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CATL launches “condensed battery” with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg for aircraft; automotive version this year

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At Auto Shanghai, Chinese battery giant CATL launched what it calls a “condensed battery”—a type of semi-solid state cell with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg. For example, in 2021, CATL rolled out the first generation of sodium-ion battery with an energy density of 160 Wh/kg.

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Revealed: new Chinese EVs, but which could hit Australia?

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Chery GENE. Chery GENE concept. The state-owned auto company from Wuhu city in south-eastern Anhui province is in the process of relaunching in Australia. Niutron is an EV start-up established only in December 2021 by the billionaire co-founder of the Niu electric scooter company, Yan Li. Niutron Ziyoujia NV.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. Qoros Auto Co. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Guangzhou Automobile Group. seconds, and gradeability higher than 32%.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., and Chery Automobile Co.

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