Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH and leading global motion technology company Schaeffler have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue strategic cooperation on Battery Management Systems and X-in-One Integrated Power Management Systems.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) is a global supplier of innovative new energy technologies, founded 2011 in Ningde, China. CATL's batteries are used in a wide array of electric vehicles and electric storage system applications. Electrification is a key developments of the 21st century, one that we at CATL have set out to promote and advance through our innovative spirit and conviction. CATL maintains a high focus on research and development, from material, electrochemistry and structure systems to green extreme manufacturing. CATL Germany: Since 2019 the CATT (Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia AG) site in Thuringia coordinates CATLs operations in Europe, serving as the companies local hub. Since 2022 CATL's first European production facility here at Erfurter Kreuz supplies local customers with batteries made in Thuringia. Thuringia's central location and infrastructure enable us to produce close to our customers, building the foundation for a resilient German electric industry with shorter supply chains and local production. CATL promotes local research and development of battery technology through the joint venture "Battery Innovation and Technology Center (BITC)" at Erfurter Kreuz. As a member of the Thuringian community, CATL supports efforts to build a sustainable Europe. Imprint: Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia AG Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 99310 Arnstadt, Germany Managing Director: Ms. Hongye Zhang Registered office: Arnstadt Commercial register: AG Jena No. 514938

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