Core Viewpoint - WanHua Chemical has signed a memorandum of cooperation with European lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturer ElevenEs, marking a significant step in its global strategy and entry into the European battery materials market [3][4]. Group 1: Partnership Details - WanHua will supply ElevenEs with key battery materials including LFP cathode materials, PVDF binders, and NMP solvents, along with global supply chain support for ElevenEs' production base in Serbia [3]. - This partnership follows a previous agreement in March with IBU-tec for the development of LFP battery materials in Europe, indicating WanHua's commitment to expanding its production capacity independently in the European market [3]. Group 2: ElevenEs Overview - ElevenEs, headquartered in Subotica, Serbia, developed Europe's first LFP battery in 2023 and launched a new cell product aimed at electric vehicles and industrial equipment, boasting a cycle life of at least 500,000 kilometers [3]. - The company plans to build a 1GWh super factory in the next two years, with phased expansions to achieve an annual capacity of 8GWh, and aims for a total capacity of 40GWh by 2031 [4].
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