CATL Seeks \$5 Billion in Hong Kong Listing Amid Geopolitical Headwinds
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) seeks to raise at least \$5 billion in a Hong Kong secondary listing to fund global expansion, particularly in Europe, despite facing geopolitical challenges including US tariffs and a Pentagon blacklist.
CATL Seeks \$5 Billion in Hong Kong Listing Amid Geopolitical Headwinds
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) seeks to raise at least \$5 billion in a Hong Kong secondary listing to fund global expansion, particularly in Europe, despite facing geopolitical challenges including US tariffs and a Pentagon blacklist.
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32% Bias Score
Stellantis and CATL to Build €4.1 Billion EV Battery Plant in Spain
Stellantis and CATL announced a €4.1 billion investment in a Spanish LFP battery plant, starting production by late 2026 with a capacity to power 700,000 electric vehicles daily, boosting Stellantis' European EV offerings and reflecting global EV battery market trends.
Stellantis and CATL to Build €4.1 Billion EV Battery Plant in Spain
Stellantis and CATL announced a €4.1 billion investment in a Spanish LFP battery plant, starting production by late 2026 with a capacity to power 700,000 electric vehicles daily, boosting Stellantis' European EV offerings and reflecting global EV battery market trends.
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44% Bias Score
Electric Vehicle Battery Reliability Confirmed by Large-Scale Study
A large-scale study of over 40,000 electric and hybrid vehicles by My Battery Health found that only 6% showed charge capacity below 80% after five years and 88,000 kilometers, dispelling concerns about battery unreliability and supporting manufacturers' eight-year warranties.
Electric Vehicle Battery Reliability Confirmed by Large-Scale Study
A large-scale study of over 40,000 electric and hybrid vehicles by My Battery Health found that only 6% showed charge capacity below 80% after five years and 88,000 kilometers, dispelling concerns about battery unreliability and supporting manufacturers' eight-year warranties.
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40% Bias Score
Sylvatex Revolutionizes EV Battery Production with Sustainable CAM Process
Virginia Klausmeier's Sylvatex has created a cheaper, cleaner way to make cathode active materials (CAM) for EV batteries, raising $22 million; its waterless process uses recycled materials and smaller reactors, reducing costs and environmental impact.
Sylvatex Revolutionizes EV Battery Production with Sustainable CAM Process
Virginia Klausmeier's Sylvatex has created a cheaper, cleaner way to make cathode active materials (CAM) for EV batteries, raising $22 million; its waterless process uses recycled materials and smaller reactors, reducing costs and environmental impact.
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48% Bias Score
CATL and Stellantis to Build $4.3B Electric Vehicle Battery Factory in Spain
Chinese battery giant CATL and Stellantis will build a $4.3 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Zaragoza, Spain, starting production by late 2026 to meet growing European demand and address the EU's 2035 ban on internal combustion engines.
CATL and Stellantis to Build $4.3B Electric Vehicle Battery Factory in Spain
Chinese battery giant CATL and Stellantis will build a $4.3 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Zaragoza, Spain, starting production by late 2026 to meet growing European demand and address the EU's 2035 ban on internal combustion engines.
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44% Bias Score