Battery/SSB/fast-charge/cold-hardy electrolyte/HFC claims, anodes, cylindrical cells, AI/supply and recycling advances [developing]
Key Questions
What breakthrough in cold-hardy electrolytes?
Chinese electrolyte achieves 317Wh/lb at RT and 181Wh/kg at -46C, doubling EV range in cold.
What cylindrical cell deployment by Rimac-BMW?
Rimac builds Gen6 4695 cylindrical cells in Zagreb for BMW i7/Neue Klasse, first such deployment.
What ultra-fast charging record?
Lynk&Co hits 1.1MW, 10-80% in 5:32 min. Surrey's Si-C enables 1000+ mile range.
What SSB and high-density claims?
Chery SSB at 600Wh/kg; BYD Blade/Geely advances. CATL/Panasonic supply grows.
How is AI advancing batteries?
SandboxAQ and Honda use AI for R&D/supply; Chinese vertical integration boosts.
What recycling advances?
Hawaii's Maui Method for Li-ion disposal earns EPA nod. Electra advances cobalt refining.
What battery shows frigid operation?
Aluminum enables Li-ion at low temps; HFC electrolytes double cold range.
What events highlight battery tech?
Battery Show Europe 2026 features speakers; future innovations by 2026 include game-changers.
Chinese cold-hardy electrolyte 317Wh/lb RT/181 -46C; Rimac-BMW i7 first Gen6 4695 cylindrical Zagreb/Neue Klasse; Lynk&Co 1.1MW 5:32min; Surrey Si-C 1000+mi; SSB Chery 600Wh/kg/BYD Blade/Geely; MG/BMW-Rimac; CATL/Panasonic; SandboxAQ; Chinese vertical.