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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1956, John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868) passed away. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
CATL says sodium batteries are ready, top China insider at Davos says wait 5 years
CATL pushes for a September sodium cell rollout while sector leaders at Davos warn of scaling delays. The post CATL says sodium batteries are ready, top China insider at Davos says wait 5 years appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
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CarNewsChina.com
· Jun 25, 2026
CATL expects up to 20,000 EVs to be euipped with sodium-ion batteries in 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
Sigma Lithium: A Low-Cost Producer About To Triple Production By 2027
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NaturalNews.com
· Jul 2, 2026
CATL Unveils Sodium-Ion Battery System for Grid Storage
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts 50% jump for battery giant CATL’s shares as energy storage takes off
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) will see 50 per cent growth in its share price to a record high over the next 12 months, as it benefits from rising demand for energy independence, according to Goldman Sachs. The Wall Street investment bank expected CATL’s battery energy storage system business to be its next value-creation engine, though the market is viewing the business more for its potential to increase battery volumes. “We see a strategic integration push that can lift...
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· Jul 6, 2026
CarbonScape COO on CATL Investment & Partnership
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Related coverage for "CATL says sodium batteries are ready, top China insider at Davos says wait 5 years": CarNewsChina.com — CATL expects up to 20,000 EVs to be euipped with sodium-ion batteries in 2026. Seeking Alpha — Sigma Lithium: A Low-Cost Producer About To Triple Production By 2027. NaturalNews.com — CATL Unveils Sodium-Ion Battery System for Grid Storage. South China Morning Post — Goldman Sachs forecasts 50% jump for battery giant CATL’s shares as energy storage takes off. Bloomberg — CarbonScape COO on CATL Investment & Partnership. The Motley Fool — Is This Forgotten Battery Stock Primed To Deliver Gains In The Next Leg of The EV Revolution?