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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,…

A Quantum Shift in Energy Storage The race to develop next-generation electric vehicle batteries has entered a defining moment. A breakthrough in solid-state battery technology is pushing the boundaries of energy density, charging speed, and safety. Chinese automaker Chery Automobile recently introduced a prototype solid-state battery with an energy density of 600 Wh/kg, nearly twice…

The Next Big Leap in Electric Vehicle Power Electric vehicle innovation is entering a new era. Solid state batteries, the long promised next generation of energy storage, are finally approaching commercial reality. These advanced power cells could soon deliver lighter, faster charging, and more durable batteries, transforming how the world drives and powers its machines.…