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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 shift away from lithium dependency, with implications for cost, safety, supply-chain resilience, and cold-climate performance.
CATL’s Market Position: Defining the Pace of Battery Innovation
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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 hurdles in lithium battery development: safety and capacity.
For C-suite leaders in automotive, energy storage, and advanced materials, this development represents a potential step-change in…
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 2025. This drop comes in spite of rising battery metal costs, indicating strong industry resilience and efficiency gains.
Overcapacity and LFP Chemistry Fuel Price Decline…
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 shift away from lithium dependency, with implications for cost, safety, supply-chain resilience, and cold-climate performance.
CATL’s Market Position: Defining the Pace of Battery Innovation
As…
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 hurdles in lithium battery development: safety and capacity.
For C-suite leaders in automotive, energy storage, and advanced materials, this development represents a potential step-change in…
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 2025. This drop comes in spite of rising battery metal costs, indicating strong industry resilience and efficiency gains.
Overcapacity and LFP Chemistry Fuel Price Decline…