Core Insights - Shenzhou Car Rental has signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with CATL, Times Electric, and CMB Financial Leasing to collaborate on the electric vehicle battery swap business and build a new energy travel ecosystem [1][3] Group 1: Strategic Collaboration - The agreement involves Shenzhou Car Rental introducing the "Chocolate" standard battery swap model developed by CATL in collaboration with automotive manufacturers [3] - The pilot operation for this model is set to begin in 2025, with plans for gradual deployment in high-frequency travel areas of first-tier and new first-tier cities [3] - The collaboration aims to utilize over 2,000 offline outlets and parking resources for the construction and operation of battery swap stations, prioritizing the use of renewable energy sources like solar power [3] Group 2: Financial and Operational Support - CMB Financial Leasing will provide financial support for the introduction of battery swap models to Shenzhou Car Rental, enhancing collaboration with the industry [3] - The service optimization will include real-time navigation and cost settlement features for battery swap stations integrated into the Shenzhou Car Rental app [3] - Joint research will be conducted on cost reduction and efficiency improvement solutions for new energy charging and battery swap vehicles [3]