CATL Inks Deal For 60 GWh Of Sodium Energy Storage Batteries Over Next Three Years
CATL and HyperStrong have inked a deal for 60 GWh of sodium-ion battery cells for energy storage systems over the next three years.
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Will Sodium-Ion Batteries Revolutionize Electric Ships?
Advancements in sodium-ion batteries have come from a new generation of cells from CATL, BYD, and others, bringing the possibility of lower cells costs at higher volume in the near future. CATL has stated it expects oceanic electric ships to be possible in the next three years. Could $20/kWh Naxtra … [continued]
CATL Announces 6-Minute Charging Time For Latest Battery
CATL made a host of new announcements this week, including a new fast charging unt that goes from 10 to 98 % SOC in 6 minutes.
#1 Battery Maker in World Says USA Can’t Make EVs without China
The world’s largest EV battery producer in the world, by far, is China’s CATL. Second is China’s BYD. The USA wants to block automakers from using Chinese batteries, but these Chinese companies are basically saying — yeah, good luck with that, hahaha. In fact, the general conclusion is that the … [continued]
Sodium & Quantum Batteries Move The Transition To Electricity Forward
Improvements in batteries are almost a daily occurrence, as sodium-ion batteries are poised for use in more applications.
Another Tesla Miss: Sodium-Ion Electric Cars Are Coming … From China
CHANGAN Auto and CATL of China are the partners behind a new electric passenger car powered by sodium-ion batteries, with a range-extender option and battery swapping opportunities, too.
Why Sodium-Ion Batteries Are Happening Now
CATL is the largest battery producer in the world. Any move it makes is noteworthy. While CATL has been making sodium-ion batteries for some time, production commitment has increased dramatically in 2026. CATL introduced its Naxtra line of batteries earlier in 2025 and has now announced plans for volume production … [continued]
CATL Shares Details Of Next Generation 5C Battery
CATL keeps pushing the boundaries of battery technology. Its latest announcement is about batteries that can charge at 5C.
Researchers are developing new materials to improve the performance of sodium-ion batteries for stationary energy storage and EVs, too (shown here, an outer layer protects the core of the carbon anode, courtesy of BAM).
Researchers Improve Sodium-Ion Batteries Almost 4× With Thin Layer Of Activated Carbon
Researchers are developing new materials to improve the performance of earth-abundant, sodium-ion batteries for stationary energy storage and EVs, too.
CATL Begins Commercial Production Of Sodium-Ion Batteries
CATL has begun commercial production of sodium-ion batteries, which perform very well in the cold and have a long life expectancy.
