Changan Automobile and Ganfeng Lithium have intricately woven a strategic collaboration aimed at catapulting the Research and Development (R&D) of solid-state batteries, marking a pivotal moment in the Project Shangri-La New Energy Development Plan.
The Memorandum of Cooperation, etched into existence on December 22 in Ningbo city, underscores Changan’s unwavering commitment to metamorphose into a preeminent intelligent, low-carbon mobility technology company. The partnership focuses on establishing a long-term alliance with Ganfeng Lithium, aiming to fast-track (semi-) solid-state battery R&D joint ventures and industrialization projects
This collaboration transcends the confines of solid-state battery development, extending its purview across the battery industry chain, spanning from upstream lithium mining resources to the comprehensive downstream recycling of used batteries. This all-encompassing approach seeks to fortify the entire ecosystem, ensuring holistic sustainability and operational efficiency.
Changan Automobile has meticulously calibrated its objectives with the 2017-initiated Shangri-La plan, showcasing an unswerving dedication to transitioning into new energy vehicles. The company has seamlessly woven three new energy-intelligent vehicle brands—AVATR, DEEPAL, and NEVO—proffering a comprehensive range of power options, ranging from pure electric and plug-in hybrid electric to extended-range and hydrogen fuel powertrain solutions.
Exemplary products such as the DEEPAL SL03, DEEPAL S7, AVATR 11, AVATR 12, and NEVO A07 accentuate Changan’s diverse power portfolio. Gazing into the future, the company aspires to innovate in technology, meticulously addressing challenges about vehicle energy consumption, battery safety, and energy replenishment efficiency. This calculated move aims to solidify Changan’s bedrock competitiveness in corporate culture, operational efficiency, and software capabilities, propelling it into the echelons of a smart, low-carbon mobility technology company.
Chairman Zhu Huarong of Changan Automobile exuded palpable enthusiasm about the collaboration, affirming, “The signing of the strategic cooperation memorandum with Ganfeng Lithium is a continuous step in implementing Changan’s Shangri-La plan and the Golden Shield battery brand strategy.” Accentuating the harmonious synergy between the entities, he articulated, “Leveraging our respective strengths, we aim to expedite the industrialization of (semi-) solid-state battery technology, offering users a safer and more comfortable experience with new energy products.”
This alliance not only heralds a quantum leap in sustainable transportation but also exemplifies the industry’s collective commitment to surmounting challenges and nurturing innovation. As the automotive landscape metamorphoses, collaborations akin to Changan and Ganfeng’s become linchpins, shaping a more verdant and sustainable future for electric vehicles globally.
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