CATL eyes lithium-air EV batteries with theoretical 12,000 Wh/kg limit
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CATL unveils a new strategic focus on lithium-air batteries, a "breathable" design that could eliminate EV range anxiety.
A major shift in the long-term direction of global energy storage has been established as Chinese battery giant CATL has formally selected its next-generation development path. Recently, speaking at the 2026 Equipment Power Forum, Wu Kai, the company’s Chief Scientist and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, identified lithium-air battery technology as the primary focus for the company’s future research. The shift toward a lithium-air framework alters the structural design that has governed electric transport for decades. Standard lithium-ion batteries are sealed systems…
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