# battery technology
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BYD’s ‘Flash Charge’ and New Blade Cell Promise 9‑Minute Full Charge — and a Harder Moat
BYD unveiled a second‑generation blade battery and a megawatt‑class flash‑charging system that it says can charge vehicles from 10% to 97% in nine minutes, with only modest added time in extreme cold. The technology, paired with an ambitious charging network plan, could eliminate charging time as a key barrier to EV adoption — provided real‑world durability, safety and grid constraints are addressed.
CATL Raises RMB5 Billion in Low‑Cost Green Bonds to Fuel Battery R&D Push
CATL has issued RMB5 billion of green technology innovation bonds at a 1.7% coupon, with proceeds received in early February 2026. The low‑cost, 3+2 year funding reflects strong investor demand for green paper and will support the company's R&D and capacity expansion in next‑generation battery technologies.
China’s Auto Ambition: EVs Propel a Drive Toward 50 Million Cars a Year
Cui Dongshu of the China Passenger Car Association projects China’s auto industry could reach 50 million annual vehicle sales as NEVs surge at home and in export markets. Strong BEV uptake, rapid technological progress and booming exports underpin the forecast, but uneven industry adaptation and margin pressure pose risks.
Ninebot Hits 10 Million Domestic Shipments, Underscoring China’s Micromobility Scale-Up
Ninebot announced that its cumulative domestic shipments of intelligent two‑wheel electric vehicles exceeded 10 million units, celebrating the milestone at its Changzhou factory and an accompanying user conference. The milestone underscores China’s manufacturing scale in micromobility and marks a shift from pure volume growth toward higher‑value products, services and regulatory scrutiny.