🚀 Revving Up the Future: China's leading battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), just dropped a bombshell in Beijing! They've unveiled Freevoy, a hybrid battery that's poised to shake up the EV world. 🌍
Imagine this: Over 400 km of range and superfast charging that gives you 280 km in just 10 minutes! ⏱️🔋 Yeah, you read that right. According to Gao Huan, CATL's chief technology officer of China E-car Business, Freevoy is set to redefine road trips as we know them. 🛣️✨
But wait, there's more! Freevoy packs both sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries, tackling the winter blues for NEVs (New Energy Vehicles). ❄️🚗 Think driving and charging in temperatures as low as -40°C and -30°C respectively. Talk about chillin' in style! 🥶😎
With more Chinese drivers hopping on the hybrid bandwagon, thanks to greater driving ranges and cost savings, hybrids are the new black. 🖤 Sales hit a whopping 3.32 million units in the first nine months this year, skyrocketing 84.2% year on year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. 📈🚗
\"The penetration rate of hybrid vehicles in the NEV market reached 43%, a force that cannot be ignored in the electrification process,\" said Luo Jian, CATL's chief marketing officer. 🌟
Already, big names like Li Auto and AVATR are on board with Freevoy, and it’s headed for models by Geely and Chery too. 🚘💨
Did we mention CATL's on a roll? They've been the global leader in EV battery consumption for seven years straight, grabbing 36.8% of the global market share in 2023, per SNE Research. 🏆🌐
Based in Ningde, east China's Fujian Province, CATL's got supply deals with giants like BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler, and Honda. 🌐🤝
The future's electric, and it's charging up faster than ever! ⚡️🔌 Who's ready to ride?
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
