This week (March 13, 2026–March 19, 2026), multiple enterprises in the solid-state battery sector were active: Dali Times commenced construction of a 2 GWh specialized semi-solid-state battery base; EVE’s Longquan Phase III/IV all-solid-state batteries rolled off the line in Chengdu; Chery released its 600 Wh/kg Rhino all-solid-state battery technology。

This week (January 30 to February 5, 2026), the scaling of Tesla’s dry electrode process represented a revolutionary breakthrough in manufacturing, while Light-Year Engine’s “launch-to-production” approach marked a bold declaration on the product front. Both point to the core challenges of industrialisation —engineering and cost.

[Overseas Solid-State Battery: QuantumScape's Solid-State Battery Powers Ducati Electric Motorcycle] On September 8, 2025, according to information from QuantumScape's official website, QuantumScape collaborated with PowerCo under Volkswagen to publicly demonstrate for the first time a solid-state battery powering a Ducati electric motorcycle. The technology utilizes QSE-5 battery cells with an energy density of 844Wh/L, supporting 12-minute fast charging (10% to 80%) and 10C continuous discharge. Both parties expanded their cooperation and licensing agreement to accelerate mass production, aiming to drive transformation in the high-performance EV market and achieve a critical leap from laboratory to commercial application.

[CATL battery powers electric motorcycle] On the 26th, Wuyang-Honda unveiled its high-performance smart electric motorcycle E-VO, which is equipped with Ampace's exclusively developed 74V28Ah triple-pack parallel battery system. This also means that Ampace has successfully secured battery orders for Wuyang-Honda's high-performance smart electric motorcycle E-VO. It is reported that the company is jointly held by Xiamen New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CATL, and four partnership enterprises. Xiamen New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between CATL and Xiamen New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., with the two companies holding 70% and 30% of the shares, respectively.

From January to February, the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size in Huaibei High-tech Zone increased by 28.6%, the added value of high-tech industries grew by 29.7%, the output value of strategic emerging industries rose by 12.4%, and fixed asset investment expanded by 7.4%. The added value of industrial enterprises above designated size is expected to increase by 22% in Q1. The efficiency of project construction has been accelerated. Key projects such as Chery's high-speed electric motorcycles and Xian Dao's high-end aluminum alloy deep processing are being prioritized. Additionally, the construction of newly started projects, including the digital and intelligent postal dispatch center, Yuanhe's aluminum ash resource recycling, and the expansion of Longbo Technical School, is being expedited, with the annual investment target set at no less than 200 million yuan.

[SMM Analysis: Leading Enterprise in Two-Wheeler Batteries Accelerates Sodium-Ion Battery Business, Setting New Industry Trends] SMM, February 19: Recently, Chilwee Group has been actively advancing in the sodium-ion battery field, continuously driving technological innovation and market expansion, becoming the focus of industry attention...

【Motorcycle Production and Sales Both Increased in China in 2024】 According to data from the China Chamber of Commerce for Motorcycles, in 2024, China's motorcycle industry performed well overall, achieving a slight increase in production and sales. Foreign trade exports continued to rise, reaching a new historical high. From January to December 2024, the industry produced and sold 16.5645 million and 16.4562 million fuel-powered motorcycles, respectively (up 13.86% and 12.99% YoY). Electric motorcycle production and sales reached 3.4063 million and 3.4666 million units, respectively (down 35.32% and 27.96% YoY). From January to December 2024, a total of 19.9708 million motorcycles were produced and 19.9228 million were sold, with production and sales up 0.79% and 2.82% YoY, respectively. During the same period, the total export value of products from motorcycle producers reached $8.831 billion, up 25.15% YoY.

[General Administration of Customs: China's EV Exports Surpassed 2 Million Units Last Year] Lü Daliang, Director of the Department of Statistics and Analysis of the General Administration of Customs, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on January 13 that in the green energy sector, China's wind turbine exports grew by 71.9% in 2024; PV product exports exceeded 200 billion yuan for four consecutive years; lithium battery exports reached 3.91 billion units, setting a record high. In the green transportation sector, China's railway electric locomotive exports have increased for five consecutive years; electric motorcycles and bicycles were highly popular in overseas markets, with export value surpassing 40 billion yuan for the first time; EV exports exceeded 2 million units for the first time.

In 2024, China's wind turbine exports increased by 71.9%; PV products have exceeded 200 billion yuan in exports for four consecutive years; lithium battery exports reached 3.91 billion units, setting a historical record. In the green transportation sector, China's railway electric locomotive exports have maintained growth for five consecutive years; electric motorcycles and bicycles were popular in overseas markets, with export value surpassing 40 billion yuan for the first time; EV exports exceeded 2 million units for the first time.

Sri Lanka Calls for Strengthened Oversight of Lead-Acid Electric Motorcycles - Sri Lanka's National Consumer Front (NCF) has recently urged the government and relevant departments to immediately halt the import of electric motorcycles powered by lead-acid batteries, citing the environmental hazards and insufficient durability of these vehicles. NCF leader Arsela Sampath stated that many imported electric motorcycles have led to numerous issues for consumers due to the non-durability of their lead-acid batteries, and called on the government to strictly regulate the import of such vehicles.