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Story no.152InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +1NotableCN Chine31 Oct → 3 Nov8 facts · 16 art.

Batteries: Chinese automakers develop their own cells

In China, several automakers are accelerating the development of their own traction batteries, a strategy that changes the balance against major suppliers such as CATL. Geely plans trials of semi-solid batteries announced at 1,000 km of range, GAC announces its first solid-state batteries before the end of the year, and BYD reaches full production of its Blade batteries in Shaanxi. While some seek to reduce their dependence on CATL, IM Motors on the contrary strengthens its supply partnership. The story is covered in China, Brazil and Italy, without notable national differences reported in the provided sub-events.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 8 events involving CATL, Geely, GAC Group and 4 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 16 articles from 6 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 11:00.

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Timeline

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In figures

The activity

8 facts

Latest activity 5 hours ago

31 Oct3 Nov

Countries concerned

CN Chine

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
China106
Brazil21
Italy21
Unknown country21

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
Chinese106
Portuguese21
English21
French11
Italian11

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

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