CATL news
On June 5, 2026, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced the official commencement of mass production for its first--generation sodium--ion batteries. This milestone follows the resolution of key manufacturing bottlenecks and the securing of a substantial order backlog for stationary energy storage and small--scale electric vehicles. The transition to sodium--ion chemistry represents a strategic initiative to reduce the industry's reliance on lithium and provide a more cost--effective, sustainable alternative for the global energy transition.