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Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the resilience of demand in the battery industry, particularly in the context of electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage markets [2][4] - In a pessimistic scenario with zero growth in the domestic market, global demand for power batteries is still expected to grow by 25%, while a neutral forecast suggests a 30% growth probability, with leading manufacturers like CATL indicating a production guidance of 50% [2] - The fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of next year are expected to see strong production due to delayed order deliveries and optimistic expectations for the upcoming year, leading to preemptive inventory stocking [2] Group 2 - The global growth rate for power batteries is projected to be around 20% next year, driven by increased range requirements for plug-in hybrid vehicles and significant growth in electric heavy trucks, which is expected to rise by 50% [4] - In the overseas market, Europe is expected to maintain a growth rate of over 30%, driven by new vehicle cycles, while emerging markets may see growth rates exceeding 40%. However, the U.S. market may experience a decline of 10% due to anticipated policy adjustments [4] - The energy storage battery segment is expected to see an upward revision in shipment volume to 600 GWh this year, with a projected growth rate of 50% to over 900 GWh next year, indicating a clear long-term growth trend [4]