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The Export Value of Chinese Lithium-ion Batteries Increased by 73.2% in the First Four Months of 2023

On May 29th, the China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS) announced that from January to April 2023, the cumulative export value of lithium-ion batteries in China was $21.24 billion, compared to $12.26 billion during the same period in 2022, representing a year-on-year growth of 73.2%.

China’s Electric Vehicle and Lithium Battery Exports See Impressive Performance

The General Administration of Customs of China reported that the export of electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar cells reached 264.69 billion yuan ($38 billion) in the first quarter of 2023, a year-on-year increase of 66.9%.

Tianqi Lithium Denies Investing in Mercedes-Geely Smart Venture

On May 4, Tianqi Lithium, a Chinese mining and manufacturing company, denied rumors that it was considering investing in Smart Automobile, stating that "we have no information to disclose on this matter."

BYD Wins Qualification as Lithium Battery Material Producer in Chile

BYD announced that its Chilean subsidiary, BYD Chile SpA, has reached an agreement with Chilean governmental organization CORFO on lithium battery material production.

The 2023 World EV & ES Battery Conference to Be Held in Sichuan in June

The 2023 World EV & ES Battery Conference is scheduled to take place in Yibin, a prefecture-level city located in the southeastern part of Sichuan Province, China. The conference will be held from June 8th to 11th and marks a return to the same location as last year's event which took place in July.

CATL’s Q1 Net Profit Reaches $1.43B, Gross Profit Margin Exceeds 20%

On April 20th, CATL released an impressive first-quarter financial report. The report revealed that the company achieved an operating income of 89.038 billion yuan ($12.96 billion) in the first quarter of this year, which is an increase of 82.91% compared to last year's figures.

CATL and BYD Plan to Start Mass Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries Within This Year

Power battery manufacturer CATL will begin mass production of sodium-ion batteries for vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year. BYD's self-developed sodium-ion battery will also enter mass production later this year.

BYD Secures Discounted Prices for Lithium Battery Materials in Chile

On April 19th local time, the official website of Chilean state-owned company CORFO announced that BYD Chile has been awarded the status of a qualified lithium producer, so that it can obtain preferential prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate quotas.

Frontline Workers of CATL Report A Decrease in Workload and Income

Many frontline workers at CATL, a Chinese battery giant, have reported reduced income and no work to do. As a result, some of these workers have opted to resign.

CATL Officially Releases Condensed Battery

On April 19th, CATL unveiled its innovative cutting-edge battery technology - Condensed Battery at the 2023 Auto Shanghai.

CATL Rival Sunwoda EVB Release New Battery to Support 1,000km Cruising Range

At the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, Sunwoda EVB, a Chinese battery manufacturer, introduced the "flash charging battery". This innovative technology enables electric vehicles to travel up to 1000 kilometers on a single charge.

CATL’s Sodium-ion Batteries to Be Used in Chery Vehicles

On April 16, CATL, a prominent battery company, announced that Chery vehicles will be equipped with its sodium-ion batteries. Additionally, the state-owned automobile manufacturer and CATL will collaborate to launch a new battery brand named "ENER-Q".

Tesla’s New Megapack Battery Factory in Shanghai Starts Recruiting

Tesla has started recruiting for its new factory in Shanghai, China that will produce Megapack large-scale energy-storage units.

CATL to Release Condensed Matter Battery Technology April 19

On April 19, global battery giant CATL will release condensed matter battery technology and its zero-carbon strategy.

USTC Develops Battery that Can Be Fully Charged in 18 Seconds

Recently, the team from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) developed new aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). The related achievement was recently published in the international academic journal PNAS.

Tesla Builds A Megafactory in Shanghai

On April 9th, the signing ceremony for Tesla's Megafactory project was held in Shanghai. The factory will be built in the Lingang New Area of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.

Chinese Scientists Achieve Superionic Hydride Ion Conduction at Ambient Temperatures

A research team from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences demonstrated a technique that enables a room-temperature all-solid-state hydride cell by introducing and exploiting defects in the lattice structure of rare earth hydrides.