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CBAK Energy partners with JAC Motors to develop new battery cells, including 4680 format

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CBAK Energy Technology, a lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider, signed a three-year strategic agreement with Anhui Jianghuai Motors Group Co., JAC Motors is a Chinese state-owned automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer. Ltd for joint product development.

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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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SVOLT Energy Technology First to Scale Production of Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries with Soteria Battery Innovation Group

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SVOLT), a global advanced technology company and spin-off of Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motors, is first to begin commercialization of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) utilizing safety technology from Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG). GREENVILLE, S.C.,

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Sodium-Ion Powered EVs Roll off From Chinese EV Factories

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The first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV) using a sodium-ion battery has been introduced by JAC Motors. While lithium-ion batteries are more developed and have a higher density than sodium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries are cheaper, dependable, and have better cold-weather performance. Why Do We Care?

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Wanxiang and Ener1 receive Chinese Government approval for Li-ion storage systems JV; targeting capacity of equivalent to about 40K EV packs per year

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a division of the Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group Corporation, have received approval from the Chinese government for their joint venture to co-manufacture lithium-ion energy storage systems for the China market. Ener1, Inc. and Wanxiang Electric Vehicle Co.,

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SVOLT Energy Technology first to scale production of safer Li-ion cells using Soteria technology

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SVOLT Energy Technology, a global advanced technology company and spin-off of Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motors, is the first to begin commercialization of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) utilizing metallic thin-film separator technology from Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG).

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China’s CALB wants lithium battery factory in Portugal – ET Auto

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Chinese manufacturer CALB is planning on building a lithium-ion battery factory in Portugal, the APA Portuguese environment agency said on Monday. Portugal has the largest reserves in Europe of lithium, the main element in the batteries that power electric cars. The two billion-euro (USD 2.2 The two billion-euro (USD 2.2