KATHMANDU: CATL has officially unveiled its Tianxing II battery series for light commercial vehicles. The launch took place on January 22, 2026. The key highlight is the low-temperature version. It is the world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion battery for commercial use.…

KATHMANDU: China’s leading electric vehicle battery maker, CATL, is expanding into battery-powered ships as part of its next growth strategy, building on its expertise in EV battery technology, according to Nikkei Asia. CATL said its ship-focused subsidiary, Contemporary Amperex Electric…

KATHMANDU: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) will begin mass production of its next-generation sodium-ion battery in 2026, according to company reports. The battery can deliver a driving range of over 500 kilometers on a single charge. It has an…

KATHMANDU: Geely has unveiled the new version of its popular electric hatchback, the Geome Xingyuan , in China. Priced at around USD 9,670, the updated model comes with major upgrades, including a first-in-segment 540-degree camera system. The refreshed Xingyuan gets…

KATHMANDU: Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is partnering with battery maker CATL’s subsidiary Era Electric Service and automaker GAC Group to launch a new electric car called the “National Good Car.” The model will be based on the GAC Aion UT…