catl.com has started trial production of battery cells at its new manufacturing facility in Debrecen, Hungary, as it prepares the plant for series production. The trial phase is focused on setting up, optimizing, and validating production equipment … [Read more...]
CATL launches modular TECTRANS II battery system for commercial EVs
CATL introduced its TECTRANS II commercial vehicle battery platform this week at IAA Transportation 2026, taking place September 14 to 20 in Hanover, Germany. The modular system is designed for battery-electric commercial vehicles and supports … [Read more...]
Schaeffler and CATL collaborate on BMS and X-in-1 electrification systems
Schaeffler and CATL have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop automotive battery management systems (BMS) and X-in-1 Integrated PowerBox solutions. The agreement builds on an existing customer project and will focus … [Read more...]
Kandi subsidiary to equip 18 CATL heavy-truck battery swap stations
Kandi Technologies Group announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, China Battery Exchange (Zhejiang) Technology Co., Ltd., has received an equipment procurement order from QIJI Energy, CATL’s heavy-truck battery swap business. Under the agreement, … [Read more...]
CATL unveils six battery platforms for fast charging and high energy density
CATL introduced six battery technologies during its Super Technology Day in Beijing, highlighting developments across fast-charging lithium-ion systems, high-energy-density batteries, hybrid architectures, and sodium-ion chemistry. The line-up … [Read more...]
ENEROC USA launches North American operations with CATL-backed EV battery systems
ENEROC USA has launched operations in North America in partnership with CATL, expanding the availability of lithium battery systems for electric vehicles (EVs) and industrial electrification applications. The collaboration brings CATL’s battery … [Read more...]
Sodium-ion battery enters mass-production passenger EV platform
CATL and CHANGAN Automobile have partnered to unveil what it describes as the first mass-production passenger electric vehicle (EV) equipped with a sodium-ion battery. The vehicle is expected to reach the market in mid-2026. The launch marks a … [Read more...]
New whitepaper aims to set direction for circular EV batteries
A new whitepaper, Leading the Charge: Turning Risk into Reward with a Circular Economy for EV Batteries and Critical Minerals, released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, presents an integrated, … [Read more...]
New LFP battery supports longer lifespan and faster charging for EVs
CATL, a global developer of advanced battery technologies, unveiled Shenxing Pro at its Open Day event, the company's annual showcase where it presents new technologies and strategic direction to partners, investors, and industry stakeholders. The … [Read more...]
New agreement to strengthen global EV battery supply chain
BASF and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) have signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials (CAM), a critical component of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). As EV adoption continues to rise globally, … [Read more...]
Advancing sodium-ion and dual-power EV battery chemistries
CATL recently unveiled three new electric vehicle (EV) battery products at its inaugural Super Tech Day. The products include: 1. The Freevoy Dual-Power Battery, Naxtra -- the world's first mass-produced sodium-ion battery 2. The … [Read more...]
New partnership sets long-term goal of 10,000 EV battery swap stations
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), one of China's largest integrated energy and chemical companies, and CATL, a global provider of new energy technologies, signed an industry and capital cooperation framework agreement in … [Read more...]
New EV chassis surpasses safety benchmarks, absorbing 85% of collision energy
CATL, a global provider of battery innovations, has launched its Bedrock chassis, an innovative battery-centered design that redefines safety standards for electric vehicles (EVs). Leveraging cell-to-chassis integration technology, this … [Read more...]
First hybrid vehicle battery to achieve an electric range of nearly 250 miles
CATL launched Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, the world's first hybrid vehicle battery to achieve a pure electric range of over 400 km (248.5 miles) and 4C superfast charging, signifying a new era for high-capacity EREV and PHEV batteries. With … [Read more...]
Contributing to a zero-carbon global shipping industry
CATL, a global provider of new-energy innovative technologies, recently released the industry’s first full-lifecycle collaborative operation cloud platform for new-energy vessels. The company has also released the first comprehensive energy … [Read more...]














