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]
If you are not aware of Chinese battery technical leadership, it is probably time to take notice. As of 2025, CATL and BYD have over 50% of the world’s EV battery market share. From January to September, they accounted for 811.7 GWh. CATL and BYD are not the only battery … [continued]
Nissan is banking on the all new 2026 Nissan LEAF to pump up its EV sales in the US, riding a wave of publicity from the car's inclusion as a Top 3 Finalist in the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award program (cropped; credit Kyle Field, CleanTechnica).
Nissan is banking on the all new 2026 Nissan LEAF to pump up its EV sales in the US, riding a wave of publicity from the car’s inclusion as a Top 3 Finalist in the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award program.
China dominates the LFP battery technology which has been critical to making mass-market EVs possible. Read how the EU can, and why it must, catch up. For years, if not decades, the main barrier slowing down the mass-market uptake of electric cars (EVs) around the world has been their price … [continued]
Samsung SDI is facing challenges to its US battery factory plans as a result of the trade and tariff chaos in Washington.
Electroflow, a California start up, has created a new low energy process that makes battery grade materials from brine.
Tariffs, schmeriffs: GM plans to boost its EV sales record with low cost LFP batteries from CATL and a refresh of its popular Chevy Bolt.
The next Chevy Bolt is about 8 months away, so few pricing or technical details are available yet. It is expected to start around $30.000.
The GM-LG venture Ultium Cells anticipates a renewed burst of interest in electric vehicles despite the obstacles created by the new tax bill.
Ford is pushing forward with plans to bring an affordable EV to the US market, competing with Chinese automakers on cost. As for style, that’s still a secret.
