Story no.152InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +1NotableCN Chine31 Oct → 3 Nov12 facts · 20 art.
Electric batteries: Chinese manufacturers accelerate vertical integration
In China, several manufacturers are developing their own batteries, while Geely plans trials of semi-solid packs announced with a 1,000 km range and GAC announces its first solid-state batteries before the end of the year. BYD reaches full production of its Blade batteries in Shaanxi, and solid or semi-solid batteries are presented as the next technological step for electric vehicles. This movement alters the balance with major suppliers like CATL, with some manufacturers strengthening their partnerships or remaining dependent on massive supply contracts. The sub-events show no marked national difference: China concentrates most of the news, with Italy and Brazil covering the story.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 12 events involving CATL, Geely, GAC Group and 4 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 20 articles from 6 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 11:00.
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- 08h44
LatestA new semi-solid battery presented as a breakthrough for electric vehicles
A semi-solid battery is highlighted as a technological breakthrough for electric cars, promising better performance.
InsideEVs Italia
- 05h15
ChinaLes constructeurs chinois partagés entre batteries maison et dépendance à CATL
Analyse des stratégies des constructeurs chinois qui développent leurs propres batteries tout en continuant de s'appuyer sur CATL, alors que les prépaiements et contrats d'approvisionnement restent massifs.
汽车之家
- 01h00
L'usine de batteries Blade de BYD dans le Shaanxi atteint sa pleine production
Le site de production de batteries Blade de BYD dans le Shaanxi fonctionne désormais à pleine capacité, renforçant la chaîne d'approvisionnement intérieure du groupe.
beijingpost.com
- 16h24
ChinaChinese manufacturers accelerate development of their own batteries
More and more Chinese automakers are developing their batteries in-house, disrupting the sector's balance dominated by major manufacturers like CATL.
手机新浪网ThePaper.cn
- 16h15
Solid-state batteries are getting closer, driven by China
Electric batteries with solid electrolytes, developed notably in China, are presented as the next technological step for electric vehicles.
Virgilio
- 08h21
GAC annonce ses premières batteries solides pour cette année
GAC indique que ses premières batteries à l'état solide seront lancées avant la fin de l'année, renforçant la course technologique chinoise sur cette technologie.
InsideEVs Italiamotor1.uol.com.br
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Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 11 | 6 |
| Italy | 5 | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown country | 2 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 11 | 6 |
| Portuguese | 3 | 2 |
| Italian | 3 | 2 |
| English | 2 | 1 |
| French | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- GAC annonce ses premières batteries solides pour cette année3 Nov
- Chinese manufacturers accelerate development of their own batteries3 Nov
- A new semi-solid battery presented as a breakthrough for electric vehicles3 Nov
- IM Motors goes against the tide by strengthening its battery partnership3 Nov
- Les constructeurs chinois partagés entre batteries maison et dépendance à CATL3 Nov
- L'usine de batteries Blade de BYD dans le Shaanxi atteint sa pleine production3 Nov
- Automakers bet on developing their own batteries2 Nov
- Solid-state batteries are getting closer, driven by China2 Nov
- A solid-state battery with 1,500 km range tested on the road1 Nov
- How Geely's new battery handles 1 MW of charging power1 Nov
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