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In just over 6 minutes, CATL’s new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery can be fully recharged, beating out BYD’s Blade Battery
CATL’s latest Shenxing 3 and Qilin 3 batteries promise faster charging and longer range
The evolving electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket offers significant opportunities. As EV adoption rises, demand surges for specialized battery diagnostics, software services, charging solutions, and modular components.
In striking upgrades, Chinese battery manufacturers are making EV charging as quick as refilling a gas tank. A new battery from Chinese company CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer,
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ChargePoint is one of the largest EV charger companies in America. Here's how its latest innovation could help the electric vehicle market progress.
The development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is well equipped to cope with both raw material shortages and price increases.
In China, some EV owners have the option to swap out a low battery for a fully charged one, instead of waiting at a charging station. The whole process only takes about three minutes.
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China’s latest EV showstopper costs $13,000, tops 300 miles, and offers a 99-second battery swap
Forget debating charging speeds: the $13,000 Aion RT Super swaps its entire CATL battery pack in 99 seconds, covers 314 miles on a charge, and could signal a turning point in how affordable EVs tackle range anxiety globally.
Hyundai Motor Group is launching a pilot project that allows EV batteries to be used on a subscription basis, instead of being owned by the car buyer, in a move aimed at lowering the cost of switching to electric vehicles.
Earlier in April 2026, Redwood Materials and Rivian announced a partnership to deploy a 10 megawatt-hour second-life battery energy storage system at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois plant, using more than 100 reused EV packs to cut peak power costs and support grid reliability.