November 24, 2025

GTEC (German Technology and Engineering Cooperation) has supported Western companies in Asia since 2005. Mostly in automotive, machinery, environmental technologies, business development, profitable investments, and management. Now, for the first time in history, we put all our knowledge and skills into our GTEC Profit Growth Academy.

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Adapt to the new trends in mobility in Asia

What will traction batteries in EVs be able to do soon—and how are they built? We took a closer look. Stay tuned to keep ahead of the curve.

First Example: BYD’s “Blade” Battery. In its flagship HAN, BYD introduced the Blade battery. It ditches traditional modules: instead of many small bricks, it uses long cells that span the battery tray sideways. About 100–120 cells are spread across the pack’s width. This layout means roughly 85% of the battery is active material, the part that stores energy. Why it matters:

Denser use of space
Fewer non-essential parts
Better pack weight and packaging efficiency

Source: https://en.byd.com/news_category/press-release/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4AwbVjd5y/ 23.11.2025

Second Example: CATL’s “Shenxing” Battery. CATL keeps unveiling new cell formats. Shenxing promises a leap in charge/discharge speed: up to 80% state of charge in about ten minutes—already in series production. The secret is advanced LFP chemistry. Key innovations:

Densified cathode particle architecture packs more active material into less space.
A 3D honeycomb anode boosts energy density while taming expansion and contraction during charge and discharge.
Smart casing and cell geometry maximize interior volume; CATL’s module-free CTP 3.0 saves both space and weight.

Cell-to-Pack (sometimes referred to as C2P or CTP) is a new battery design approach that eliminates intermediate modules and connects the battery cells directly to the pack. This reduces the weight, size, and cost of the battery and increases its energy density and efficiency.

What does this mean for drivers:

Faster charging: shorter, simpler pit stops.
More range and space efficiency: more energy without a bigger battery bay.
Fewer modules: cleaner design that can cut cost, weight, and failure points.

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWSFbtgV0Z/, 23.11.2025

Bottom line: Battery design shifts from many small modules to larger, space-optimized cells and packs—paired with new chemistries that charge faster and store more energy.

For example, what will the traction batteries of electric vehicles look like soon? How will they be manufactured?

We will explore these issues. Please follow us to stay updated.