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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.

LiveScience

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?

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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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

TechRadar

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.

InsideEVs

CATL Says Ultra Fast Charging Won’t Kill Its New Battery

CATL has revealed a new type of battery that it promises will retain 80% of its capacity after 3,000 rapid charging cycles.

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Why LFP Became The Dominant EV Battery Chemistry In 2025

Lithium-iron phosphate is now the most widely deployed EV battery chemistry in the world. Thank China's dominance in the space.

InsideEVs

Ford Hybrids May Use Cutting-Edge Batteries From China's BYD: Report

The two auto giants are in talks for a potential partnership for lithium–ion batteries for hybrids.

InsideEVs

All Major EV Battery Chemistries, Explained

Here’s all you need to know about the magic that happens inside your EV battery and how it impacts range, charging and performance.

InsideEVs

These Were The 10 Biggest EV Battery Developments In 2025

From sodium-ion to the EV slowdown, the battery industry saw breakthroughs, setbacks and everything in between in 2025.

InsideEVs

Energy Insider: CATL Breaks Ground on Joint Battery Plant in Spain

Chinese miners face policy headwinds in Indonesia, Hunan Construction targets billions in Middle East projects

Caixin Global

CATL and Stellantis break ground on Spain’s largest EV battery plant

Europe’s second-largest carmaker Stellantis and Chinese EV battery giant CATL have started construction on a €4.1bn battery factory in northeastern Spain, expected to create 4,000 jobs.

Euronews

Energy Insider: Maersk-Owned Ports Operator Taps Chinese Tech for Decarbonization

Changan Auto executive urged caution over the development of all-solid-state batteries, China’s market regulator granted conditional approval for a lithium JV between Chile’s state-run copper giant Codelco and local lithium maker SQM

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Tesla Is Set to Buy $2 Billion in Energy Storage Systems Batteries. What Does That Actually Mean for TSLA Stock?

What does Tesla’s reported $2 billion battery deal with Samsung SDI actually mean for its stock?

InsideEVs

China Is Making 800-Mile EV Batteries. Here’s Why America Can’t Have Them

Chinese automaker Chery is gearing up for a fight with CATL and BYD in the solid-state battery race.

Caixin Global

Business Brief (Oct. 21): China’s GDP Growth Slows

Used home prices fall in 70 cities, Unitree Robotics unveils humanoid robot

TechRadar

Toyota says it will launch the world’s first solid-state EVs in 2027, but is that realistic? Here’s what experts say

With so many automotive giants in the running, is Toyota's claims of debuting a solid-state EV true? Here's what experts say.

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Benzinga

Tesla Rival Nio's LiDAR Supplier Receives Hong Kong Stock Listing Approval Through SPAC

Nio Inc.'s (NYSE:NIO) LiDAR supplier Seyond Holdings Ltd. received approval from authorities in China for its Hong Kong stock listing through a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC).

InsideEVs

Why GM Pulled The Plug On Hydrogen

Today on Critical Materials: GM kills next-gen hydrogen program, China's CATL is quietly owning the EV battery game and California hits a major EV milestone.

Benzinga

Tesla Battery Maker CATL, Rival BYD Dominate Global EV Battery Market As Sector Records Nearly 35% Growth From January To August

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technologies Ltd. (CATL), rival BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF) continue to dominate the global EV battery market in 2025.

InsideEVs

Why The Volvo EX60 Will Take Volvo's Battery Game To The Next Level

The Volvo EX60 could be a game-changer for the brand when it goes on sale next year. It will offer cutting-edge battery technology.

TechRadar

I'm convinced solid-state batteries will be a big turning point for EVs soon – here’s why

Solid-state batteries have been the next big thing in EVs for years, but they're finally gaining momentum. Here's when experts think they'll finally move out of the prototype lab and onto the roads.

Benzinga

Lithium Miners Sink As CATL Prepares To Restart, Large Deals Continue In The Background

Global lithium producers tumbled on Tuesday after Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (OTCPK: CYATY), the world's largest battery maker, announced that it is preparing to resume operations at its Jianxiawo mine in Yichun, Jiangxi province, earlier than expected.

InsideEVs

New EV Battery Tech Lasts 600,000 Miles, Charges In 10 Minutes

CATL unveiled a new LFP battery design for Europe that promises 470 miles of range. We break down the company's big claims here.

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