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HONGQI Launches First All-Solid-State Battery for Tiangong

1/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

HONGQI installed the first all-solid-state battery pack in the Tiangong 06 prototype, transitioning from lab tests to real-world use.
The 470-day effort focused on sulfide-based solid electrolytes, delivering breakthroughs.
The trend includes automakers such as Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC) collaborating on solid-state research.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) supports the sector with a special fund for deployment by 2027.

History

Historical Context

The development of solid-state batteries gained momentum after 2011, when researchers demonstrated their potential to outperform traditional lithium-ion batteries. By 2021, companies like Toyota and QuantumScape invested over $1 billion in this technology, aiming for commercial applications by 2027. HONGQI's recent prototype installation highlights the industry's shift towards safer, more efficient energy storage solutions for electric vehicles.

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Story summary

HONGQI installed the first all-solid-state battery pack in the Tiangong 06 prototype, transitioning from lab tests to real-world use.
The 470-day effort focused on sulfide-based solid electrolytes, delivering breakthroughs.
The trend includes automakers such as Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC) collaborating on solid-state research.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) supports the sector with a special fund for deployment by 2027.

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