How China Built the LFP Battery Supply Chain in 23 Years
How China turned a difficult LFP cathode into a global industrial system through materials, cell manufacturing, pack design and vehicle-scale feedback.
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CATL and Robin Zeng: History, Batteries and Strategy
How Robin Zeng built CATL from an ATL spinout into the world’s largest EV battery supplier, with verified 2025 scale, technology status and risks.
CATL and Octopus Energy Form 50-50 JV to Build Europe’s First Heavy-Truck Battery Swap Network
CATL and Octopus Energy launch a 50-50 joint venture to build Europe's first heavy-truck battery swap network. Starting in the UK in 2027, 30+ mega swap hubs will serve 300,000 electric trucks, at costs claimed to undercut diesel.
CATL Expects Up to 20,000 EVs with Sodium-Ion Batteries in 2026
CATL expects up to 20,000 EVs with sodium-ion batteries in 2026, backed by $1.5B R&D and -30°C cold-weather operation as lithium prices surge 190%.
CATL Deploys Humanoid Robot Powered by Its Own Battery on the Production Line
Quick Answer CATL — the world’s largest EV battery maker with a 40.1% global market share — has put a humanoid robot powered by its…
EV Battery Technology 2026: LFP, Sodium and Solid-State
A source-checked guide to production EV batteries in 2026: LFP and NMC today, sodium-ion scale-up, solid-state timelines, battery swapping and flash charging.
CATL Tener Sodium Hits 15,000 Cycles: World’s First Field-Validated Sodium Storage Launches
Quick Answer CATL’s TENER Sodium is the world’s first field-validated sodium battery energy storage system. Launched June 22, 2026 in Munich, it delivers 15,000 cycles…
CATL Files Two Safety Patents to Harden EV Batteries Against Fire as Insurance Costs Soar
CATL, the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, has secured two new utility patents designed to physically prevent thermal runaway during collisions — a direct response…
Huawei HIMA Breaks CATL Monopoly: Gotion & CALB Enter AITO Supply Chain for ~10% Cost Savings
Quick Answer: Huawei’s HIMA alliance is breaking CATL’s exclusive battery supply by adding Gotion High-Tech and CALB to the AITO supply chain, achieving ~10% cost…
CATL Chairman Says Solid-State Batteries Years From Mass Market, Calls for Industry Reality Check
The chairman of CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has delivered the most authoritative reality check yet on solid-state batteries: true mass-market solid-state technology for…