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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the lithium battery industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The lithium salt prices have significantly rebounded, with carbonate lithium priced at 72,900 yuan/ton, an increase of 9,100 yuan/ton compared to two weeks ago [2] - The report highlights the acceleration of solid-state battery industrialization, with several companies making significant advancements in production and delivery of solid-state battery equipment and prototypes [3][13] - The UK government has announced substantial investments to support the electric vehicle infrastructure, including a 63 million pound investment for charging facilities and a 650 million pound subsidy policy for electric vehicle purchases [3][14] Industry Dynamics - The report indicates that certain segments of the lithium battery industry are expected to benefit from the ongoing optimization of competition, particularly in areas like energy storage batteries and lithium iron phosphate cathodes [3][14] - The report notes that the domestic sales of new energy vehicles reached 1.329 million units in June, a year-on-year increase of 27% [3] - In Europe, new energy vehicle sales in nine countries reached 278,400 units in June, up 23% year-on-year [3] Price Trends - The prices for lithium materials such as lithium iron phosphate and ternary cathodes have increased, while the prices for electrolytes have decreased [2] - The report provides specific pricing for various battery cells, indicating slight increases in prices for square ternary power cells and iron-lithium power cells [2] Company Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in specific segments that are expected to benefit from industry trends, including Wanrun New Energy, Ningde Times, and Huizhou Guanyu [2] - It also highlights companies involved in solid-state battery materials and those in the low-altitude economy and robotics sectors [2] Market Performance - The lithium battery sector has seen a 4.2% increase in the last two weeks, with notable stock price movements for companies like Ningde Times and Yihua Lithium Energy [10]