On the afternoon of September 29, a fire broke out at the Z base production workshop of CATL located in Jiaocheng District, Ningde City, Fujian Province.
CATL confirmed that it is planning to adjust its production arrangements for Yichun lithium carbonate, based on the recent market conditions for lithium carbonate.
CATL is seeking to acquire companies involved in photovoltaic (PV) modules and PV cells, and is currently in talks to acquire a PV module manufacturer, DAS Solar.
Despite the increasing competition in the battery market, CATL plans to enhance its brand recognition and product competitiveness through both online and offline communication channels.
CATL and Autoflight signed a strategic investment and cooperation agreement, with CATL exclusively investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Autoflight.
Robin Zeng, CEO of CATL, responded to 'calling on employees to work under the 896 work system for 100 days' by saying, 'It means calling on everyone to practice basic skills well. We do not force anyone.'
Zeng stated that despite the fierce competition in the domestic market, CATL's global market share last year has caught up with LG, demonstrating vast potential for growth.
At the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, CATL introduced the Shenxing PLUS battery, the world's first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery capable of achieving a 1000-kilometer range.
CATL's first skateboard chassis product based on lithium iron phosphate batteries is expected to start mass production in the second half of this year.
Didi and CATL established a joint venture for battery swapping. They plan to enter the ride-hailing scene and provide battery swapping services for new energy vehicles.
On November 21st, CATL announced that it has signed a strategic MOU with Stellantis Group to supply lithium iron phosphate batteries to the group in Europe.