Focus on CATL
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.
Struggling Northvolt stokes fear for Europe’s battery future
Northvolt's decision to cut jobs and scale back operations raises doubts about Europe's bid for a leading EV battery maker.
GM in talks to buy Chinese EV batteries built in the US: report
General Motors may buy EV batteries using CATL tech, assembled in a US plant funded by Japan's TDK, per Bloomberg sources.
Two Republicans want Pentagon to add Chinese battery maker CATL to restricted list
Top Republican lawmakers urge U.S. Defense Department to restrict Chinese battery maker CATL, citing ties to Beijing's military.
Ford slows EV plans, delaying pickup and axing three-row SUV, to cut costs
Ford EV pickup added to the carmaker's future lineup as plans readjusted, with three-row electric SUV to be scrapped.
Mercedes-Benz Korea discloses EV battery makers after fire
The August 1 fire damaged hundreds of vehicles and created a national panic amid growing calls for transparency on battery supply chains.
South Korea holds emergency meeting as EV fires stir consumer fear
South Korean officials met Monday to discuss EV safety amid growing consumer concern after an EV fire in and underground garage
Audi’s new China EV series won’t have four-ring logo, sources say
Chinese Audi EV series developed with local suppliers and technologies unlikely to carry usual branding for the German marque.
Panasonic’s battery unit Q1 operating profit sinks as sales drops
Panasonic Holdings said Wednesday its Q1 operating profit fell 7%, weighed by lower sales at its battery-making energy unit
Chinese EV battery maker CATL posts 13.4% jump in Q2
Chinese EV battery giant CATL's Q2 net profit jumped 13.4% year on year, a stock market filing showed on Friday
LG Energy Solution in talks with Chinese firms to make low-cost EV batteries for Europe
South Korea's LGES is in talks with Chinese suppliers to produce low-cost EV batteries for Europe, a senior executive said
