CATL New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Mercedes-Benz have reached a new level of strategic partnership. The two parties will jointly develop leading battery technology to support the large-scale electrification of Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz is accelerating its "electricity first" strategy, CATL will provide it with advanced batteries, modules and battery pack products that meet carbon neutral standards.
This strategic agreement covers power battery technology in various fields, including batteries and modules for Mercedes-Benz passenger car products, and overall battery packs for light commercial vehicle products, which will have broad prospects The innovative technology configuration, such as CATL's CTP (module-free battery pack) product design. This design saves the traditional module link and integrates the cells directly into the battery pack.
Carbon neutral standard battery
Refers to the use of recycled materials, renewable energy for battery production and other means to achieve energy saving and emission reduction in battery manufacturing and business operations, and offset the generated carbon dioxide emissions, and ultimately achieve zero carbon emissions in the battery production process.
CATL Zeng Yuqun said: “Mercedes-Benz is a special and important partner of CATL. We are very pleased to further expand and upgrade this cooperation, which will be beneficial to the future development of both parties. Mercedes-Benz is in Invented the automobile more than 130 years ago, and promoted the development of the automobile industry with countless innovative technologies. Its combination with the professional experience of CATL lithium battery will become a milestone in the electrification strategy of both parties. We cooperate to develop and provide reliable and competitive electric Solutions to jointly promote the global automotive electrification process."
Markus Schäfer said: “We are committed to leading the future in the field of battery technology. To this end, we will combine our own R&D expertise and the advantages of innovative partners. By integrating advanced battery systems, we It will build a luxury car with excellent cruising range, charging speed, safety and sustainability. The cooperation with CATL will help us accelerate our transformation to carbon neutrality. CATL will become the head of Mercedes-Benz Suppliers to ensure the battery supply of next-generation EQ products in the next few years."
Innovative battery technology drives the electrification of Mercedes-Benz series
The battery system is highly complex, and the battery core is its core. Its chemical system has a key impact on the performance, cruising range, and service life of electric vehicles.
By deepening its strategic partnership with CATL, Mercedes-Benz will promote the development and application of current and future lithium battery technologies. The two parties have started the research and development of next-generation batteries, and the research and development results will also be applied to the cooperative models launched by the two parties in the next few years.
The two parties have set clear R&D goals, including shortening the R&D cycle, increasing battery energy density to substantially increase cruising range, and reducing charging time.
In order to enhance the competitiveness of electric vehicles in the high-end market, the two parties also set high goals: EQS pure electric luxury sedan equipped with CATL battery modules will be launched in 2021, with a cruising range of more than 700 kilometers (WLTP standard), and a charging speed ratio Existing models are twice as fast.
Hubertus Troska, a member of the board of directors of Daimler AG and responsible for the Greater China business, said: “Daimler will continue to work with powerful, innovative and enterprising partners to advance future strategies including electric mobility. Further enhance global competitiveness and accelerate innovation. In China, we have established in-depth partnerships with industry leaders and technology companies for many years. Thanks to this, Daimler has not only maintained a good momentum of rapid development, but also improved From production to procurement, R&D efficiency. Now, we are very happy to have a new level of cooperation with the world's leading Chinese battery manufacturer CATL. This partnership will help us promote the strategy of'electricity first' and sustainable development. We I firmly believe that such cooperation will help Daimler accelerate innovation, maintain its leading position in technology, and continue to meet customer needs."
Mercedes-Benz and CATL are working together to develop and produce power batteries with first-class performance in terms of quality and performance while achieving sustainable development.
Battery production meets carbon neutral standards
Upholding the "Vision 2039", Mercedes-Benz is committed to achieving the long-term goal of carbon neutrality for passenger car products, and actively promotes the transformation of the mode of travel to carbon neutrality. In order to minimize the carbon footprint of current and next-generation models, the two parties have reached an agreement on carbon-neutral production of battery products. To this end, CATL will use renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydropower in its production.
Earlier this year, the two parties have jointly launched a pilot project using blockchain technology, which will track and count the climate-damaging gases and recycled raw materials generated in the battery supply chain, and make the proportions more transparent. In the future, both parties will further reduce their excessive dependence on raw material mining by recycling batteries.
CATL President Zhou Jia said: “In this strategic cooperation, CATL is committed to promoting the realization of Mercedes-Benz AG’s overall sustainable development goals including the'vision 2039'. This includes the use of renewable energy for battery energy Continuous production, minimize the carbon emissions in the logistics of the battery supply chain, and comply with the relevant requirements of social responsibility. CATL will ensure the production of carbon neutral standard batteries, and start with EQS to minimize Mercedes-Benz batteries CO2 emissions in the supply chain. I believe that this cooperation will provide new opportunities for both parties to explore sustainable business development and industry transformation."
Promote the industrialization of power batteries in Germany
The strategic cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and CATL has further accelerated the industrialization of high-tech battery technology in Germany. With the advancement of the construction of the CATL Thuringia plant, CATL is establishing and improving the European service system to provide Mercedes-Benz with more competitive products and a more stable product supply. This will enable Mercedes-Benz to purchase batteries from CATL's Thuringia plant and further increase the localized procurement rate of its supply chain.