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Signage outside the Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) EV battery factory in Arnstadt, Germany, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. The Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. $2 billion battery factory is a flagship for an EV-led Chinese expansion into Europe and beyond. Photographer: Nicolo Lanfranchi/Bloomberg via Getty Images

CATL Says New LFP EV Battery Can Charge From 10% To 98% In Under Seven Minutes

CATL’s third-generation Shenxing lithium-iron phosphate battery targets two major EV pain points: fast charging and cold-weather performance.

Key Takeaways

CATL says Shenxing 3.0 can charge from 10% to 98% in 6 minutes 27 seconds.
The battery reportedly reaches 10% to 80% in 3 minutes 44 seconds.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via arstechnica.com

Mangrove Opens Electrochemical Lithium Refinery for North American EV Supply

Mangrove Lithium has opened what it says is North America’s first commercial electrochemical lithium refinery, with output aimed at supporting electric vehicle production.

Key Takeaways

Mangrove Lithium opened a commercial electrochemical lithium refinery in North America.
The facility is framed around supplying lithium for electric vehicles.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

China’s EV Battery Push Signals a More Formal Recycling Era

China is moving to scale and formalize lithium battery recycling through a policy push that mandates digital traceability for retired EV batteries, pointing to tighter oversight of the recovery chain.

Key Takeaways

China is moving to formalize lithium battery recycling.
The policy direction centers on digital traceability for retired EV batteries.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via interestingengineering.com