Chinese battery giant CATL $300750.SZ has taken a major leap forward in technological innovation by unveiling its new sodium-ion battery brand, Naxtra. With mass production slated for December, CATL is clearly doubling down on developments that could transform the electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage industries. Alongside Naxtra, the company also announced its second-generation fast-charging EV battery, underlining a clear ambition to drive the global battery market into a new era.