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China's CATL to deepen battery R&D cooperation with Volkswagen

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Posted on February 21, 2025

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· Last updated: February 21, 2025

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CATL and Volkswagen Strengthen Battery R&D Collaboration

BEIJING (Reuters) - CATL has signed a strategic cooperation MOU with Volkswagen to deepen partnership in battery R&D, new materials application and components development, the Chinese electric vehicle battery giant said on Friday.

In a separate statement on the deal, Volkswagen China vowed to work with CATL to jointly develop "cost-competitive" battery products and explore battery recycling and swapping among other fields of cooperation.

(Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

Key Takeaways

  • CATL and Volkswagen sign a strategic cooperation MOU.
  • Focus on battery R&D, new materials, and components.
  • Volkswagen aims for cost-competitive battery products.
  • Exploration of battery recycling and swapping.
  • Partnership to enhance electric vehicle battery tech.

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The main topic is the strategic cooperation between CATL and Volkswagen to enhance battery R&D and explore new technologies.
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They are focusing on battery R&D, new materials application, and components development.
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The partnership aims to develop cost-competitive battery products and explore battery recycling and swapping.

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