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Ford’s deal with Chinese company CATL offers alternative model for carmakers
Rapid expansion of billionaire founder Robin Zeng’s CATL group raises concerns in the US and his homeland
Company unveils strong results days after warning from Xi over risks of success as geopolitical rifts deepen with west
President Joko Widodo wants domestic processing and production of metal, batteries and cars
LG Energy Solution sees most potential in North American market
A rise in cost of the commodity would create relative advantage for better-hedged companies
Carmaker cites US Inflation Reduction Act in deciding location of $3.5bn Michigan factory
Electric vehicle boom in Asia’s biggest economy helps CATL and BYD reach worldwide market share of 50%
The country is becoming a surprise hub of Europe’s new battery industry. But critics fear becoming too dependent on China
Manufacturer will start construction on second European factory in Debrecen this year
Country dominates electric vehicle supply chain as west races to develop rare earths production
Contemporary Amperex Technology hit by China’s Covid lockdowns
Shares in electric vehicle supplier almost double making company South Korea’s second-most valuable
South Korean group targets Chinese rival CATL as geopolitical tensions spill into electric car market
Supplier to Tesla, Ford and VW will raise $11bn in what is expected to be South Korea’s biggest listing
Chinese group’s valuation hits $186bn in just 10 years on soaring demand for electric vehicles
Zeng Yuqun’s stake in the electric car battery maker benefits from impressive sales of new energy vehicles
Move is a show of support for sector struggling with falling prices
Swedish group wants half its sales to be fully electric by 2025
The battery maker’s shares still have power in them
Joint venture BMW Brilliance entitled to purchase up to $430m equity stake after $4.7bn supply deal
One reason for battery maker’s rise is its privileged position in China
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