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- 1CATL Unveils EV Battery With Six-Minute Charge and 1,000-km Range●TECHNOLOGY: China’s CATL Debuts EV Battery With Speedy Six-Minute Recharge and a 1,000-km Range
Chinese battery maker CATL has unveiled a new electric vehicle battery that can recharge in about six minutes and deliver a range of roughly 1,000 kilometres on a single charge. The debut highlights CATL's push to lead the global EV battery market by easing drivers' concerns over charging times and long-distance travel.
- 2Geely to Buy 30% Stake in Nio's Battery-Swapping Unit●Geely To Buy 30% Stake in Rival Nio’s Battery-Swapping Unit
Geely has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in the battery-swapping business of rival Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio. The move would link two competing automakers in the infrastructure segment that Nio has built out as a differentiator for its cars, allowing drivers to exchange depleted batteries for charged ones in minutes. The reported deal highlights growing consolidation and cooperation in China's crowded electric vehicle market.
- 3BYD says its solid-state EV battery is nearly road-ready▼BYD Says Its New Solid-State EV Battery Tech Is Nearly Ready For The Open Road
Chinese EV maker BYD says its new solid-state battery technology is nearly ready for real-world use, a step that could mean longer driving ranges, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion packs. Automakers worldwide are racing to commercialize solid-state cells, and BYD's claim puts it among the frontrunners.
- 4NIO Signs Battery Swapping Deal with Geely●NIO Announces Definitive Agreements for Strategic Transaction with Geely Holding Group in Battery Swapping and Charging Businesses
Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO has signed definitive agreements for a strategic transaction with Geely Holding Group covering battery swapping and charging businesses. The move deepens cooperation between the two automakers in power-swap infrastructure, a technology NIO has invested heavily in and has been seeking to open to other manufacturers. The deal is drawing attention from investors tracking NIO's cost pressures and the broader shift toward shared EV charging networks in China.
- 5Norwegians keep buying Chinese EVs despite rising scepticism●Why Norwegians are buying more Chinese EVs despite growing scepticism
Sales of Chinese electric vehicles in Norway are growing even as scepticism about Chinese-made cars increases in the country. Yahoo Finance reports that Norwegian buyers continue to choose Chinese brands, apparently drawn by price, quality and availability, notwithstanding political and public wariness. Norway remains a key test market for Chinese EV makers seeking a foothold in Europe, and the trend suggests consumer demand is holding up against the sceptical mood.
- 6Chinese automakers unveil 5-minute ultrafast EV charging▼Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging
Chinese auto companies are racing ahead in electric vehicle technology with ultrafast charging systems that can replenish a battery in about five minutes, comparable to a petrol stop. The development, reported widely in US regional press, highlights how far Chinese manufacturers have pulled ahead in charging speed, intensifying concerns about competition with Western and Japanese automakers in the global EV market.
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Reports suggest Chinese electric vehicle makers Nio and Geely could announce an agreement on September 28. Details of the deal have not been confirmed, and neither company has publicly commented on the nature of the rumoured arrangement, which would mark a notable development in China's competitive EV sector.