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Trump-Xi Summit Intensifies U.S. Push to Block Chinese Automakers
business16 days ago

Trump-Xi Summit Intensifies U.S. Push to Block Chinese Automakers

As President Donald Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, U.S. automakers and lawmakers are intensifying efforts to prevent Chinese car manufacturers from entering the American market. While Trump previously suggested openness to Chinese firms building domestically, a unified coalition of industry groups and bipartisan legislators has urged him to maintain strict restrictions. The debate centers on fears that Chinese firms, backed by heavy government subsidies, could flood the U.S. market and undermine domestic manufacturing, mirroring recent trends in Europe.

via CNBC|
#automotive-industry#business#byd
Geely’s 4.5-Minute Charge Challenges CATL’s Dominance in Chinese EV Market
technology16 days ago

Geely’s 4.5-Minute Charge Challenges CATL’s Dominance in Chinese EV Market

Geely has unveiled a new ultrafast charging system capable of charging an electric vehicle battery from 10% to 70% in just four minutes and 30 seconds. This announcement intensifies the competition among Chinese automakers to reduce reliance on battery giant CATL, which currently controls approximately 38% of global lithium iron phosphate manufacturing capacity. While Geely’s technology matches the speeds of rivals like BYD, analysts remain skeptical about the long-term impact on CATL’s market dominance due to its entrenched supply chain position and significant market share.

via Financial Times|
#battery-technology#catl#china
Trump Opens U.S. Door to Chinese Carmakers Amid Ford-China Ties Irony
business24 days ago

Trump Opens U.S. Door to Chinese Carmakers Amid Ford-China Ties Irony

President Trump said he would be “okay” with Chinese automakers building plants in the United States if they hire American workers, signaling a reversal from earlier hardlines. The move comes as U.S. automakers like Ford, GM, and Stellantis lobby through the Alliance for Automotive Innovation to limit Chinese brands, even as Ford itself maintains notable Chinese partnerships (including with CATL). The situation highlights a tension between calls to protect domestic manufacturing and the global supply chains tying American automakers to Chinese partners.

via Autonocion.com|
#business#catl#china
Ford Hit with Bipartisan Pushback Over Chinese Ties and Battery Plans
business29 days ago

Ford Hit with Bipartisan Pushback Over Chinese Ties and Battery Plans

Ford is facing bipartisan pressure from the Trump administration and GOP lawmakers over its ties to Chinese firms, including a CATL-licensed battery technology at its Michigan plant, a planned 66% Ford / 34% Geely joint venture in Valencia, Spain, and talks with BYD on batteries for hybrids. Ford stresses the CATL deal is licensing/servicing, not a manufacturing joint venture, and says it would still own and control the U.S. plant, but critics warn of dependence on Chinese tech and IP and have urged greater transparency as investigations seek details on termination rights, tech support, and potential China-based manufacturing.

via New York Post|
#business#byd#catl
Ford pushes back on White House critique of China tech partners, calls Duffy letter wrongheaded
automotive-industry1 month ago

Ford pushes back on White House critique of China tech partners, calls Duffy letter wrongheaded

Ford blasted a White House letter criticizing its China tech partners—calling it 'wrongheaded'—and clarified that its CATL deal is a limited technology-licensing arrangement owned and operated by Ford in Michigan, not a foreign joint venture; the company defended its US production footprint and reshoring efforts amid ongoing talks with Chinese suppliers (BYD, CATL, and Geely in Spain) ahead of its Q3 results.

via Yahoo Finance|
#automotive-industry#catl#china-tech
Trump Admin Pushes Ford on China Ties and U.S. Manufacturing Integrity
business1 month ago

Trump Admin Pushes Ford on China Ties and U.S. Manufacturing Integrity

The Trump administration expressed 'profound concern' about Ford’s ties to Chinese firms, notably CATL, and a proposed framework for Chinese joint ventures in the U.S., in a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley. Ford defended its status as the top U.S. automaker and its commitment to American workers while disputing some of the secretary’s claims, underscoring ongoing tensions between the U.S. auto industry, policy, and supply chains amid U.S.-China tensions.

via CNBC|
#business#catl#china
Ford bets on US-made LFP packs to power a $30,000 EV pickup
technology3 months ago

Ford bets on US-made LFP packs to power a $30,000 EV pickup

Ford has begun assembling lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells at its Bluoval Battery Park in Michigan using CATL technology, making it the first US automaker to start mass-market LFP battery shipments. The cells will power Ford’s upcoming Universal Electric (UEV) midsize pickup, priced around $30,000 and due for 2027, with production centered at the Louisville plant. LFP cells are cheaper and lighter, enabling more interior space and lower ownership costs, and will also feed Ford’s energy storage business. The move prompts debates over Chinese tech, but Ford argues the plan supports affordable EVs and good jobs.

via Electrek|
#battery#catl#ev
Beijing Auto Show spotlights China's bid for five-minute EV charging with BYD and CATL tech
vehicle-tech5 months ago

Beijing Auto Show spotlights China's bid for five-minute EV charging with BYD and CATL tech

China used the Beijing Auto Show to tout a leap in EV battery tech as BYD and CATL race to slash charging times toward five minutes, highlighting Shenxing 3 EB (10–98% in about 6.5 minutes) and BYD Blade Battery 2.0 (10–97% in about 9 minutes), plus other suppliers like CALB, EVE Energy and Sunwoda delivering sub-10 minute charging for cars and e-bikes; Nio even showcased a three-minute battery swap, all within a broader push toward megawatt charging up to 1,500 kW, signaling China’s leading position in next-gen charging tech.

via TechRadar|
#byd#catl#charging
Lithium Stocks Surge Amid CATL Mine Suspension
business1 year ago

Lithium Stocks Surge Amid CATL Mine Suspension

Tesla supplier CATL's decision to idle a major lithium mine in China has caused a sharp rise in lithium stocks and boosted Albemarle, despite concerns over lithium oversupply and potential impacts on EV battery costs. The lithium market is experiencing a short-term rally, but long-term trends remain uncertain amid China's regulatory stance and fluctuating prices. Meanwhile, Tesla's stock continues to perform well, and other lithium-related stocks are also gaining.

via Investor's Business Daily|
#albemarle#business#catl
business1 year ago

CATL suspends lithium mine operations amid permit issues

CATL has suspended operations at its lithium mine in Jiangxi due to an expired permit, with plans to potentially extend the halt while negotiating license renewal, amid a backdrop of declining lithium prices and increased government scrutiny in China. This suspension could impact the lithium supply chain but might also benefit other producers in a market plagued by overcapacity.

via CnEVPost|
#battery-materials#business#catl