Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the electric vehicle industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 3-6 months [56]. Core Insights - CATL has launched the "Xiaoyao Dual-Core Battery" to promote the transition to a "multi-core era" in power batteries, featuring innovative technologies such as "electric-electric range extension" [8]. - The electric power equipment and new energy sector saw a 3.1% increase this week, ranking third among all industry sectors, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.71 percentage points [10]. - The report highlights a stable pricing trend for battery raw materials, with lithium carbonate prices decreasing by 2.78% and other materials showing mixed price movements [30]. Summary by Sections 1. CATL Launch and Auto Show - CATL introduced the Xiaoyao Dual-Core Battery on April 21, featuring three types of dual-core batteries and two innovative technologies aimed at enhancing safety, resource efficiency, and performance [8]. 2. Market Performance Review - The electric power equipment and new energy sector increased by 3.1%, ranking third among 30 industry sectors, while the CSI 300 index rose by 0.38% [10]. - In the electric vehicle sector, 190 stocks were tracked, with 136 rising and 48 falling this week [14]. 3. New Energy Vehicle Industry Tracking - The report notes that China's lithium battery shipments reached 314 GWh in Q1 2025, a 55% year-on-year increase, with power and energy storage batteries growing by 41% and 120%, respectively [42]. - Key company announcements include CATL's share buyback and announcements from other companies regarding stock pledges and incentive plans [40]. 4. Price Trends of Raw Materials - The report details the price movements of key battery materials, with lithium carbonate at 70,000 CNY/ton, cobalt sulfate stable, and nickel sulfate prices holding steady [30].