Advanced Battery Technology

Solid-state partnerships (QuantumScape-Honda, Stellantis), sodium-ion progress, BYD Blade 2.0 dispute escalates. Battery health study shows Kia/Hyundai outperform Tesla. Toyota targets 745-mile solid-state. Robotic disassembly advances. China sets EV battery health accuracy rule (SOCE) mandating ±5% accuracy and durability floors, a game-changer for used EV transparency and resale valuations.