Story no.150National· ChinaOngoingElectric and batteriesNotableCN Chine31 Oct → 3 Nov2 facts · 25 art.
Dongfeng and CATL strengthen strategic partnership
On October 31, 2026, Dongfeng Motor and CATL signed a group-level strategic agreement covering the entire electric vehicle supply chain. On November 2, 2026, the two companies began negotiations for Dongfeng to get first access to the third generation of the Shenxing battery. No further details are provided at this stage.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving CATL, Dongfeng, Dongfeng Motor and 1 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 25 articles from 3 sources (electric and batteries); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 06:27.
Context and reference points, separate from the story's news. Every item links to its source; updated on 3 Nov
Key terms
- LFP battery
- Lithium-ion accumulator whose cathode is made of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4). They are widely used in China for electric vehicles due to their lower cost, despite their lower energy density. Wikipedia
- Supply chain
- All processes and information associated with sourcing, holding, circulation and making products available from their design to the end customer, under conditions and throughout the product life cycle. Wikipedia
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 25 | 19 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 23 | 17 |
| English | 2 | 2 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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