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CATL Ships Next-Gen Battery Cells for Energy Storage in Mass Scale
7Dec By M.ChenNo Comments
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CATL Ships Next-Gen Battery Cells for Energy Storage in Mass Scale

Chinese battery maker CATL has started large-scale shipments of its new generation high-capacity cells, marking a significant milestone in the company's energy storage business. The shipment volume reached 2 GWh and is expected to hit 3 GWh this year.Key TakeawaysCATL has shipped over 2GWh of its new high-capacity cells for energy storage, with an estimated shipment volume reaching 3GWh in 2025.The Jining facility supports daily production exceeding 220,000 units and reduces costs by 42 percent compared to previous models.CATL's new cell has a capacity of 587 Ah with an energy density of 434 Wh/L, marking a significant improvement over its predecessors.Since launching the 587-Ah high-capacity cells in June this year, CATL has shipped more than two gigawatt-hours. The company expects to shi...
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CATL Raises Wages for Workers, Boosting EV Job Market Confidence
3Dec By J.CarterNo Comments
EV & Electric Cars, News

CATL Raises Wages for Workers, Boosting EV Job Market Confidence

Chinese battery giant CATL is raising wages for its frontline workers in a move that stands out amid China's economic slowdown and widespread layoffs. The company will increase base salaries by RMB 150 ($21) starting January 1, 2026.Key TakeawaysCATL raises wages for over 90,000 production workers to attract and retain talent.The move boosts morale amid economic uncertainty in China's EV sector.An incentive program encourages work during the Chinese New Year holiday period.With CATL having around 132,000 employees at year-end 2024 and nearly 97,000 frontline workers, this wage hike comes as a positive signal to China's electric vehicle supply chain. Robin Zeng, the company’s founder and CEO, confirmed the decision in local media.The JG1-6 job grades that will see increased wages include as...
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Autoflight and CATL Unveil Water-Based Vertiport for eVTOLs
29Nov By E.WilsonNo Comments
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Autoflight and CATL Unveil Water-Based Vertiport for eVTOLs

Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Autoflight, backed by battery giant CATL, has introduced a water-based vertiport designed to extend the operational range of its aircraft beyond land-based stations. The innovative solution aims to integrate maritime transportation with air travel.Key TakeawaysAutoflight and CATL have developed a ship-integrated vertiport for eVTOLs, the first of its kind in the sector.The solution includes solar panels, energy storage systems, dispatching functions, and communication infrastructure.Autoflight sees potential applications such as industrial maintenance, emergency rescue, tourism, commuter transport, and mobile vertiport clusters.This new development is a significant step forward in the integration of maritime and air transporta...
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Autoflight and CATL Launch Aquatic Vertiport for eVTOLs
29Nov By S.MartinezNo Comments
EV & Electric Cars, News

Autoflight and CATL Launch Aquatic Vertiport for eVTOLs

Imagine a future where electric air taxis don't just soar through the skies but also glide across water. That's exactly what Chinese eVTOL developer Autoflight has achieved with its new aquatic vertiport, backed by battery giant CATL. This innovative solution opens up endless possibilities for both passenger and cargo transport over lakes, rivers, and even seas.Key TakeawaysAutoflight has unveiled a water-based vertiport that integrates an eVTOL landing platform.The vessel features photovoltaic energy storage systems and operational dispatching functions.This solution is ideal for maintenance, emergency rescue operations, tourism, commuter transport, and mobile vertiport clusters.Autoflight's new aquatic vertiport is a in the eVTOL industry. It features an integrated landing platform that...
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