CATL, Foton Motor team up to boost commercial vehicle electrification

Published: Feb 11, 2025 19:06
Source: gasgoo
On February 8, BAIC Group’s commercial vehicle arm Foton Motor and Chinese power battery giant CATL held a signing ceremony in Ningde, Fujian, marking the beginning of a ten-year strategic partnersh...

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On February 8, BAIC Group's commercial vehicle arm Foton Motor and Chinese power battery giant CATL held a signing ceremony in Ningde, Fujian, marking the beginning of a ten-year strategic partnership.

The two parties plan to conduct in-depth collaboration in the field of commercial vehicle electrification, focusing on the development and application of cutting-edge technologies, overseas market expansion, aftermarket services for complete vehicles and power batteries, and industrial ecosystem construction.

This partnership marks a strong alliance between two industry leaders in the commercial vehicle and power battery sectors, aimed at driving the green mobility transformation of the commercial vehicle industry and leading the development of new energy commercial vehicle technologies.

Founded in 1996, Foton Motor said it boasts 22 core technologies relevant to complete vehicle integration, electronic control, electric drive system, power battery, and fuel cell, setting a benchmark for the green transformation of the commercial vehicle sector. In the intelligent driving sector, the company has developed 20 core technologies that involve intelligent cockpit software, connected vehicle platform, advanced driver assistance system, autonomous driving decision-making, and steer-by-wire chassis, paving the way for the future of smart commercial vehicles.

Notably, Foton Motor has independently developed several core technologies, such as semi-solid-state battery, domain controller, highway pilot autonomous driving, vehicle-road collaboration system, and integrated heat pump thermal management solution.

CATL is committed to providing global solutions and services for new energy applications. Its commercial vehicle power battery brand, CATL TIANXING, provides comprehensive electrification solutions for logistics and public transport sectors, catering to performance demands for long range, fast charging, and extended lifespan in buses, light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and construction machinery.

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