CATL news
On July 20, 2026, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced a significant technical milestone in its second--generation sodium--ion battery development, achieving an energy density of 180 Wh/kg. The company stated that this advancement allows sodium--ion technology to "compete directly with LFP batteries" in the mid--range electric vehicle segment. CATL plans to begin large--scale commercial shipments to automotive OEMs by the fourth quarter of 2026, specifically targeting cost--sensitive markets and energy storage applications.