Battery Prices Down So Sharply That EVs Could Reach Gas Car Prices By 2026

“I don’t like electronic cars,” said a middle-aged woman sitting next to me on a recent flight out of New York. “They’re more expensive and don’t go too far,” she added before casually revealing that both her sons in Texas drive Teslas.

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CATL And Stellantis To Build Battery Factory In Spain

CATL and Stellantis to invest 4.1 billion euros in a battery factory in Spain for electric vehicles, leveraging renewable energy sources. EU's green transi...

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China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in Spain

Chinese electric battery giant CATL and automaker Stellantis say they will build a major battery factory in northern Spain

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