CATL Europe President talks tapping into the EV market

The transcript discusses the rollout of electromobility, evaluating potential locations for production, and the competitive landscape of the battery industry. It highlights the company's market leadership in lithium-ion batteries for passenger cars and addresses supply chain challenges, including cobalt pricing and material assurance. The discussion also covers growth expectations in the electric vehicle market, with a focus on the transition from combustion engines to electromobility. The European market strategy and future projects with OEMs are also explored.

What is the main focus of the upcoming rollout discussed in the first section?

• Refrigerator technology

• Television manufacturing

• Smartphone battery production

• Electromobility in Germany

Which company is mentioned as a shareholder in the battery industry?

• Nissan

• Ford

• Daimler

• Tesla

What type of batteries is the company fully dedicated to?

• Alkaline batteries

• Lithium-ion batteries

• Lead-acid batteries

• Nickel-cadmium batteries

What supply side challenge is mentioned in the third section?

• Cobalt price increase

• Shortage of nickel

• Rising prices of lithium

• Copper scarcity

What is the trend discussed at the auto show?

• Hydrogen fuel cells

• Electromobility

• Diesel engines

• Natural gas vehicles