GEELY AUTO(HK:00175) 起点锂电·2025-10-22 10:28Group 1 - The article discusses the upcoming Solid-State Battery Industry Annual Conference and the Golden Ding Award Ceremony, scheduled for November 8, 2025, in Guangzhou, focusing on new technologies and ecosystem building [2][3] - The event will feature over 1000 participants and includes concurrent exhibitions for solid-state and sodium batteries, highlighting the growing interest in these technologies [3] - Notable participating companies include CATL, BYD, and various research institutions, indicating strong industry support and collaboration [3] Group 2 - A new company, Hunan New Energy Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd., was established in Xiangtan, Hunan, with a registered capital of 40 million yuan, marking a significant investment in new energy materials [6][4] - The company is backed by major stakeholders, including Zhejiang Remote New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group and local enterprises, which positions it as a strategic player in the energy materials sector [9][10] - The establishment of this institute is seen as a move by Geely to enhance its capabilities in new energy materials, potentially boosting its battery business in the future [11][13] Group 3 - Geely's battery business is expanding, with plans to achieve a production capacity of 70 GWh by 2027, reflecting its commitment to in-house battery production [14][18] - In the first three quarters of 2025, Geely's total sales reached 2.953 million units, with a significant increase in new energy vehicle sales, indicating a strong market presence [15][16] - Geely's strategy involves a balanced approach to battery supply, sourcing 40% from its own production and the remainder from external suppliers, ensuring flexibility and competitiveness in the market [18]