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Large-format storage cells have been a major topic in battery discussions for the past year, but recent market communication has shifted the conversation from product positioning to actual delivery status. In an investor-relations record published on July 26, 2026, CATL said its 587Ah large-format storage cell had already achieved scaled delivery. That matters because real delivery is a stronger market …

China’s battery supply chain received a new policy signal in mid-July. In a notice dated July 16, 2026, China’s tax authorities confirmed that lithium-ion batteries will again be subject to consumption tax in stages, with a 2% rate starting on September 1, 2026 and a 4% rate from September 1, 2027. At the same time, sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries …

China’s battery supply chain received an important policy signal on July 16, 2026, when the Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs, and the State Taxation Administration issued a new notice adjusting battery consumption-tax policy. Under the notice, lithium-ion batteries return to a 2% consumption-tax rate from September 1, 2026, and then move to 4% from September 1, 2027. …

China’s battery industry is entering a new cost-adjustment phase. Under the official policy released on July 16, 2026, lithium primary batteries and lithium-ion batteries will be subject to a 2% consumption tax from September 1, 2026, with the rate scheduled to rise to 4% from September 1, 2027. At the same time, battery export rebate support has already been reduced …

CATL said on July 12, 2026 that it received the 2026 Volkswagen Group Award and was the only power-battery manufacturer recognized this year. The company also used the announcement to restate several points that matter to battery buyers: it has supplied NCM battery cells for Volkswagen’s MEB platform since 2018, it has delivered more than 200 GWh of cells to …

CATL’s July 6 launch of the Tectrans II light-commercial battery is more than a product update. It is a practical signal that fast-charging expectations in logistics and delivery vehicles are moving closer to passenger-EV territory, with direct implications for module design, cooling strategy, and PACK integration. Formal English Body Copy On July 6, 2026, CATL introduced the Tectrans II battery …

China’s updated EV battery safety rule took effect on July 1, 2026. For battery-module and PACK suppliers, the change is not just regulatory news, but a practical design signal around thermal propagation control, structural protection, and validation workflow. Formal English body copy China’s mandatory standard GB 38031-2025, officially titled Safety requirements for power batteries used in electric vehicles, entered into …

On July 1, 2026, China’s updated mandatory EV battery safety standard, GB 38031-2025, formally entered into effect. Official and attributable reporting around the implementation has focused on stronger safety expectations at the battery system level, including tighter attention to thermal event control and more demanding validation logic. For the battery industry, this is important because compliance pressure does not stop …

Introduction The VDA355 battery module has become one of the most widely adopted standardized battery module platforms in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. By standardizing the mechanical dimensions while allowing flexible electrical configurations, VDA355 enables battery manufacturers and OEMs to build scalable battery systems using different battery cell suppliers and capacities. This database provides a comprehensive overview of the VDA355 …

On June 26, 2026, REPT BATTERO announced that it had received TÜV Rheinland certificates under the EU Battery Regulation for two products: its 314Ah Wending battery cell and the Powtrix 3.0 liquid-cooled energy storage battery system. In the same update, the company also emphasized work related to the battery passport. For battery buyers, this is not just a certification headline. …

What Is a VDA355 Battery Module? As electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems continue to evolve, standardized battery module designs have become increasingly important. Among these standards, the VDA355 battery module is one of the most widely recognized formats used throughout the automotive industry. Rather than referring to a specific battery model, VDA355 defines a standardized module size that …

Several recent developments in the energy storage sector are sending a clearer message to the market: competition is moving beyond battery cells alone and toward system integration, project execution, and application-specific delivery capability. On June 17, FlexGen announced the launch of its international operations, bringing its energy management software, site-level SCADA, power plant controls, analytics tools, and lifecycle services into …