China’s CATL launches “superfast” battery that can add 400km in less time to sip a latte
China battery giant CATL launches new LFB battery capable of adding 400kms of range in 10 minutes.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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