Dongfeng Liuzhou and CATL Sign Five-Year Strategic Cooperation on Commercial Vehicle Battery Technology and

On August 18, Dongfeng Liuzhou and CATL formally signed a five-year strategic cooperation agreement in Ningde, marking a shift from supply-demand relations to a stage of ecological co-construction with full industry chain collaboration. The cooperation focuses on full-scenario technology development and standard customization, covering all commercial vehicle scenarios including traction, dump, cargo, special-purpose vehicles, and hydrogen fuel, promoting the application of new materials, new systems, and cutting-edge technologies, and jointly formulating technical specifications for commercial vehicle batteries.

The two parties will also advance business model innovation and ecological closure, accelerating the implementation of innovative businesses such as the commercial vehicle 'battery bank'. Through vehicle-battery separation and asset operation, this model aims to reduce end users' initial purchase costs and lifecycle operational risks.