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Electric vehicles are no longer an emerging trend-they are a structural force reshaping global mobility, energy systems, and industrial policy. In 2025, electric vehicles accounted for more than 25% of new vehicle sales globally, with China surpassing the 50% mark and Europe recording months where EVs outsold internal combustion vehicles entirely. As adoption accelerates, batteries…

In January 2026, China FAW Group reached a pivotal milestone in the global race toward next-generation electric vehicle technology. The successful rollout of Hongqi’s first all-solid-state battery prototype vehicle marks the transition of solid-state innovation from laboratory research to real-world vehicle validation-a moment with far-reaching implications for the automotive and energy storage industries. For global…

Battery technology is entering a decisive phase. As electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and grid-scale electrification accelerate globally, incremental improvements to conventional lithium-ion batteries are no longer sufficient. The next wave of competitiveness will be defined by breakthroughs in safety, energy density, charging speed, and lifecycle performance. Among the most promising developments are silver…

Solid-state batteries, long hailed as the next leap in electric mobility, promise higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety. After nearly a decade of development, China is moving decisively toward commercial deployment, signaling a shift that could impact automakers, supply chains, and energy infrastructure worldwide. Dongfeng Motor, a major Chinese state-owned automaker, targets a…

Executive Summary Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, is preparing to commercialize sodium-ion batteries at scale by the end of 2026, marking a pivotal inflection point in global battery technology strategy. For automakers, energy companies, and policymakers, CATL’s move signals more than a product launch-it reflects a structural…

A major breakthrough in battery technology has emerged from a leading research institution: a next-generation anode design that uses an external magnetic field to regulate lithium-ion transport, effectively suppressing dendrite growth while delivering significantly higher energy storage. This innovation could pave the way for a safer, explosion-free “dream battery” that overcomes two of the biggest…

BloombergNEF: Global Lithium-Ion Battery Prices Drop to $108/kWh in 2025 Despite Rising Metal Costs New York, December 9, 2025 — In a significant milestone for clean energy and electric mobility, BloombergNEF (BNEF) has reported that lithium-ion battery pack prices fell 8 percent year over year to reach an all-time low of $108 per kilowatt-hour in…

Rimac Advances Solid-State Battery Technology for Bugatti's Future Electric Supercars Rimac Technology, the EV division of the Rimac Group, has confirmed it is developing solid-state battery technology and next-generation compact e-axles for future Bugatti models, with a debut expected in 2030. The announcement was made by Nurdin Pitarevic, Chief Operating Officer at Rimac Technology, during…

A Game-Changing Leap in Battery Innovation A pioneering team at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has unveiled a patented coating that could redefine how industries power the future. This advanced lithium sulfur battery technology can extend battery lifespan up to five times, unlocking new opportunities for electric mobility and energy storage on…

Recycling Is No Longer a Weak Link in the EV Story For years, critics of electric vehicles have argued that producing and disposing of batteries offsets the environmental benefits of going electric. But recent data paints a far different picture. Thanks to groundbreaking advances in recycling science, electric vehicle batteries are now more sustainable, recoverable,…