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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, (CATL) is a Chinese battery manufacturer and technology company founded in 2011 that specializes in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, as well as battery management systems (BMS).
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CATL plans to invest 1.4 billion yuan to build 40,000 tons of annual lithium carbonate capacity in Ya'an. Separately, CATL announces a share buyback exceeding 450 million yuan. The moves underscore expansion in lithium materials and corporate finance activity for the company.

CATL and DHL signed a pact to advance road freight electrification in Europe.

Li Auto announced that newly ordered i9 Home models will fully adopt self-developed 5C ternary lithium batteries. The i9 Home is priced at 369,800 yuan with a six-seat flagship configuration. This marks a shift from initial supplier batteries to Li Auto’s in-house battery system as production scales.
The 2026 Beijing Green Development Forum opened in the Beijing sub-center on September 17, 2026.
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CATL and DHL sign a pact to advance road freight electrification in Europe
CATL and DHL signed a pact to advance road freight electrification in Europe.
Li Auto's i9 Home to fully adopt self-developed 5C batteries
2026 Beijing Green Development Forum held with green projects signed
The 2026 Beijing Green Development Forum opened in the Beijing sub-center on September 17, 2026.
CATL Chief Manufacturing Officer Ni Jun states that building cars does not equate to the capability of building batteries due to strict consistency requirements.
CATL Chief Manufacturing Officer Ni Jun stated that knowing how to build cars does not mean knowing how to build batteries.