KATHMANDU: Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has overtaken South Korea’s LG Energy Solution to become the world leader in battery patent holdings, according to data from patent consulting firm PatSnap. The data, released on October 6, covers the period from October…

KATHMANDU: Chinese battery giant CATL has unveiled its next-generation Tectrans II battery system for electric commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany. Tectrans II is designed as a modular battery platform for heavy-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks and buses.…

KATHMANDU: Geely has launched an updated version of the Panda Mini Karting Edition in China with a new CATL-made LFP battery. The small electric hatchback is available at a limited-time starting price of USD 6,540. The Panda Mini was originally…

KATHMANDU : Chinese battery maker CATL plans to expand its EV battery repair network to 100 cities worldwide by the end of 2026. The company announced the plan at its ‘Ning Day 2026’ event in Haikou, China. CATL will operate…

KATHMANDU: Chinese battery giant CATL has secured a safety production permit to restart operations at its flagship Jianxiawo lithium mine, ending a suspension that lasted nearly a year, according to Nikkei Asia. The company received the permit on June 29,…