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CATL releases first-generation sodium-ion battery and AB lithium-sodium battery pack.

CATL unveiled its first-generation sodium-ion battery at an online technology launch event, achieving an energy density of 160Wh/kg, supporting fast charging to 80% in 15 minutes, and delivering excellent low-temperature performance. The company also introduced the AB battery system, which integrates sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries to leverage their complementary advantages, and plans to establish a foundational industrial chain by 2023.

Aug 20, 2026

The high-energy-density materials market will reach $206.7 billion by 2034.

In 2024, the global market size for high energy density materials was 61.2 billion USD, with projections of 70 billion USD in 2025 and 206.7 billion USD by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. The Asia-Pacific region leads the market, with Tesla holding over a 15.2% share. The adoption of electric vehicles, demand for renewable energy storage, and upgrades in consumer electronics are the core growth drivers.

Aug 7, 2026

Electric Vehicle Next-Generation Solid-State Battery Market: Expected to Reach $16.4 Billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 46.1%

According to the latest report from Global Market Insights, the global next-generation solid-state battery market for electric vehicles is expected to grow from $542.3 million in 2026 to $16.4 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 46.1%. The Asia-Pacific region holds the largest market share, with sulfide electrolytes and pouch batteries being the mainstream technology directions. CATL, Samsung SDI, Solid Power, Toyota, and WeLion New Energy rank among the top five, together accounting for a 49% market share.

Jul 31, 2026

Event Sponsorship: Next Generation Batteries and Hydrogen Energy – CHEManager

September 17, 2026 online seminar covering cutting-edge topics such as solid-state batteries, sodium-ion batteries, cathode chemistry, Power-to-X, and green hydrogen, providing a comprehensive technological overview for R&D and engineering professionals in the chemical industry. Sponsors can precisely reach their target audience.

Jul 24, 2026

Australian Government Adds A$45 Million in ARENA Support for Sicona’s Wollongong Battery Materials Expansion

Based on three source documents, the Australian government is providing an additional A$45 million through ARENA to support Sicona Battery Technologies in expanding its battery materials production facility in Wollongong, New South Wales. Confirmed details include a focus on next-generation battery materials such as silicon-carbon and silicon-based anodes, a move from pilot-scale development toward commercialization, and the creation of up to 36 manufacturing jobs. Claims about specific capacity increases are mentioned in only one source and could not be independently verified across all three.

Jul 4, 2026

General Motors teams up with Peak Energy to advance sodium-ion batteries and grid storage, while also outlining a vehicle-to-grid plan

Three sources collectively confirm that General Motors (GM) has partnered with Peak Energy on sodium-ion batteries and grid-scale energy storage; one source also says GM is advancing vehicle-to-grid (V2G) plans. On technical details, production timing, and scope of application, some information is corroborated across sources, while other details appear in only one source and cannot be independently verified.

Jun 20, 2026