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China's CATL launches game-changing batteries. Three new batteries that push the boundaries of battery technology unveiled at CATL Tech DayChinese battery maker CATL has launched three new batteries that are all tipped to significantly advance the evolution of the electric car.Unwrapped as part of CATL’s recent Tech Day, the new units have sent shockwaves throughout the battery-making industry.The first is called the Freevoy Dual Power Battery. With its new dual-core architecture, it is said to deliver a maximum pure-electric range of 1500km.That figure means CATL thinks it could make range-extending long-distance hybrids extinct overnight.Designed to incorporate two independent energy zones – a main energy area and a second range extension area – the new construction has been heralded as revolutionary, as it implements different materials within each section.
The new Freevoy Dual Power Battery also employs the battery-maker’s latest thermal runaway protection and improves thermal management, enhancing safety well beyond that of current tech.Instead of traditional graphite anodes, CATL has employed self-generating negative electrode tech that allows for a higher energy capacity.“This technology represents a fundamental shift in how we approach electric vehicle range limitations,” said CATL.“By combining two distinct battery technologies in one package, we’re able to optimise both high-power performance and extended range capabilities.”The second innovation is equally significant, as the Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery heralds charging speeds well beyond its rivals and combines a range of around 800km with an incredible charging speed that exceeds 1300kW.
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