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CATL Develops Tall Battery Design for US Pick-up Market Amid Trade Tensions

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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Chinese battery maker CATL has developed a 'tall' battery design aimed at the US pick-up truck market, according to the Financial Times, citing CATL international business unit CTO Zhu Lingbo. The report stated that US carmakers have already tested these batteries, though the companies were not identified. Zhu added that CATL could license this technology to companies in the US for local production, utilizing a model similar to existing arrangements with Ford and Tesla.

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Why it matters

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The remarks were made while the company was facing ongoing geopolitical challenges, including tariffs, localization requirements, and potential bans from Washington. Zhu stated that the US market remains one with potential for 'huge business' for CATL, despite the intense geopolitics.

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Who's involved

  • FordUS car brand that could potentially license technology from CATL for local production.
  • TeslaAmerican automotive company mentioned as having existing arrangements regarding battery manufacturing.

Who could feel it

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  • FordSpeculative

    Ford might benefit from licensing advanced battery technology to mitigate risks associated with current trade barriers.

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