The Chinese battery manufacturer CALB has unveiled a solid-liquid hybrid battery for light commercial vehicles at a trade show in Hefei on March 28. According to the company, the battery is already in mass production. It is intended for use in light commercial vehicles manufactured by Chery Automobile.
This marks the first time that semi-solid-state technology has been adopted more broadly in the light commercial vehicle segment. This technological approach combines solid and liquid electrolyte components, representing an intermediate step toward fully solid-state batteries.
Higher Energy Density Increases Payload
CALB reports an energy density of 400 watt-hours per kilogram for the cells. This enables a reduction in battery weight, which directly improves the payload capacity of light commercial vehicles. According to the manufacturer, the battery has passed 44 safety tests, including evaluations for thermal runaway, fire, and mechanical stress. These tests reportedly exceed current Chinese safety standards.
During charging, the system supports 2C fast charging. The state of charge can reportedly increase from 30 to 80 percent in 15 minutes. CALB also highlights the battery’s performance at low temperatures. They claim that the range at minus 25 degrees Celsius is more than 20 percent greater than that of conventional batteries. Additionally, continuous discharge at 1C is specified.
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https://cnevpost.com/2026/03/30/semi-solid-battery-adoption-light-trucks-calb-launch/
