CATL unveils dual-electric battery for heavy
The new system pairs a standardised main battery, mounted on the chassis and swappable at QIJI stations (pictured).Image: CATL.
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CATL unveils dual-battery system to accelerate heavy-duty truck electrification
CATL (HKEX: 3750) has unveiled a dual-electric range extension battery for heavy-duty trucks, pairing a swappable main battery with an independent on-board battery as it expands its push in freight electrification.
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CATL says mining is now a bottleneck in battery supply
Jiang Li said, “Processing is not the bottleneck, but mining is.” (Qilai Shen/Bloomberg) July 2, 2026 10:21 am, EDT key takeaways: CATL is prioritizing mining as it works to secure raw materials for electric vehicle batteries. Vice President Jiang Li said that processing is not the bottleneck, but mining is. CATL is pursuing sodium-ion batteries
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CATL, Octopus announce battery-swapping hub for trucks
Visitors learn about CATL’s battery swapping technology during the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing. (Hou Yu/China News Service/VCG/Getty Images) June 23, 2026 9:07 am, EDT key takeaways: Octopus Energy and CATL said on June 22 they will create a European network of battery-swapping hubs for trucks, to be launched in the UK next