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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

Caixin Global · Apr 14

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

The Independent UK · Apr 13

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

Battery giant CATL taps mining veteran, Foxconn trials foldable iPhone

Caixin Global · Apr 8

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 · Feb 9

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 · Feb 5

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.

InsideEVs · Feb 1

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 · Jan 20

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 · Jan 15

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 · Dec 24, 2025

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 · Dec 5, 2025