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CATL signs strategic cooperation framework agreement with Chengdu City; battery swap operation

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., The two parties will carry out all-round cooperation in the fields of battery swap operation, research and development, comprehensive utilization of resources, manufacturing of key battery materials, new energy and energy storage. and Chengdu Environment Group.

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CATL-SC officially launches operation of phase 1 of $4.7B Yibin traction battery production project

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The first phase of the traction battery production project of Sichuan Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL-SC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CATL, is now in operation. billion) and an area of about 3,000 acres (about 1,214 hectares). billion) and an area of about 3,000 acres (about 1,214 hectares).

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Isuzu, Hino, Toyota partner to accelerate CASE technologies for commercial vehicles; new JV

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Toyota, Toyota’s truck division Hino, and Isuzu are establishing a partnership in commercial vehicles to collaborate in CASE technologies: connected, autonomous, shared and electric driving technologies. Background.

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A brief discussion of the history of EV charging technology

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Since the first appearance of the electric vehicle (EV) in the mid-19th century, humanity has not given up on the exploration of EV charging technology. Today I will take you through the process of charging technology development. Corner of Battery Room. Corner of Battery Room.

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StoreDot Gets Patent For Self Healing Battery Technology

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The technology detects defective cells, isolates and fixes them without affecting the EV’s driving experience. The developments in EV battery technology is happening at a very rapid pace. The EV driver may not even be aware that the technology is in place because the vehicle will continue to function normally.

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DRX Consortium to accelerate commercialization of disordered rock salt (DRX) cathode materials

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A consortium of battery scientists, led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), will accelerate the commercialization of a new family of battery cathode materials called DRX or “disordered rock salt.” DRX offers more sustainable, more abundant, and cheaper mineral sources for battery cathodes.

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DOE to award $68.5M for advanced vehicle technologies research

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million for early-stage research of advanced vehicle technologies. ( million for early-stage research of advanced vehicle technologies. ( Topic areas for this funding opportunity include the following: Topic 1: Batteries and Electrification (up to $27 million). Technology Integration (up to $20 million).

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