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Tesla Battery Supplier CATL Seeking $5 Billion Plant in North America: Report

Tesla battery supplier, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., is apparently looking at sites in North America for a $5 billion factory, reports Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources. The CATL battery factory is seeking to make “as much as 80 gigawatt-hours of batteries a year,” say sources and would create 10,000 jobs. Company executives from China […]

Here’s CATL’s New Battery Swap Station in China

After reports held that China-based Tesla Supplier CATL would be launching a battery swap platform earlier this month, the company’s first station has officially been spotted. CATL revealed its first battery swap station in China on Tuesday, located in Xiamen, Fujian, after being built more than a month ago, according to Cailian (via CNEVPost). The […]

Tesla Supplier CATL to Launch Battery Swap Platform in China

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery giant CATL on Friday announced the impending launch of its own battery swap platform in China, called EVOGO — reports CnEVPost. According to the company’s official WeChat account, a launch event for the EVOGO brand will take place on Tuesday, January 18. CATL is yet to provide any more information […]

Apple’s Talks with Chinese EV Battery Makers Have Stalled: Report

After reports came out last month saying that Apple may develop its autonomous vehicle alone, despite still being on the lookout for suppliers, a new update shows that talks with two large companies in China may be on the fence. Apple’s electric vehicle (EV) talks with China-based CATL and BYD have largely been put on […]

CATL to Build Battery Hub in Shanghai Near Tesla’s Gigafactory

Following previous reports that one of Tesla’s battery suppliers will build a factory in Shanghai, the report has been confirmed through a framework agreement with the Shanghai government. CNEVPost reports that China-based power supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) will build its manufacturing base in Shanghai, according to a signed strategic agreement dated August […]

Tesla Battery Supplier CATL to Raise $9 Billion to Expand Production

After unveiling a breakthrough new battery for electric vehicles (EVs) last month, one China-based company is set to fundraise for a new round of battery production. China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) said on Friday that it is planning a private share placement to raise up to 58.2 billion yuan ($9.98 billion USD), according to Reuters. […]

Tesla Supplier CATL Unveils More Affordable Sodium-Ion Batteries

As Tesla continues to search for the most affordable raw material options for making vehicles, one China-based Tesla supplier has just unveiled a new battery cell makeup that is thought to be cheaper than pure lithium-ion cells. Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) debuted a more affordable electric vehicle (EV) battery on Thursday, constructed […]

Apple in Talks with CATL and BYD for Electric Vehicle Batteries, Report Says

As Apple prepares to develop its own electric vehicle (EV), the company has been talking to a number of different potential battery suppliers, and has now entered early discussions with a few key companies in China. Apple is currently talking with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and Warren Buffett-backed BYD about supplying batteries for the […]

Tesla Battery Supplier CATL to Build Factory in Shanghai: Report

One of Tesla’s China-based suppliers will build a new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Shanghai, further promoting a growing EV base in the world’s largest auto market. According to people familiar with the matter, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is planning to build an EV battery plant in Shanghai, which will help the company […]