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Story no.152InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +1Notable Several countries (2)31 Oct → 5 Nov19 facts · 38 art.

EV Batteries: China Accelerates on Solid-State, CATL Keeps the Lead

The issue is marked by the acceleration, especially in China, of solid-state and semi-solid electrolyte batteries, with announcements from manufacturers and CATL regarding pilot or small-series production. Globally, CATL reinforces its dominance of the electric vehicle battery market while the combined share of the three Korean manufacturers declines. In China, automakers are developing their own batteries in parallel to reduce dependence on CATL, without always succeeding, and their pilot production strategies diverge. In South Korea, the coverage highlights the decline of national manufacturers relative to CATL; the Italian and Brazilian sections relay the main story without the sub-events provided detailing national specifics.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 19 events involving CATL, Geely, BYD and 6 more, in 2 countries (Chine, Corée du Sud), followed from 31 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 38 articles from 14 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 10:04.

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Timeline

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In figures

The activity

19 facts

Latest activity 14 hours ago

31 Oct5 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (2)

Brands concerned

Official figures

  • Geely · 54,778 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26)
  • BYD · 49,953 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 2 recall(s) in 12 months

Key figures

No numeric assessment in the articles.

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
China2111
Italy94
Brazil32
South Korea33
Unknown country21

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
Chinese178
English64
Italian52
Portuguese43
Korean33
Spanish22
French11

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

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