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NINGDE, China, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

On August 27, CATL and SERES jointly announced that Qilin batteries will power

new AITO models. The two parties have signed a five-year long-term strategic

cooperation agreement, which includes that all the AITO models will be equipped

with EV batteries of CATL.

The conclusion of the strategic cooperation agreement is the overall upgrade of

the partnership the two parties forged in 2021. As the third-generation CTP

technology of CATL, the Qilin batteries to be used on new AITO models marks the

highest integration level worldwide for battery systems. With a record-breaking

volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg,

it is capable of delivering a range of over 1,000 km. Moreover, by adopting the

trail-blazing large-surface cell cooling technology, Qilin supports a hot start

in 5 minutes and fast charging in 10 minutes. Qilin-powered models will

increase driving range by 10%, achieving overall improvement in range, fast

charging, safety, life cycle, efficiency, and low-temperature performance.

Richard Yu, Executive Director, CEO of the Consumer BG and CEO of the

Intelligent Automotive Solution BU of Huawei, said: "High product quality, good

consumer experience and excellent service are the main reasons for AITO models'

attractiveness to consumers. Huawei, SERES and CATL are all committed to

creating innovative technologies and high-quality products, and we will

continue to innovate and bring the most powerful and cutting-edge technologies

to AITO models, thus offering consumers a real smart driving experience."

Zhang Xinghai, founder and Chairman of SERES, said: "CATL is a global leader of

innovative technologies, and its technological strengths and mass production

experience are obvious to all. I believe that supported by SERES's

sophisticated new energy technologies and outstanding capabilities in

intelligent manufacturing, and empowered by Huawei's leading technologies in

the ICT industry and CATL's latest Qilin batteries, the new AITO models will

offer customers unique driving experience."

"The signing of the long-term strategic cooperation agreement shows our

determination to leverage state-of-the-art traction battery technologies to

empower partners to build a global high-end auto brand. It also demonstrates

our confidence to succeed in the era of intelligent electric vehicles with our

joint efforts," said Dr. Robin Zeng, founder and Chairman of CATL.

It takes only 65 days for CATL to unveil the mass-produced models with Qilin

inside following the release of the battery, which epitomizes CATL's commitment

to the demand for long-range, ultra-fast charging and high-safety battery

products by the market and customers. It is another milestone in the

development of intelligent electric vehicles, which will accelerate the

transition to electric vehicles.

SOURCE  Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited

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