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Assembly Plant or Battery Powerhouse? Analysis of Foreign Battery Investments in EU

External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Europe’s ambition to build a world-leading battery … [continued]

No Tech Transfer Requirements in Chinese-European Battery Partnerships Despite EU Subsidies — Study

External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Despite receiving €900 million in state aid … [continued]

ChatGPT generated panoramic image of a Chinese battery pack on one side of a scale and a tank labeled "H2" on the other, with the battery pack side much lower

What Are The Implications Of $66/kWh Battery Packs In China?

The Power Construction Corporation of China drew 76 bidders for its tender of 16 GWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage systems (BESS), according to reports. Bids averaged $66.3/kWh, with 60 bids under $68.4/kWh. The tender, covering supply, system design, installation guidance, 20-year maintenance, and safety features, targets … [continued]

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Stellantis & CATL’s New JV Will Invest Up To €4B To Build Large-Scale LFP Battery…

Stellantis and CATL recently announced a strategic agreement for a joint venture that could see up to €4.1 billion invested in the construction of a large-scale European lithium iron phosphate battery plant. The facility, which they say will be constructed in multiple phases in Zaragoza, Spain, is intended to eventually … [continued]