CATL and Honda China Strengthen Ties for LFP, CTB Tech Applications in NEV Industry

Published: May 18, 2025 21:35

[CATL and Honda China Join Forces to Promote LFP and CTB Technology Applications]

Recently, Honda Technology Research (China) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Honda China") and CATL officially signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation. Based on their existing cooperation, both parties will further collaborate in new technology R&D, supply chain management, and other areas. As a key focus of this deepened cooperation, both parties will further engage in comprehensive upgraded cooperation in the fields of LFP batteries, CTB (Cell to Body) integration technology, supply chain optimization, and more, to drive the upgrade of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. In the future, both parties will continue to explore new business cooperation models.

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