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China Defines the Future: First National Standard for Vehicle Solid-State Batteries ‘GB/T 43568-2026’ Eliminates Ambiguity
Not specified China Overview Effective July 1, 2026, China's 'GB/T 43568-2026' marks the world's inaugural national standard for vehicle solid-state batteries, decisively clarifying industry definitions. It mandates a liquid electrolyte ... -
Next-Gen Battery Material Startup Sila Secures $300M to Expand Washington State Plant, Elevating Energy Density with Silicon-Carbon Anodes
GeekWire USA Overview Next-gen battery materials startup Sila announced a $300 million funding round to expand its manufacturing plant in Washington state. With prior funding exceeding $1.3 billion and a valuation of approximately $2 bil... -
Samsung Unveils 600-Mile Solid-State Battery, Achieving 500 Wh/kg with Enhanced Safety and Fast Charging Capabilities
Top Speed South Korea Overview Samsung's all-solid-state battery, unveiled at SNE Battery Day 2024, achieves an impressive 600-mile range and a high energy density of 500 Wh/kg, roughly doubling the performance of current EV batteries. B... -
Chinese Firms Scale Hybrid Solid-Liquid Battery Production as All-Solid-State R&D Accelerates; CATL Reports 420 Wh/kg, >1500 Cycles
Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) China Overview The Shanghai Metals Market reports 2026 as the year hybrid solid-liquid batteries entered mass production, alongside accelerated R&D for all-solid-state counterparts. Chinese companies are ... -
Geely Unveils 400 Wh/kg Solid-State Battery, Poised to Reshape EV Market with Double Tesla’s Energy Density
CarEdge USA Overview Chinese automaker Geely has announced a self-developed all-solid-state battery achieving an impressive 400 Wh/kg energy density, approximately double that of existing Tesla vehicles. Utilizing solid materials like ce... -
Toyota’s Solid-State Battery Targets 745-Mile Range and Sub-10-Minute Charging for 2028 Lexus EV Debut
EVCUBE.NET USA Overview Toyota plans to debut its all-solid-state battery in luxury Lexus models by 2028, aiming for a 745-mile range and under 10-minute full recharge times. While not yet in production vehicles in 2026, the company targ... -
Beijing’s Stationary All-Solid-State Battery Operates Stably for a Year Underground, Demonstrating Robustness in Harsh Conditions but Facing EV Integration Hurdles
Car News China China Overview A stationary all-solid-state battery system operated stably for over a year within Beijing's underground heating network, enduring extreme industrial conditions of up to 85°C and 95% humidity. Developed by P... -
QuantumScape and Honda Partner to Accelerate QSE-5 Solid-State Lithium-Metal Battery Development, Driving Major OEM Adoption
XWELL USA Overview QuantumScape announced a joint research agreement with Honda in June 2026 to accelerate the development of the QSE-5 solid-state lithium-metal battery, signaling a significant shift from lab breakthroughs to automotive... -
MDPI Review Highlights All-Solid-State Batteries’ Significant Gains in Grid Storage Safety and Energy Density; Sulfide Electrolytes Achieve High Ion Conductivity but Mass Production Pegged for 2028+
MDPI Switzerland Overview A new review in MDPI underscores the transformative potential of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) for grid-scale energy storage, citing their ability to significantly enhance safety and energy density by replac... -
SwRI and SMU Pioneer Nanoscale Interfacial Engineering for Enhanced Solid-State Battery Performance
Southwest Research Institute USA Overview Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Southern Methodist University (SMU) have initiated a collaborative research project focused on advancing solid-state battery technology by overcoming criti...
