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Story no.152InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +1Notable Several countries (2)31 Oct → 7 Nov34 facts · 64 art.

Electric batteries: China speeds up on semi-solid and solid-state

In China, BYD's Blade battery plant in Shaanxi has reached full production, while several automakers are launching semi-solid battery validations in pilot production and CATL is targeting a small series of solid-state batteries in 2027. Chinese automakers are developing their own batteries in parallel to reduce their dependence on CATL, while remaining heavily dependent on external cell suppliers and renegotiating prices. Worldwide, the maturity of solid-state batteries is debated, with range targets of around 1,000 km compared between Toyota and Chinese players. The sub-events show no specific national differences for Italy, Brazil, South Korea or Spain, as coverage of these countries is not detailed.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 34 events involving CATL, BYD, Geely and 7 more, in 2 countries (Chine, Corée du Sud), followed from 31 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 64 articles from 16 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 13:45.

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In figures

The activity

34 facts

Latest activity 17 hours ago

31 Oct7 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (2)

Brands concerned

Official figures

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

Key figures

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
China3315
Italy195
Brazil32
South Korea33
Spain22
Unknown country21
Australia11
France11

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
Chinese2612
Italian123
English105
Portuguese53
Spanish55
French32
Korean33

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

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