January
Fast charging
Huawei releases the Wenjie M9, an electric vehicle equipped with an 800V high-voltage silicon carbide platform, with a range of 630km under CLTC conditions and a range of 150km after 5 minutes of fast charging.
Xiaomi Motors releases its first EV SU7, with a self-developed 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform that can achieve a range of 220km in 5 minutes and 510km in 15 minutes of charging.
ARCFOX aT5 is launched, supporting 800V fast charging and 260km of 10 minute recharge.
Xiaomi Motors releases CTB (Cell to Body) Battery Integration Technology, with a battery pack + floor thickness of only 120mm, achieving a volume efficiency of 77.8%.
The Geely Yinhe E8 has been officially launched, with a price range of Yuan 175,800 to Yuan 228,800, with ultra-fast charging of 180km in 5 minutes.
CATL & GAC will produce the "low temperature version" and "Long life version" of Shenxing supercharger batteries for GAC Aion. Among them, the Shenxing "long life version" will be officially launched in June 2024.
CATL's Shenxing Long life L-Series Battery debuts and Lands Nezha L
Large cylinder cell
Starting from the second quarter of 2023, Tesla purchased cathode coils (components of battery cells) produced by two Chinese battery companies and then transported them to its Texas factory in the United States to produce 4680 batteries. According to the 23Q4 financial report conference call, one 4680 production line and one assembly line are currently in operation. In the third quarter of 2024, an additional four production lines will be installed.
Solid-state battery
QuantumScape: All solid state batteries have passed Volkswagen durability test with more than 1,000 charge cycles.
Maxel: A new cylindrical solid-state battery has been developed
GSP Automotive Group announced plans to jointly establish a joint venture with Dongchi New Energy to lay out a generation of nearlysolid-state power batteries and semi-solid-state energy storage batteries.
Microsoft and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) collaborated to identify 18 new electrolyte materials with potential for solid-state batteries in 80 hours through A.
Foton Motors plans to launch the first semi-solid state battery light truck in China.
Sinomach' s semi-solid battery project has officially started construction, with a total investment of Yuan 5 billion.
Times Group (China) CO., LTD. signed an investment agreement with Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone on the construction of a solid-state lithium-ion battery project.
Dongchi Energy and Windey Energy Technology Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on research and application of key technologies for solid-state lithium-ion batteries.
In December 2023, Enli Power's Swift platform's 72kWh EV battery pack was successfully installed on a first-class commercial electric vehicle in the Detroit area of Michigan, USA, and passed multiple tests.
February
Fast charging
Shinry Technologies has recently received a "Supplier Designated Contract" from a well-known automotive vehicle enterprise for EV related supply products, with a total amount of approximately Yuan 500 million. Meanwhile, it also established a joint venture with Wistron in Michigan, USA.
BYD held a launch event for the ULTIMAT9 on February 25th, and it can be fully charged with 80% in 30 minutes.
CATL: Shenxing supercharged battery -20°C winter test results came out, SOC20%-80% only took 24 minutes.
Li MEGA was launched, adopting 800V architecture, charging for 12 minutes with a range of 500km, priced at Yuan 559,800, delivery starting from March 11th.
ZEEKR 001 has been launched and adopts an 800V architecture, with a price range of Yuan 269,000-329,000. Among them, the WE version four-wheel drive adopts a 95kWh Shenxing battery, with a maximum charging rate of 5C and a SOC10% -80% for 11.5 minutes; Other versions adopt a 100kWh Kirin battery with a maximum charging rate of 4C and a 15 minute SOC of 10% -80%.
AVATR conducts live streaming analysis on the CATL CTP ternary lithium battery equipped on Avita 12, using CTP integration technology, 800V high-voltage platform, and matching with Huawei's full liquid cooling and overcharging terminal technology.
The all-new EV Q6e-tron under Audi launched globally on March 19th, with the 800V platform taking approximately 30 minutes to fully charge from 10% to 80%.
The JAC RF8, equipped with EVE Energy's large cylindrical battery, was officially launched on January 31st.
Lishen Battery's second-generation high energy sodium-ion battery has made its debut, packaged in a 46120 large cylinder with a capacity of 20Ah.
March
Fast charging
Porsche has released the new Taycan, which can charge up to 320kW under 800V conditions, an increase of 145kW compared to the old model. It takes 18 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%.
EVE Engery and StoreDot Ltd. have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement in Huizhou, Guangdong, fully integrating their resources and technological advantages to promote the accelerated landing of the "ultra high speed rechargeable battery" project for large-scale production safety.
The Xiaomi SU7 is equipped with 800V and held a launch event on March 28th. The SU7 adopts Xiaomi CTB integrated battery technology and is priced higher than expected. After 27 minutes of the event launch, it was ordered exceed 50,000 units and than 88898 units was ordered within 24 hours.
The AVATR 122024 comes standard with an 800V full stack high-voltage supercharging platform, released on March 29th.
Solid-state battery
SAIC IM L6 launch its first mass-produced ultra fast charging solid-state battery on the 900V platform, with a range of over 1000 kilometers.
LFMP
On March 11th, Chery EXEED Stellar C-DM was launched. Among the four models, the Ultra Long Range Pro and Ultra Long Range Max are equipped with CATL M3P batteries.
April
Solid-state battery
Talent New Energy announced on April 2nd that it will launch its first vehicle with a standardized 720Wh/kg solid-state battery.
The first generation solid-state battery of SAIC IM L6 has been named Guangnian Solid State Battery and will hold a technology conference on April 8th.
CCSC's first solid state battery system for rail transit engineering vehicles has recently been successfully developed.
Ruihua Holdings (Shandong) Co., Ltd. invested in the construction of an all solid state battery and energy storage project, with a planned total investment of Yuan 1.2 billion.
The semi-solid battery developed by Chang'an Auto will be launched by the end of 2026.
Nissan has publicly announced plans to schedule a site for the trial production line of all solid-state batteries to achieve mass production in 2028, with production scheduled to begin in March 2025.
Jinlongyu Group semi-solid state battery has completed internal testing projects.
JAC has officially signed a solid-state battery strategic cooperation agreement with Welion New Energy in Hefe, Anhui Province.
LG Chem has signed a memorandum of understanding with American solid-state battery startup Factorial.
Low-altitude area
Changsha issued the Three-year Action Plan for Low-Altitude Economic Development in Changsha Economic and Development Zone (2024-2026).
Shenyang issued "Shenyang Low-Altitude Economy High-quality Development Action Plan (2024-2026)".
The East China Regional Administration of CACC has officially accepted the application for the Type Certificate of Conformity (TC) of V2000EM (Sheng Shilong).
Feipeng's FP-98 "Leo" Large Umanned Aerial Vehicle System implements first shrimp seedling cross sea air transport mission.
Fast charging
Li Auto L6 was launched on April 18th, achieving fast charging from 20% to 80% in 20 minutes.
Zenergy launches its first dual semi-solid ultra long endurance large pillar battery - Zenergy Qilong, using an 800V high-voltage fast charging platform electrical design and system ultra strong thermal management. It also supports 4C fast charging, with a range of 500 kilometers in 10 minutes of charging.
CALT: At Auto China 2024, CATL unveiled Shenxing PLUS battery, with an energy density of 205Wh/kg. The battery enables a range of 600km with just a 10-minute charge and achieves a superfast charging speed of 1 kilometer per second, making an overall range exceeding 1000km a reality. Additionally, CATL announced plans to integrate the Shenxing battery into over 50 new car models by the end of this year. The company also revealed its collaboration with Huawei, Star Charge, YKC Charging, and Shudao New Energy to launch the Shenxing Supercharging Network Platform. Furthermore, its official account said CATL plans to build 10,000 fast charging stations, aiming to cover 100 cities in China between 2024 and 2025.
May
Low-Altitude Area
National People's Congress: The NPC is planning to review and amend the Civil Aviation Law, granting legislative authorization for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in China.
Hebei Province: The province's first low-altitude drone logistics route was successfully trialed in Xiong'an New Area.
Yibin, Sichuan Province: An automated drone hangar was completed on the Yangtze River's Yibin section, marking the first full-process automated drone inspection on the Chuanjiang Waterway of the Yangtze River.
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region: The General Office of the People's Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region recently issued the Implementation Plan for the Development of General Aviation Industry in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Wuhu, Anhui Province: Wuhu City is planning to promote a modular low-altitude intelligent travel project.
Shanghai Fengfei Aviation Technology: The two-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft completed its first overseas flight in the United Arab Emirates.
Beijing: Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology issued the Action Plan for Promoting High-quality Development of Low-Altitude Economy Industries in Beijing (2024-2027) (Draft for Comment) to solicit public opinions.
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province: On May 15, the Implementation Program for Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Low Altitude Economy in Nanjing (2024-2026) (hereinafter referred to as the Implementation Program) and the Several Measures of Nanjing on Supporting the High-Quality Development of the Low Altitude Economy (hereinafter referred to as the Several Measures) were formally released on Nanjing Low Altitude Economic Development Conference. This conference also unveiled several advanced low-altitude intelligent technology achievements and five categories of 40 low-altitude routes.
Nanshan District Government, Shenzhen: The government is collaborating with International Digital Economy Academy (IDEA) Low-Altitude Economy Branch, China Mobile Shenzhen Branch, Meituan UAV, and ZTE Corporation, jointly launched the Low-Altitude Economy Integration and Innovation Demonstration Zone project.
Zero Gravity: Ruien Aircraft Industry (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., a zero-gravity investment company, officially delivered the first RX1E-A Electric fixed-wing aircraft at Feidong Bailong Airport in Anhui Province.
Shanghai-based Inflync: Inflync successfully made transition flights with a subscale model of its tilt-wing ducted fan eVTOL, marking the first tilt-wing eVTOL in China and the second in the world to complete a transition flight.
Fast Charging
BYD: On May 10, the Sea Lion 07 EV, positioned as a "mid-size urban smart electric SUV", was officially launched.
NIO: On May 15, NIO's sub-brand Letao Automobile held a press conference and officially released its first Letao L60 car, which adopts a 900V high-voltage architecture.
Gotion High-tech: On 17 May, Gotion High-tech unveiled three new products, including Gemstone batteries with all-solid-state technology (800V, enabling 60% energy replenishment in 6 minutes), 5C ultra-fast charging G-Current battery (80% energy replenishment in 9.8 minutes), and High-nickel NCM Stellary Battery (achieving a range of 350km after 5 minutes of charging).
CATL: At the BEYOND Expo 2024 opening ceremony on May 22, Robin Zeng, Chairman and CEO of CATL, announced that CATL will launch the "6C charging" technology.
Guangzhou: On May 22, the Technical Specifications for Rapid Charging Lithium-Ion Power Battery Cells and the Lithium-Ion Power Battery Fast Charging Cycle Performance Test Procedure provided definitions for rapid and ultra-fast charging for the first time.
Solid-State Battery
Gotion High-tech: At its 13th Technology Conference, Gotion High-tech unveiled its first all-solid-state battery, the Gemstone battery.
Hunan Jiusen New Energy Co., Ltd.: On May 20, in collaboration with Sichuan An Gao. Ma Tianyi Co., Ltd., Jiusen New Energy held the intermediate test launch ceremony of solid-state batteries in Linwu County, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province.
Blue Ocean Huateng: Its invested company, High Energy Era, has completed the A-sample development of a 20Ah all-solid-state cell and is currently building a pilot line. It is expected that mass production of small cells under 5Ah can be achieved by the end of 2024.
Poly Plastic Masterbatch: The COFs materials have several demonstration production lines in place, with plans to first achieve a commercial closed-loop in one or two industries.
GSP Automotive Group: The company's joint venture plant's first phase project for semi-solid-state lithium iron phosphate batteries is expected to achieve partial revenue by the end of this year, primarily targeting the Chinese energy storage market.
June
Solid-State Battery
Policy Support: According to China Daily, China is expected to invest approximately 6 billion yuan in the research and development of all-solid-state batteries.
Longquan, Zhejiang Province: The world's first large-scale grid-connected energy storage project using in-situ solidified solid-state batteries, led by Academician Chen Liquan, is entering the final stages of pre-grid connection testing. The Longquan, Zhejiang Province, China, lithium iron phosphate energy storage demonstration project is expected to connect to the grid soon.
GSP Automotive Group: On May 30, Jilin Dongchi New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. held an offline ceremony for its solid-state battery products, including a 100Ah power cell and a 314Ah semi-solid-state lithium iron phosphate energy storage cell.
Factorial Inc.: The American solid-state battery technology startup announced that it has delivered B-samples of 106+Ah lithium-metal solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz.
SAIC Motor & Qingtao Energy: The solid-state battery jointly developed by SAIC Motor and Qingtao Energy is expected to achieve mass production and be installed in vehicles by October 2024.
HYLlCreate Energy Technology Co., Ltd: The company's independently developed solid-state battery product with an energy density of 350Wh/kg has gradually rolled off the production line and completed third-party testing and sample delivery.
CATL: The company is aiming to launch an 8-ton electric plane in 2027-2028, which will support a range of approximately 2000 to 3000 kilometers.
Toyota: The company is working on launching all-solid-state battery technology in 2027-2028. Vehicles equipped with these batteries are expected to achieve a range of over 1000 kilometers and a fast charging time of 10 minutes.
Fast Charging
BYD: On May 28, BYD unveiled its fifth-generation DM technology, which enables DC fast charging from 30% to 80% in just 21 minutes.
SERES: AITO WENJIE fast charging stations have been installed along the Highway G318 Sichuan-Tibet Line.
Low-Altitude Area
Zhuhai, Guangdong Province: The municipal government issued Several Measures to Support High Quality Development of Low Altitude Economy in Zhuhai City in June.
Changzhi, Shanxi Province: The municipal government office issued the Work Plan for Accelerating the High-Quality Development of the Low-Altitude Economy and General Aviation Industry in Changzhi City in June.
Lilium: German-based eVTOL company, Lilium, signed a cooperation agreement with Shenzhen's Bao'an District to establish the Asia-Pacific headquarters in Bao'an, based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed last June.
EHang: The company delivered its EH216-Spilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to Saudi Arabia and completed the first autonomous aerial taxi flight in Mecca.
AEROFUGIA: The fully self-developed strategic product AE200 eVTOL successfully completed a series of flight tests such as full-scale, full-weight, and full-envelope tilt-transition tests.
Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC):
The Airworthiness Department OF CAAC is soliciting public opinions on the industry standard Guidelines for General Aviation Emergency Medical Service (Draft for Comments). Additionally, the Transport Department has drafted the Interim Measures for the Management of Dangerous Goods Transport in General Aviation (Draft for Comments), which is planned to be issued in the form of important administrative normative documents.
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province: China's first "Low-Altitude + Rail" air-rail intermodal transport project was launched.
Chongqing, China: The municipal government signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Zhejiang Province: Held a provincial mobilization and deployment meeting for building a strong civil aviation province and developing a high ground for the low-altitude economy.
XPENG AEROHT: XPENG AEROHT, an affiliate of XPeng Inc., signed a low-altitude cooperation framework agreement with AVIC Tianjin Aviation Electrical Co., Ltd. in June.
Greattown Holdings Ltd: The company announced plans to jointly establish a joint venture with Fujian Mingcheng Aerospace Low-Altitude Industry Investment Co., Ltd and AVIC Jincheng Unmanned Systems Co., Ltd., tentatively named the Fujian Mingcheng Aerospace Low-Altitude Industry Investment Co., Ltd.
Guo Anda Co., Ltd: On June 24, Guo Anda Co., Ltd. announced plans to establish a joint venture with Zero Gravity Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd. Hefei High-Tech Zone, Anhui Province, China.