Tianjin battery tech firm eyes ASSBs by ’26

Employees work at Doctors Energy’s battery production line in Tianjin.[Photo/China Daily] Chinese solid-state battery technology company Doctors (Tianjin) Energy Technology Inc plans to start all-solid-state battery (ASSB) production by 2026, after it starts operating a 1 gigawatt-hour quasi-solid-state battery production line. Pan Qinghai, founder of Doctors, said in an exclusive interview with China Daily that … Continue reading Tianjin battery tech firm eyes ASSBs by ’26

Tianjin battery tech firm eyes ASSBs by ’26

Employees work at Doctors Energy’s battery production line in Tianjin.[Photo/China Daily] Chinese solid-state battery technology company Doctors (Tianjin) Energy Technology Inc plans to start all-solid-state battery (ASSB) production by 2026, after it starts operating a 1 gigawatt-hour quasi-solid-state battery production line. Pan Qinghai, founder of Doctors, said in an exclusive interview with China Daily that … Continue reading Tianjin battery tech firm eyes ASSBs by ’26

Ganfeng Lithium inks JV deal in Turkiye

A worker operates on a production line at a lithium battery factory in Tangshan, North China’s Hebei province, Nov 29, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua] Ganfeng Lithium has announced a strategic partnership with Turkish battery maker Yigit Aku to establish a joint venture in Turkiye. The venture will invest $500 million to develop a lithium battery project with … Continue reading Ganfeng Lithium inks JV deal in Turkiye

Battery makers decry US protectionism, false accusations

A logo of CATL is seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on Nov 24, 2023. [Photo/VCG] Any attempt at protectionism or false accusations will not hinder Chinese electric vehicle battery makers from going global, as major battery firms Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd and Gotion High-Tech rejected US lawmakers’ allegations of so-called forced labor at their … Continue reading Battery makers decry US protectionism, false accusations

All-solid-state batteries rise in China’s EV field

An employee works on the production line of an all-solid-state battery maker in Chongqing. [CUI JINGYIN/FOR CHINA DAILY] Accelerated efforts of both the Chinese government and the private sector are expected to lead to installation of all-solid-state batteries in electric vehicles by 2027 nationwide and mass production of such batteries by 2030 at the latest, … Continue reading All-solid-state batteries rise in China’s EV field

China to invest $820m in cutting-edge battery tech, sources say

“Shenxing”, a fast-charging lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery made by China’s EV battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), is displayed during the press preview of the 2023 International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, Germany, Sept 4, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] China is planning to invest around 6 billion yuan ($820 million), the biggest amount of … Continue reading China to invest $820m in cutting-edge battery tech, sources say

New semi-solid batteries unveiled in 16th China Battery Fair

[Photo provided to China Daily] At the recently concluded 16th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2024), a series of new semi-solid batteries were unveiled to the public for the first time, marking a significant breakthrough in the sector. Shenzhen-based BAK Power Battery Co Ltd, the developer of the semi-solid batteries, said its products not only … Continue reading New semi-solid batteries unveiled in 16th China Battery Fair

State Grid-led new energy project boosts high-tech development in Huainan

China’s first megawatt-hour-level aqueous sodium-ion battery recently completed its testing stage and has entered the production phase. The accomplishment is said to be a milestone move in the aqueous sodium-ion battery energy storage demonstration project in Shannan High-tech Zone, Huainan, Anhui province. Led by the State Grid Huainan Power Supply Company, the project is one … Continue reading State Grid-led new energy project boosts high-tech development in Huainan

Advanced solid-state batteries a mutual ambition of carmakers

IM Motors starts presales of the L6 sedan in Shanghai on April 8. [photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese electric vehicle makers are rapidly adopting solid-state batteries in their latest models, with industry experts anticipating full use of this superior solution for the next generation of batteries by 2030. SAIC’s electric marque, IM Motors, started presales … Continue reading Advanced solid-state batteries a mutual ambition of carmakers

BAK Battery releases new small power battery

BAK Battery’s booth at 2023 Tech G. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BAK Battery recently released its new generation of continuous tab series small power batteries, featuring a set of configurations guaranteeing both high power and high capacity. The battery, according to the Shenzhen, Guangdong province-based company, targets the three major market segments of smart life, … Continue reading BAK Battery releases new small power battery