China’s race to commercialise solid state batteries has entered a new phase in 2026, with major battery suppliers and automakers moving from laboratory research into early production expansion and pilot vehicle integration programs. Industry announcements over recent months show overlapping timelines across the
A new round of state level restrictions in the United States is adding friction to already complex technology relations with China, as Texas moves to bar government employees from using products linked to several major Chinese firms. The decision, announced by Texas Governor
China has become the undisputed leader in battery manufacturing, with major companies like CATL and BYD driving innovation and production at a global scale. These battery giants are powering the country’s booming electric vehicle (EV) market while also supporting renewable energy storage solutions,
China has become the world’s leading force in battery production, supplying the majority of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, and renewable energy storage. This dominance is not accidental, it is the result of strategic investment, advanced technology, and an
China’s push to strengthen its electric vehicle and semiconductor supply chains has taken another step forward with the creation of a new automotive chip company backed by two major industry players. Contemporary Amperex Technology, better known as CATL, has partnered with Unigroup Guoxin
China’s largest electric vehicle battery producer has taken a significant step in industrial automation. Contemporary Amperex Technology, widely known as CATL, has begun deploying humanoid robots at scale across its Zhongzhou production base in Luoyang, located in Henan province. The move represents one
China’s growing influence in global energy technology has taken another leap forward as its leading battery manufacturers form strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabia. According to Reuters and Nikkei Asia, CATL, BYD, and Gotion High-Tech have signed joint development agreements to build advanced lithium
How Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) became the powerhouse of the global EV transition. The Battery as the New Oil In the global race for clean energy, batteries are the new oil and CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.) is at the center of
