Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is reportedly preparing to launch a new 8-series high-nickel battery in 2026. The packs will be installed in range-extended vehicles from leading electric vehicle makers. The 8-series high-nickel battery is a type of ternary lithium battery. Its cathode materials contain about 80% nickel, with the rest split between cobalt and manganese, which gives the battery its name. This chemistry once had its moment in the spotlight. A few years ago, 8-series batterie...

Former Honor vice chairman Wan Biao has joined Envision AESC as global CEO. He will also serve as executive director and CTO of parent company Envision Group, according to an internal letter circulated on September 22 and reported by 36Kr. “It is a great honor to join Envision AESC as CEO,” Wan said in the letter. “I look forward to working with the global team to seize the new wave of growth in the renewable energy industry, continue to deliver safe, high-performance solutions to customer...

Li Auto and Sunwoda’s battery arm SEVB will set up a joint venture (JV) with equal capital contributions. The company has already been registered with the Shanghai Administration for Market Regulation and, according to public records, will focus on producing and selling lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. 36Kr has learned that the entity, legally registered in Shandong, will be used to manufacture Li Auto’s self-developed batteries, which could be installed in vehicles as early as n...

Leapmotor has started supplying its self-developed battery packs to external customers, marking its expansion into component sales. While the battery cells are still sourced from suppliers such as Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the packs themselves are designed and assembled in-house by Leapmotor. This new business is managed by Lingxiao Energy Technology, a subsidiary focused on battery R&D. The unit has already secured orders from more than five new energy commercial vehicle manu...

Within the span of two weeks, China’s power bank industry has been plunged into turmoil, with nearly every major manufacturer swept up in the fallout. At the center of it all is Romoss, once dubbed the nation’s power bank. The company now teeters on the brink of collapse. At around 1 a.m. on July 6, Romoss issued an official notice announcing a full suspension of operations. The company cited changing market conditions and internal business needs, stating that, following a shareholder meetin...