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China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd – better known as CATL – is a global leader in new energy technology innovation, committed to providing premier solutions and services for new energy applications worldwide. CATL has been the world leader in producing electric vehicle batteries for several consecutive years, In June 2018, the company went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange with stock code 300750.

The logo of Stellantis is seen on the company's building in Velizy-Villacoublay near Paris, France, March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Stellantis, China’s CATL to invest $4.33 billion in EV battery factory in Spain

Stellantis and CATL have set up a 50-50 joint venture for the project and expect to start production by the end of 2026.

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Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants

Bolivia signs $1B deal with China's CBC, a CATL subsidiary, to build two lithium carbonate plants in the southwest.

FILE PHOTO: People visit the booth of battery manufacturer CATL, at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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China battery giant CATL would build US plant if Trump allows it

CATL may expand to the U.S. if Trump, open to Chinese EV investments, relaxes trade barriers, says CEO Zeng.

CATL's EV platform code-named "Panshi" is seen on display for customers and staff, at the Chinese battery maker's headquarters in Ningde, Fujian province, China November 8, 2024. REUTERS/Zoey Zhang
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Chinese giant CATL pushes beyond batteries into power grids, EV platforms

Robin Zeng, CATL’s founder, is transforming it from the top EV battery supplier to a green-energy giant and low-cost EV enabler.

FILE PHOTO: People stand at the booth of battery maker CATL during the first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, China November 28, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
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China’s CATL unveils new battery for extended-range hybrids

Chinese battery giant CATL launched its first battery product focused on extended-range hybrids.

FILE PHOTO: A view of a lithium mine in Yichun, Jiangxi province, China March 30, 2023. REUTERS/Staff/File Photo
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China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says

Chinese lithium overproduction causes an 80 per cent price drop, impacting global competition and hindering supply chain diversification.

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UPDATE: 2024 New Energy Industry Development Conference & Invest in Changzhou Conference took place

CHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 26, the 2024 New Energy Industry Development Conference & Invest in Changzhou Conference...

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2024 New Energy Industry Development Conference & Invest in Changzhou Conference took place

CHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 26, the 2024 New Energy Industry Development Conference & Invest in Changzhou Conference kicked off,...

FILE PHOTO: Stellantis-backed joint venture Leamotor International showcases Leapmotor C10 SUV in Malpensa, Italy, as it opens order for the model in Europe, September 24, 2024. REUTERS/Giulio Piovaccari/File Photo
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Analysis: Stellantis CEO follows Chinese route to avoid EV tariff ‘trap’

By Nick Carey, Nora Eckert and Joseph White LONDON/DETROIT (Reuters) – Stellantis wants to adopt the low-cost mindset of Chinese EV makers despite...

FILE PHOTO: General view outside the Northvolt facility in Vasteras, Sweden, September 29, 2021. Picture taken September 29, 2021. REUTERS/Helena Soderpalm./File Photo
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Northvolt to axe 1,600 jobs as Europe’s EV hopes stall

Northvolt cuts 1,600 jobs and suspends expansion as it faces production issues, slow EV demand, and competition from China.

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