The Latest Breaking News from CATL

DeepSeek wrapping up $15 billion fundraising to fuel AI race

Battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and WeChat operator Tencent Holdings were among the biggest investors in the round, said one of the people, who both declined to be named as the information was confidential.

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks fall as CATL slump, consumer worries weigh

Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fell as slower profit growth at CATL and concerns over weak domestic consumption weighed on sentiment. Consumer-facing companies faced pressure, while technology stocks outperformed amid uncertainty over earnings growth and the prospects for fresh policy support.

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Revealed: VW, Ford and Tesla batteries linked to destructive deforestation of indigenous lands

Mines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in Indonesia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Ford CEO Sounds Alarm on Impact Of Chinese Automakers On Western Competitors: Already 'Too Late' For Europe

Jim Farley said the U.S. should be "extremely careful around how the Chinese OEMs come to our country."

International Business Times · Sep 30

Volkswagen's European Battery Push Has A New Chinese Partner

Volkswagen will make LFP batteries for mass-market EVs through joint ventures with China's Gotion.

InsideEVs · Sep 28

These Battery Cells Were Tested After 14 Years Of Hard Work. They're Good For Another Decade

CATL supplied the cells for the world’s first large-scale battery energy storage project. Fourteen years later, not one of them has been replaced.

InsideEVs · Sep 26

Jefferies’ Chris Wood calls energy India’s best structural growth story; names Hitachi Energy as picks-and-shovels play

Christopher Wood, the global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, identifies India's energy sector as a promising arena for growth, driven by the shift toward renewable energy sources like solar. Hitachi Energy India's CEO anticipates a significant 50% increase in energy demand by 2035, suggesting that electricity consumption could double.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging

Major Chinese auto group Geely has unveiled new ultrafast EV charging technology that can recharge a battery from 10% to 70% in just 4.5 minutes

The Independent UK · Sep 24

CATL’s New Batteries Target American Pickups. They Could Be Made In The U.S.

A CATL executive said U.S. automakers have tested its new pickup batteries. Licensing could bring production to America despite trade barriers.

InsideEVs · Sep 21

Xi's coming to America: US won't announce new tariffs until leaders meet next week

US and Chinese negotiators are set to meet over the weekend to discuss any agreements ahead of Xi's state visit. The trip would be Xi's first to the US since 2023, when he met former President Joe Biden during a visit that included attending the APEC summit in San Francisco.

The Economic Times · Sep 18