# All-solid-state battery industry development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/all-solid-state-battery-industry-development > Updated: 2026-09-30T11:46:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The all-solid-state battery (ASSB) industry is transitioning from laboratory breakthroughs to the engineering verification phase. Major manufacturers in Japan, South Korea, and China—including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Samsung SDI, CATL, and BYD—are leading small-scale pilot production and automotive-grade performance evaluations. Notably, Nissan has demonstrated capacity retention in stacked structure cells that exceeds traditional liquid lithium-ion batteries. Beyond electric vehicles, the technology is expanding into drones, micro-electronics, and robotics. In the automotive market, solid-state 12V batteries are beginning to appear, offering advantages such as a 10 to 15-year lifespan, faster charging, and reduced weight compared to liquid electrolyte versions. Additionally, battery technology is being applied to the rail sector through the development of battery-powered trains designed to navigate non-electrified tracks. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Battery technology advances in automotive and rail sectors Advancements in battery technology are driving innovation in transport, from long-lasting solid-state 12V car batteries to battery-powered trains designed for non-electrified rail lines. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/battery-technology-advances-in-automotive-and-rail-sectors ### 2026-09-23: All-solid-state battery industry enters engineering verification phase The all-solid-state battery industry is moving into engineering verification, with Toyota, Nissan, and CATL leading pilot production and testing for automotive and high-value applications. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/all-solid-state-battery-industry-enters-engineering-verification-phase --- Cite as: All-solid-state battery industry development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/all-solid-state-battery-industry-development