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CATL targets heavy-duty transport with its new Tianxing batteries, boasting breakthroughs in range, charging speed, and durability.

CATL launches advanced battery lineup to electrify heavy-duty vehicles

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Humanoid robots take center stage in CATL’s push to expand its horizons and evolve past its identity as a battery powerhouse.

CATL bets big on robotics as it looks beyond batteries

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Battery giant CATL turns conservative to sustain profits amid price war

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The brand’s first product, Tianxing-L, offers super fast-charging and long-range solutions for commercial electric vehicles, addressing key industry challenges.

CATL launches Tianxing battery brand, targets commercial EV applications

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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Ultra-fast charging batteries hold promise, but significant infrastructure challenges remain to be addressed.

CATL and BYD lead the charge in developing 6C batteries for EVs

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CATL tops China's corporate subsidies list, outranking oil majors

CATL tops China&#8217;s corporate subsidies list, outranking oil majors

Clearer production timelines and strong policy support are boosting investor confidence in China's solid-state battery projects.

Growing confidence in solid-state batteries sparks investor interest in China

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Beijing forms a national alliance in an all-out effort to revolutionize the EV market.