[6.19 Lithium Battery News] Ukraine Prepares to Launch Tender for Lithium Mine Development | Zhang Jinhua Says China Promotes the Application of Fuel Cell Vehicles

[Zhang Jinhua of China-SAE: The scale of promotion and application of fuel cell vehicles in China has significantly expanded]Zhang Jinhua, Chairman of the China Society of Automotive Engineers (China-SAE) and Executive Vice Chairman of the International Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Association, stated that the scale of promotion and application of fuel cell vehicles in China has significantly expanded, with cumulative promotion exceeding 28,000 units by the end of 2024. Regarding the next steps in the development of fuel cell vehicles in China, Zhang Jinhua suggested the following: First, promoting demonstration applications in typical scenarios is crucial, strengthening the demonstration and implementation of fuel cell vehicles in medium-to-long-distance, high-intensity scenarios such as trunk logistics, intercity cold chain transportation, and mining and port areas. Second, optimizing policy support methods is key, providing continuous support in multiple aspects including fiscal and taxation policies, infrastructure demonstration operations, etc. In particular, it is necessary to promote the transfer of financial support involved in relevant demonstration and promotion policies from the vehicle purchase stage to the usage stage. Third, strengthening technological innovation and international cooperation is a priority, focusing on high-temperature, high-load nuclear fuel cell stacks, large-power, long-life fuel cell systems, and large-capacity, low-cost hydrogen storage systems. Fourth, expanding application scenarios and creating demonstration projects are supportive, promoting their demonstration applications in fields such as energy storage and chemical engineering. (Cailian Press)

[Ukraine Prepares to Launch Tender for Lithium Mine Development, First Project Under US-Ukraine Mineral Agreement Set to Land]According to CCTV News, on June 18 local time, Andriy Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, announced on his official social media platform that Ukraine is preparing to launch an open tender for the development of the Dobra lithium mine in the Kirovohrad region, which may become the first key project in cooperation with the US. Yermak stated that the outcomes of the previous talks between Ukraine and the US in Washington are being translated into concrete actions, and the cooperation process is progressing smoothly. Yermak also disclosed that during the G7 Leaders' Summit held in Canada, he, along with Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, met with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to conduct in-depth consultations on cooperation details, and Ukraine and the US will continue to advance related work. (Cailian Press)

[Dazhong Mining: Plans to Invest 1 Billion Yuan in a Project to Produce 3,000 Tons of New Materials for Lithium Metal Batteries Annually]Dazhong Mining (001203.SZ) announced in a statement that it has signed an "Investment Agreement" with the Management Committee of Linwu High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, planning to invest 1 billion yuan in the "Project to Produce 3,000 Tons of New Materials for Lithium Metal Batteries Annually." The project will be constructed in three phases, with the first phase being the scientific research and breakthrough stage, and the second and third phases planning to construct production lines for new materials for lithium metal batteries with annual capacities of 1,000 tons and 2,000 tons, respectively. The project cooperation period is from June 2025 to May 2030. Lithium metal battery materials offer significant advantages such as high specific capacity, making them one of the important raw materials for high-performance batteries, especially solid-state batteries, aligning with the development trend of the new energy industry's upgrading. (Cailian Press)

[Gotion High-tech: Jinshi All-Solid-State Battery PACK System Has Started On-Road Testing] Gotion High-tech stated on its interactive platform that the company's first all-solid-state pilot production line has been officially commissioned, and the Jinshi all-solid-state battery PACK system has completed preliminary development and application work, and has started on-road testing. (Cailian Press)

[Shenzhen: Over 10 Million Home Appliances and Digital Products Sold Through Trade-In Policy] Data released by the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce shows that since the launch of the 2025 consumer goods trade-in policy, it has received enthusiastic participation from consumers. As of June 16, the trade-in policy has driven the sale of over 70,000 vehicles, with a sales amount of 17.6 billion yuan. Through the trade-in policy, a cumulative total of 10.01 million home appliances and digital products have been sold both online and offline, with a sales amount of 19.1 billion yuan. (Cailian Press)

[Leadpower Technology: The Company Has No Practical Application Scenarios or Actual Production Capacity for Solid-State Batteries] Leadpower Technology stated on its interactive platform that the company had previously recruited relevant talents and invested resources in the R&D of solid-state battery patents. From 2019 to 2022, it was granted a very small number of solid-state battery-related patents. However, currently, the company has no R&D projects for solid-state battery technology and has not obtained any new technical patents. The company's existing products do not involve relevant technologies, nor have they formed solid-state battery production processes or production lines. Additionally, the company has not granted any licenses for the aforementioned patents externally and has no practical application scenarios or actual production capacity for solid-state batteries. (Cailian Press)