EVs
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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Money
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.
CnEVPost
EVs
ACC Hits Five Million Cell Production Milestone in France
The battery joint venture ACC has produced five million cells in France and plans to expand its Douvrin gigafactory capacity to nearly 26 GWh by next year.
electrive.com
EVs
LG Energy Solution Partners With Indigotech for EV Battery Supply
LG Energy Solution will supply 46-series cylindrical batteries to US startup Indigotech for its electric commercial van platforms starting in 2027.
electrive.com
EVs
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.
electrive.com
EVs
GM Advances LMR Battery Production Plans
General Motors is upgrading its Tennessee facility to begin commercial production of lithium manganese-rich EV batteries by 2028.
CleanTechnica
EVs
BYD Commissions New Power Battery Production Hub in Xixian
BYD has fully launched its new power battery production base in Xixian, which serves as a primary manufacturing hub for second-generation Blade Batteries and flash-charging technology.
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EVs
Geely Invests in NIO Power to Expand Battery-Swapping Network
Geely Holding Group has secured a 30% stake in NIO Power through a strategic partnership that includes a cash investment of RMB 640 million and the integration of Yiyi Power.
CleanTechnica
EVs
GEL to Launch Lithium Extraction Project in Cornwall by 2029
UK-based Geothermal Engineering Limited plans to begin commercial lithium extraction in Cornwall by 2029, supported by a £10 million government grant.
electrive.com
EVs
Geely Debuts AI-Powered Charging to Extend Battery Life
Geely has unveiled an AI-driven fast charging system that uses micro-pulse technology to repair battery degradation and extend cycle life by up to 20%.
Electrek
EVs
EVE Energy Unveils AI-Driven Battery Solutions at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026
EVE Energy debuted its AI-powered Open Source Battery 4.0 at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, securing over 30 GWh in new strategic orders from global partners.
electrive.com
EVs
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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EVs
Porsche Achieves 100% Recycled Cathode Material in Pilot Battery Cells
Porsche and recycler Cylib have developed battery cells using 100% recycled cathode materials, aiming for mass production by 2028.
IXBT.com
EVs
Nio and CATL Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Nio and CATL are expanding their strategic partnership to focus on long-life battery development, battery-swapping infrastructure, and global market expansion.
IT之家
EVs
Porsche Achieves Milestone in Battery Recycling with Cylib
Porsche and Cylib have developed a battery cell with a 100% recycled cathode, preparing the automaker for upcoming EU digital battery passport requirements.
Motor1.com
EVs
China EV Battery Market Hits New 2026 Peak in August
China's EV battery installations hit a 2026 high of 79.0 GWh in August, driven by record LFP battery adoption and surging demand for energy storage solutions.
CnEVPost
EVs
LG Energy Solution Optimizes LMR Battery Performance via Voltage Control
LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University have developed a method to stabilize LMR batteries by adjusting voltage limits, achieving 92.2% capacity retention after 883 cycles.
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EVs
LG Advances LMR Battery Development to Challenge LFP Technology
LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University have improved the durability of LMR batteries, aiming to offer a cheaper, high-density alternative to LFP cells for electric vehicles.
IXBT.com
EVs
Nexeon Secures £100 Million for Battery Material Expansion
UK-based silicon anode developer Nexeon has raised £100 million to expand its manufacturing capabilities and research operations.
Charged EVs
Money
Rebaba Secures $4.6 Million to Repurpose EV Batteries
Stockholm-based startup Rebaba has raised $4.6 million in a seed round led by Sistafund and EIT Urban Mobility to scale its second-life electric vehicle battery storage technology.
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