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Megawatt charging for trucks: Scania's 750 kW V2G demonstration explained - infographic showing an electric truck connected to a Megawatt Charging System with bidirectional energy flow at 1,000 amps and 750 kW, and the MCS standard capability of 3.75 MW
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Megawatt Charging for Trucks: Scania’s 750 kW V2G Demonstration Explained

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Megawatt charging for trucks: Scania’s 750 kW V2G demonstration explained. On May 26, 2026, Scania achieved one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using the Megawatt Charging System. The system pushed 1,000 amps and 750 kW back into the grid. This analysis breaks down the MCS standard, the 3.75 MW capability, the depot charging use case, the economics of V2G for fleet operators, and the challenges that remain before parked trucks become revenue-generating assets.

The Stellantis-Factorial solid-state road test: what it proves and what it doesn't - infographic showing FEST cells integrated into a Dodge Charger Daytona with 375 Wh/kg energy density and 18-minute charging, but 600 cycles short of automotive qualification and no production facility announced
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The Stellantis-Factorial Solid-State Road Test: What It Proves and What It Doesn’t

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The Stellantis-Factorial solid-state road test: what it proves and what it doesn’t. FEST cells are now logging real-world miles in a Dodge Charger Daytona. The integration required a patented mechanical architecture and validated on a production platform. But 600 cycles is still short of automotive qualification, manufacturing scale does not yet exist, and the road test does not change the fundamental timeline. Here is the honest assessment.

ProLogium's Gen 3.5 solid-state battery: inside the first mass production line - infographic showing 381 Wh/kg energy density, 903 Wh/L volumetric density, 185.4 Ah cell capacity, all-solid-state classification under GB/T standard, and the manufacturing journey from 2012 to 2026
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ProLogium’s Gen 3.5 Solid-State Battery: Inside the First Mass Production Line

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ProLogium’s Gen 3.5 solid-state battery: inside the first mass production line. The Taoyuan facility is manufacturing 185.4 Ah all-solid-state cells at 381 Wh/kg, verified by TÜV and classified as all-solid-state by UL Solutions under China’s GB/T 43568-2026 standard. This analysis breaks down the Logithium architecture, the roll-to-roll ceramic coating process, the Dunkirk gigafactory plan, the Mercedes-Benz partnership, and what the first true mass production of solid-state cells actually proves.

Solid-state vs. semi-solid vs. quasi-solid: a clear guide to battery terminology - infographic showing three battery categories with liquid battery, hybrid solid-liquid battery at 5-20 percent liquid, and all-solid-state battery with 0.5 percent max mass loss under China's GB/T 43568-2026 standard
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Solid-State vs. Semi-Solid vs. Quasi-Solid: A Clear Guide to Battery Terminology

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Solid-state vs. semi-solid vs. quasi-solid: a clear guide to battery terminology. China’s new national standard GB/T 43568-2026 has finally drawn the line between these confusing labels. This guide explains the three official categories, the quantitative test that defines all-solid-state, the companies using each technology, and why the terminology matters for consumers, investors, and policymakers.

The rise of LFP: why lithium iron phosphate is winning the volume game - infographic showing LFP capturing 55 percent of global EV battery deployments, costing 40 percent less than NMC, reaching 81 percent market share in China, and $95.52 per kWh pack cost
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The Rise of LFP: Why Lithium Iron Phosphate Is Winning the Volume Game

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The rise of LFP: why lithium iron phosphate is winning the volume game. LFP now powers more than 55% of global EV battery deployments, costs over 40% less than NMC, and is being scaled by CATL, BYD, Tesla, Volkswagen, and Stellantis. This analysis breaks down the market share data, the cost advantage, the technology breakthroughs that eliminated LFP’s performance penalties, and the global supply chain realignment that has made LFP the default chemistry for mass-market electric vehicles.

EV battery costs fall below $100/kWh: what it means for price parity - infographic showing global battery pack prices falling from $1,100 per kWh in 2010 to $108 per kWh in 2025 and $96 per kWh projected for 2026, with China LFP at $84 per kWh and the $100 per kWh price parity threshold
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EV Battery Costs Fall Below $100/kWh: What It Means for Price Parity

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EV battery costs fall below $100/kWh: what it means for price parity. Global battery pack prices fell to a record low of $108 per kWh in 2025, with China LFP packs at $84/kWh and Argonne modeling $96/kWh for 2026. But price parity is not a single event. This analysis breaks down the numbers, the four drivers of cost decline, the regional disparities that remain, and what the threshold actually changes for buyers in China, Europe, the US, and emerging markets.

Sodium-ion batteries reach commercial scale: CATL Naxtra and the 60 GWh deal - infographic showing Naxtra at 175 Wh/kg with 400+ km range, the Changan Nevo A06 as the first mass-production sodium-ion passenger vehicle, and the 60 GWh HyperStrong supply agreement
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Sodium-Ion Batteries Reach Commercial Scale: CATL Naxtra and the 60 GWh Deal

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Sodium-ion batteries reach commercial scale: CATL Naxtra and the 60 GWh deal. The Changan Nevo A06 entered the market as the world’s first mass-production sodium-ion passenger vehicle. CATL and HyperStrong signed the largest sodium-ion supply agreement in history covering 60 GWh. This analysis breaks down the Naxtra battery specifications, the cold-weather advantage, the manufacturing ramp, the cost trajectory, and what the dual-chemistry future actually looks like.

CATL's Super Technology Day: six innovations that redefine battery performance - infographic showing Shenxing battery with 6-minute charging, Qilin at 280 Wh/kg and 1,000 km range, Qilin Condensed at 350 Wh/kg and 1,500 km range, Freevoy Super Hybrid at 230 Wh/kg, Naxtra sodium-ion at 175 Wh/kg, and Choco-Swap with 4,000 stations
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CATL’s Super Technology Day: Six Innovations That Redefine Battery Performance

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CATL’s Super Technology Day: six innovations that redefine battery performance. From the third-generation Shenxing battery charging 10% to 98% in 6 minutes 27 seconds, to the Qilin Condensed Battery delivering 1,500 km range at 350 Wh/kg, to the Naxtra sodium-ion battery entering mass production, CATL unveiled a multi-chemistry strategy that reshapes what electric vehicle batteries can do. This analysis breaks down each innovation, the engineering behind it, and what it means for the EV industry.

Lithium-sulfur batteries: the £3.4 million bet to replace nickel and cobalt - infographic showing Gelion NES sulfur cathode replacing expensive nickel and cobalt, with £3.4 million CoRe-SoLiS project, 402 Wh/kg demonstrated, and projected $52.60 per kWh cost
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Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: The £3.4 Million Bet to Replace Nickel and Cobalt

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Lithium-sulfur batteries: the £3.4 million bet to replace nickel and cobalt. Gelion, Nissan Technical Centre Europe, and the University of Oxford are developing solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries that use abundant, ultra-low-cost sulfur instead of expensive, supply-constrained nickel and cobalt. This analysis breaks down the CoRe-SoLiS project, Gelion’s NES cathode technology, the 402 Wh/kg performance already demonstrated, the Longspur Capital “Cheaper Than China” thesis, the polysulfide challenge that has defeated previous attempts, and the realistic timeline to production vehicles.

The 2026 solid-state battery reality check: what actually shipped - comparison chart showing ProLogium mass production, Stellantis Factorial road testing, Samsung SDI 2027 target, QuantumScape pilot line, BYD 2027 test vehicle, CATL TRL 4, and Toyota delay to 2028
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The 2026 Solid-State Battery Reality Check: What Actually Shipped

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The 2026 solid-state battery reality check: what actually shipped. ProLogium began mass production of its Gen 3.5 all-solid-state battery at 381 Wh/kg, verified by TÜV and UL Solutions. Stellantis and Factorial launched North America’s first solid-state road test in a Dodge Charger Daytona. But CATL stated mass-market deployment is unlikely before 2030, Toyota delayed its production timeline to 2028, and no mass-market EV was equipped with a solid-state battery. This analysis breaks down what actually shipped, what remained in the lab, and the honest state of play.

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