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First observation of the moment lithium batteries breakdown… Key clue to extending EV range

A crucial clue to simultaneously increasing electric vehicle (EV) driving range and battery lifespan has been discovered. A research team at KAIST university has...

CATL chief scientist explains how AI accelerates battery R&D

Wu Kai, chief scientist of CATL, elaborated on how the battery giant is leveraging AI (artificial intelligence) to accelerate R&D, as the technology reshapes...

AI extends EV battery lifetime by nearly 23 precent — without increasing charging time

Fast charging without shortening battery lifetime is one of the key challenges in the electrification of transport. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology now...

Overnight Range Loss: OTA ‘Battery Locking’ Sparks Trust Crisis in China’s EV Market

China’s electric-vehicle market is embroiled in a fresh trust crisis after media reports alleged that some automakers used over‑the‑air (OTA) software updates to reduce...

KERI says it has resolved “interfacial instability” in all-solid-state battery commercialization

A research team led by Dr. Nam Ki-Hun at the Battery Materials and Process Research Center of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has...

CATL and HyperStrong Seal Record 60 GWh Sodium‑Ion Deal, Signalling Commercial Breakthrough

CATL and HyperStrong on April 27 signed a three‑year strategic cooperation agreement for 60 GWh of sodium‑ion batteries, marking what both companies call the...

Understanding the short circuit in solid-state batteries

Max Planck researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind dendrite-induced short circuits in solid-state batteries, a step toward safer, longer-lasting next-generation batteries Smartphones, electric vehicles and...

Battery technology takes off as markets adjust

The development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is...

CATL unveils new battery products at 2026 tech day to defend market lead

CATL rolled out a series of new battery products at its 2026 Tech Day held this evening, covering applications ranging from passenger vehicles and...

Rising Costs to Drive Further Increases in EV Cell Prices in 2Q26, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest research on the lithium battery industry reveals that surging raw material prices in 1Q26 supported an upward trend in EV battery pricing...

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