2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-27 08:47Core Insights - The foundation ceremony for a lithium iron phosphate battery factory, jointly invested by CATL and Stellantis, took place in the Aragon region of Spain [2][3] - This project, with a total investment of €4.1 billion, is one of the largest investments by China in Spain and aims to utilize renewable energy, with production scheduled to start by the end of 2026 [3] Company Collaboration - Stellantis, a leading global automotive manufacturer, aims to provide environmentally friendly, safe, and economical transportation solutions [3] - In November 2023, Stellantis and CATL signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to support Stellantis's electric vehicle manufacturing in Europe by providing localized lithium iron phosphate cells and modules [3] - The two companies plan to establish long-term cooperation in two strategic areas: developing a technology roadmap to support Stellantis's advanced electric vehicles and exploring new collaboration opportunities to enhance the battery value chain [3] Previous Developments - CATL has already established two operational factories in Germany and Hungary prior to this project [3]