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CATL Shifts Leadership to Boost Battery Swapping Strategy
CATL is restructuring its passenger vehicle leadership to accelerate the expansion of its battery swapping business and infrastructure.
October 16, 2026, 03:54 AM·IT之家
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Changan and CATL Boost Battery Production Capacity
Changan and CATL are increasing their joint battery production capacity to 75 GWh with a ¥5 billion investment, while deepening collaboration on solid-state and sodium-ion technologies.
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China EV Battery Market Analysis: September 2026 Performance
China's EV battery installations hit 87.2 GWh in September 2026, with CATL and BYD maintaining their top positions despite a narrowing market share gap.
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CATL Dominates Global Battery Patent Landscape and Market Share
CATL has secured the top position in global battery patent applications over the last decade, while maintaining a 39.2% market share and expanding its strategic partnerships with major automakers.
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China's Power Battery Market Performance in September 2026
China's power battery sector saw significant growth in September 2026, with total production reaching 237.8 GWh and domestic installations hitting 87.2 GWh.
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CATL Chairman Donates Shares Worth $62.5 Million to Research Institute
CATL chairman Robin Zeng has donated 1.5 million company shares worth $62.5 million to support a research institute established by the company and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
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Aito Sets Timeline for European Market Entry
Chinese EV manufacturer Aito, a Seres Group brand, plans to enter the European market in autumn 2027 while expanding its battery production capacity in partnership with CATL.
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Avatr Debuts Flagship T09 Concept at Paris Motor Show
Avatr has unveiled its new flagship T09 concept SUV at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, targeting the luxury market with a price point of approximately $74 600.
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GAC Aion to Open Pre-orders for Ray 7 Sedan
GAC Aion is set to launch pre-sales for its new Ray 7 electric sedan on October 17, featuring Huawei drive technology and CATL batteries.
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DeepSeek Secures Major Funding as IPO Plans Emerge
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek is set to raise at least $12 billion, with Tencent and CATL leading the investment round.
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CATL Launches Major Battery Service Hub in Oslo
CATL has opened an 8,000-square-metre Ning Service Center in Oslo, its largest facility outside Asia, to support the Nordic electric vehicle market with battery diagnostics and repair.
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Changan Kaicheng V919 Glory Edition Electric Van Set for October Launch
Changan Kaicheng will launch its V919 Glory Edition electric van on October 13, featuring CATL batteries and a 355 km range.
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Global EV Battery Market Analysis: January-August 2026
Global EV battery installations grew by 19.7 percent to 844.2 GWh in the first eight months of 2026, with CATL and BYD dominating over half of the market.
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Aiva Launches ME7 Crossover in Paris
Aiva, a brand backed by Seres and CATL, has unveiled its first production crossover, the ME7, during Paris Fashion Week.
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CATL Expands Battery Swapping Network to 2,520 Stations
CATL has reached a milestone of 2,520 battery swapping stations across China and plans to deploy 1,000 additional highway locations by 2027.
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Changan and CATL Collaborate on Sodium-Ion Battery Swapping Technology
Changan Automobile is partnering with CATL to develop a new battery swapping project using sodium-ion technology to improve performance in extreme temperatures.
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CATL Unveils TECTRANS II Modular Battery Platform for Commercial Vehicles
CATL has launched the TECTRANS II modular battery platform for commercial vehicles, offering up to 1,000 km of range and a 1.5-million-kilometer service life for heavy-duty trucks.
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CATL Starts Battery Cell Testing at Hungarian Facility
CATL has initiated test production at its Debrecen battery plant in Hungary, marking a key step for the €7.34 billion project aimed at supplying major European automakers.
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CATL Begins Trial Operations at Major Hungarian Battery Plant
CATL has commenced trial operations at its new 100 GWh battery plant in Debrecen, Hungary, marking the company's largest manufacturing expansion outside of China.
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CATL Launches Trial Cell Production at Hungarian Facility
CATL has initiated trial production of battery cells at its upcoming 100 GWh facility in Hungary, marking a key step in scaling local supply for European automakers.
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