Group 1 - The European automotive battery company ACC has officially suspended its plans to build battery super factories in Italy and Germany, marking a significant setback for the joint venture's local battery production strategy in Europe [2][3] - ACC was established with investments from Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and TotalEnergies, aiming to enhance the autonomy of the European electric vehicle supply chain. However, Stellantis recently announced a €22 billion loss due to lower-than-expected demand in the electric vehicle market, leading to a reduction in its electrification investment [2] - As an alternative, Stellantis plans to repurpose the Termoli factory in Italy to produce electric dual-clutch transmissions (eDCT), with an expected annual output of 300,000 units to support hybrid vehicle production, projected to commence in 2026 [3] Group 2 - The article mentions a comprehensive market review for various lithium battery-related sectors, including lithium carbonate, electrolytes, copper foil, lithium cobalt oxide, ternary materials, lithium iron phosphate, manganese lithium, and more, for the year 2025 [1]
欧洲两个电池超级工厂再次按下暂停键