The European Patent Office (EPO) has granted patent EP4597605A2, detailing an electrolyte, a lithium-ion battery, and an electricity-consumption device. The patent application was filed by Hithium Tech HK Limited and published on March 18, 2026. The International Patent Classification (IPC) includes H01M 4/13, H01M 4/62, H01M 10/0525, and H01M 10/0567, indicating its focus on battery components and technology.

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