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ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 11, 2026, 12:06 AM EST Gotion High-tech, BASF join forces on solid-state battery R&D February 10, 2026, 11:50 PM EST. Gotion High-tech and BASF signed a strategic cooperation memorandum to jointly develop next-generation solid-state battery technology, focusing on high-performance materials across core components and clearing commercialization bottlenecks. The deal extends a 13-year partnership between the firms. Gotion operates a 0.2 GWh pilot line for its Gemstone all-solid-state battery, reporting a yield above 90% and an energy density of 300 Wh/kg. Gemstone was unveiled May 17, 2024, and small-scale production and vehicle testing are planned for

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