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NewsFlash / Cobalt & Lithium / [6.2 Lithium Battery News]

[6.2 Lithium Battery News]

Jun 20, 2025 09:08

Source:SMM

[6.20 Lithium Battery Update] ► Dongshu Cui: China's passenger vehicle market had a month-end inventory of 3.45 million units in May, with 54 days of inventory. ► Three government departments held a video conference to strengthen NEV safety management. ► Will JMC Ford be merged into Changan Ford? The company responded: There are currently no plans for asset restructuring or integration. ► Fengshan Group: Fengshan Quannuo is conducting R&D and testing of electrolyte for semi-solid-state batteries. ► Nord Co., Ltd., which has seen three consecutive limit-ups, stated that its products are mainly used in lithium battery production. ► Toyota Tsusho and LG Energy Solution plan to establish a joint venture for automotive battery recycling in North America.

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