Apple Car: ongoing negotiations with CATL and BYD for the supply of batteries

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Let's talk about Apple Car after a long period of absence of new information on this project that caused a lot of discussion when there was talk of a possible agreement with the Hyundai Group. To revive this issue is a Reuters report that states that Apple is in discussions with CATL and BYD about the supply of batteries for its future electric cars.

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According to the report, negotiations are still at the beginning and it is not; not even said that Cupertino will eventually reach some form of agreement with these two companies & agrave; Chinese. However, according to the source, Apple has made the condition that the batteries must be built in America . CATL and BYD, therefore, would be forced to open a factory in this country in order to work with Cupertino.

It seems, however, that CATL is reluctant about the possibility; to open a new site in America both because of political tensions between Washington and Beijing and for mere cost reasons. For the time being, however, none of the companies have released a comment on the Reuters report. Apple's request may have to do with President Biden's plan which intends to focus heavily on mobility; and encourage the internal production of electric cars and all components, including batteries.

The report also highlights a detail on the accumulators that Apple would like to use for its cars. Apparently, Cupertino would focus on lithium iron phosphate cells which are more & ugrave; economic. Apple had previously developed its own battery technology. Is not serious; it is clear, however, whether this aspect is also being discussed with CATL and BYD. Moreover, as mentioned at the beginning, the negotiations would still be in a preliminary phase.

It is not; Nor can it be ruled out that Apple may also be talking to other companies that work in the field of batteries. As we have seen with all the pi & ugrave; recent reports concerning Apple Car, the contents should be taken with due caution . If the information were correct, the news would be interesting because & eacute; would show that the Apple Car project is continuing to move forward with the company & agrave; American working to find the right suppliers for her electric car that she will have; even an advanced autonomous driving system.

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