CATL and ZF Join Forces for an Optimal Aftermarket Service in E-Mobility and Energy Storage
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NINGDE, China, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
-CATL, ZF signed a global strategic partnership agreement to push forward
cooperation in aftermarket services
-It represents an important step in CATL's globalization strategy. The
partnership will improve the core competitiveness of both CATL and ZF in
e-mobility
-Both sides will play a greater role globally in building up sustainable
automotive & industrial ecosystem.
On November 19, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and ZF
Group signed a global strategic partnership agreement to push forward
cooperation in aftermarket services, including service network, battery-related
training, connectivity, re-purpose etc. ZF and CATL intend to facilitate mutual
transfer of knowledge and expertise, according to the agreement, to enable a
sustainable ecosystem and with that an attractive mobility experience for
everyone.
CATL, a global leader in new energy technologies, will enhance its global
aftersales capabilities and efficiency with the collaboration with ZF, which,
with more than 10,000 workshop partners in its global aftermarket and with the
growing products for electric vehicles in OEM quality, will be considered the
preferred option in CATL's service network expansion.
Under the agreement, CATL will provide ZF with comprehensive battery training
know-how, which will be combined with ZF's DGUV high voltage training so as to
enhance the competitiveness of its training programs and other aftersales
services. The two parties also agree to jointly establish and uplift standards
to be the benchmark for the industry.
With the common vision and mission on sustainability, CATL and ZF also agreed
to cooperate on data connectivity and re-purpose.
"The partnership with ZF is an important step towards developing a global
comprehensive value chain of batteries. With the support of ZF's worldwide
network, we will further enhance our global aftermarket service and continue to
deliver customer-driven new energy products to the world," said Zhou Jia,
president of CATL. "Together with ZF, we are also confident that we can
contribute to the global trend towards e-mobility and net zero emissions."
"Enabling creative collaboration between companies can jump-start business
innovation. We are proud to be able to complement our aftermarket competencies
with those of one of the world's leaders in new energy. Together with CATL we
will bring the global footprint and leading service solutions of ZF's
Aftermarket Division further into play", said Dr. Holger Klein, member of the
Board of Management, ZF Group. "We want to drive growth which regenerates and
actually improves our natural world. ZF is pursuing corporate responsibility in
green energy and low carbon outlay and is committed to realizing the future
vision of 'zero emission and zero accident'."
About CATL
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) is a global leader in new
energy technology innovation, committed to providing premier solutions and
services for new energy applications worldwide. In June 2018, the company went
public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange with stock code 300750. According to SNE
Research, in the year 2020, CATL's EV battery consumption volume ranked No.1 in
the world for four consecutive years. CATL also enjoys wide recognition by
global OEM partners. To achieve the goal of realizing fossil fuel replacement
in stationary and mobile energy systems with highly efficient electrical power
systems that are generated through advanced batteries and renewable energy, and
promote the integrated innovation of market applications with electrification
and intelligentization, CATL maintains continuous innovation in four dimensions
including battery chemistry system, structure system, manufacturing system and
business models.
For more information, please visit http://www.catl.com
About ZF
ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars,
commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of
mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology
domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and
Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for
established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility
service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its
products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate
and enhancing safe mobility.
In fiscal year 2020 ZF reported sales of €32.6 billion. The company employs
more than 150,000 associates at approximately 270 locations in 42 countries.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG's leading aftermarket and fleet solutions portfolio is
built on its strong brands; Lemförder, Sachs, TRW and WABCO. A broad product
and service offering, advanced connectivity solutions for digital mobility
management and a global service network, support and enhance the performance
and efficiency of all vehicle types throughout their life cycle. The company's
aftermarket organization is both an architect and pacesetter for the Next
Generation Aftermarket and the preferred partner for fleet and aftermarket
customers worldwide.
For further press information and photos please visit: www.zf.com
Source: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.
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