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Stellantis, Chinese Firm CATL Plan $4bn Battery Plant In Spain

Car giant Stellantis and Chinese manufacturer CATL said Tuesday they would build a $4.3-billion factory to make electric vehicle batteries in Spain, the latest bid to boost Europe's troubled EV drive.

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CATL's New Sodium-Ion EV Battery Works In -40 Degree Cold

China is reaching new heights in diversifying the battery chemistries used in electric vehicles. The country is already leading in subcategories of lithium-based chemistries, like nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC), nickel-aluminum-cobalt (NCA) and lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP). Earlier this year, state-run utility company China Southern Power Grid even deployed sodium-ion batteries for stationary energy storage. Now…

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'We had a very big debate, and I showed him. He was silent. He doesn't know how to make a battery': The founder of the world's biggest battery company apparently had a lesson or two to give Elon Musk

Awkward.

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China's Xiaomi Just Smashed Another Tesla Record

If building cars were easy, everybody would do it. Well, just about every electronics maker has thought about it—Apple, Dyson, Sony, to name a few. But Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi lived out its dreams, and now it's got some real bragging rights.

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‘He Doesn’t Know How To Make A Battery’: China’s CATL Chief Blasts Elon Musk

Tesla placed a big bet back in 2020 when it announced that it was developing a new battery cell format. The 4680 battery, as it’s known, powers the Cybertruck and in the past, it made its way into a limited number of Model Y crossovers.

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CATL Developed World's First Hybrid Battery With EV-Like Range

CATL, the world's largest battery maker, has introduced a new battery for hybrids with 248 miles of range.

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'Partial' Driving Automation Means 'Exceedingly High' Distraction: Study

Today on Critical Materials: study shows partial autonomy linked to distraction, payment processor and charger reliability, and CATL's new million-mile battery.

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Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.48% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.88%

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Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.17% on Thursday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.63%

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Weekly Must-Read: Can CATL Stay Ahead?

Two lawmakers have called on the defense department to add the electric-vehicle battery maker to a list of companies with alleged ties to China’s military

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U.S. Lawmakers Accuse CATL of Aiding Chinese Military

Two lawmakers have called on the defense department to add the electric-vehicle battery maker to a list of companies with alleged ties to China’s military

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LFP Battery Health Degrades At Full Charge, Study Finds

Tesla and Ford advice charging EVs equipped with LFP batteries to a 100% frequently. A new study's findings contradict that.

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Huawei’s Smart Car Unit Valued $16 Billion After Investment From Avatr

Avatr buys in to Yinwang to utilize its smart car technologies and talent

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How Hyundai And Kia Are Dealing With EV Fire Concerns In Korea

The Korean automaking giant is launching free inspections, disclosing its battery sourcing and adding software updates after a fire.

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Volkswagen May Push Back Flagship Next-Gen 'Trinity' EV To Make Room For Golf EV

Today on Critical Materials: VW delays flagship "Trinity" EV, Musk and Tesla seem to disagree on subsidies, and South Korea presses for EV battery transparency.

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Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.34% on Tuesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.43%

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The Chinese Have Made Ultra Fast Charging Batteries, But There’s a Problem

Chinese battery giants BYD and CATL are each rolling out their own ultra-fast charging batteries that can be juiced up in 10 minutes. But there’s a big problem.

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Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion

In 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids

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Here’s How Ford Plans To Outpace Chinese Rivals

Ford's deal with CATL is expected to reap big rewards for the brand, especially in terms of cost, scale and advanced tech.

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China's CATL Hints At EV Batteries That Last 16 Years

According to CATL, its "Long-Service-Life Battery" packs can last up to 16 years or 1.24 million miles (2 million kilometers). That's a lot of driving.

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Rivian Is Winning Over Tesla Owners Tired Of Elon Musk's Antics

EV buyers tired of Tesla's plans and CEO Elon Musk's antics are finding solace in Rivian, an adventure focused start-up largely free of controversies.

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CATL’s Chief Says There’s a Better Way Than Tariffs to Steer Where EV Batteries Get Made

Chairman Zeng Yuqun suggests production capacity should be distributed proportionately among countries based on each one’s stake in the industry

Inverse

OnePlus’ Ace 3 Pro Borrows Tech From an EV Giant To Make It a Battery Beast

OnePlus revealed its Glacier Battery, which was developed in partnership with China's CATL, that will be in the upcoming Ace 3 Pro smartphone and have more battery capacity despite its smaller size.

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China Spent Lavishly On Its EV Revolution. Here’s How Much It Cost

A $230 billion financial backbone has powered China's EV revolution so far, helping it establish an enviable dominance in the sector.

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BYD, CATL Working On LFP Batteries That Could Be Fully Recharged In 10 Minutes

That’s the idea, at least. But whatever the outcome, it’s clear that battery technology is moving extremely rapidly.

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