China’s CATL Signs Large Supply Contract for Sodium-Ion Batteries
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 09:16 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
CATL has signed a large supply contract with Beijing HyperStrong Technology for 60 GWh of sodium-ion batteries. This is seen as a significant milestone in commercializing the technology. The move comes amid high demand for power infrastructure after the global oil shock.
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