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Story no.152InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +1Notable Several countries (2)31 Oct → 7 Nov32 facts · 61 art.

Solid-state and semi-solid-state batteries: China accelerates, CATL targets 2027

In early November 2026, several Chinese automakers accelerated in-house battery development, particularly semi-solid and solid-state, while BYD's Blade battery plant in Shaanxi reached full production. This drive aims to reduce reliance on major cell manufacturers such as CATL, while maintaining massive contracts and prepayments; CATL hopes for a small production run of solid-state batteries in 2027. Worldwide, articles review the maturity of solid-state batteries and compare Chinese programs with Toyota's, around a target of approximately 1,000 km of range. The sub-events are mainly focused on China; other countries covering the topic (Italy, South Korea, Brazil, Spain) do not present distinct national facts in the provided items.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 32 events involving CATL, BYD, Geely and 7 more, in 2 countries (Chine, Corée du Sud), followed from 31 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 61 articles from 16 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 13:45.

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Timeline

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In figures

The activity

32 facts

Latest activity 14 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

No numeric assessment in the articles.

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
China3315
Italy175
Brazil32
South Korea33
Spain22
Unknown country21
France11

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
Chinese2612
Italian113
English94
Portuguese53
Spanish55
Korean33
French22

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

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