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CATL refutes rumors that its 811 battery is shelved due to safety concerns
The NCM811 battery made by Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), China's largest automotive lithium-ion battery maker, has attracted much attention in the market since its launch in 2018. However, frequent media reports of spontaneous combustion in EVs loaded with the battery in recent days have brought the safety of the 811 battery to the spotlight.
CATL becomes major supplier of Mercedes-Benz
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), China's largest automotive lithium-ion battery maker, and Mercedes-Benz today announced that they are strengthening their partnership in the field of battery technology.
Nio reportedly to set up battery asset management company in August, expected to get investment from CATL
Chinese EV maker Nio is planning to set up a battery asset management company to push for the separation of the car from the battery and launch a BaaS (Battery as a Service) offering on top of that, 36Kr reported, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
CATL to supply batteries to Tesla's Shanghai plant from this month
Starting this month, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), China's largest automotive lithium-ion battery maker, will supply power batteries for Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory, the Beijing News quoted CATL sources as saying.
CATL innovation lab starts construction with focus on next-generation batteries
The 21C Innovation Lab by Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), China's largest automotive lithium-ion battery maker, officially laid the foundation on June 24 in Ningde, Fujian Province.
CATL plans to launch batteries with a service life of 2 million kilometers
Zeng Yuqun, chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), China's largest automotive lithium-ion battery maker, said it plans to produce a power battery that lasts 16 years and 2 million kilometers.
CATL sets up joint venture to focus on battery technology
On March 6, Shanghai Kuaibu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was established. Fujian Baicheng New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. holds 51% of shares, and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), China's largest automotive lithium-ion battery maker, holds the remaining 49% of shares.
Tesla agrees to buy CATL batteries for China-made Model 3s, report says
Tesla has agreed to buy prismatic lithium-iron phosphate batteries from Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), China's largest automotive lithium-ion battery maker, for its shorter-range Model 3 cars in China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter.
CATL says co-op with Tesla only at stage of intent
Responding to the Tesla battery report, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), China's largest automotive lithium-ion battery maker, said today the current cooperation with Tesla is only in the phase of intent agreement, and the specific details have not been determined.
What exactly is the cobalt-free battery Tesla is going to use in China?
According to media reports, Tesla will use the cobalt-free battery produced by the Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), which is simply lithium iron phosphate power battery.