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Battery technology

Jan 13, 2026

Investors are increasingly aware of China’s growing dominance in electric vehicles (EVs). BYD cars are now commonly seen on the streets of Europe and Latin America. Yet while the headlines often focus on the volume of EV sales, the story of China’s rise to global leadership lies in large part “beneath the hood” – making the right bet on batteries.