CATL is a Chinese battery maker focused on EVs and energy storage.
GM has expanded its vehicle-to-grid plans, aiming to turn bidirectional EVs and new sodium‑ion battery cells into grid-scale energy storage. The company is partnering with Peak Energy and utilities to trial grid‑scale systems and drive down costs as data centers and AI growth push electricity demand higher.
The Verge reports Donut Lab is facing scrutiny over battery claims; a science YouTuber has challenged the company’s assertion about solid-state batteries, suggesting the tested cell is lithium-ion. Electrek highlights inconsistencies in production-vehicle claims and CT Coatings’ supplier history.