On March 4, 2026, Zeng Yuqun, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Chairman of CATL, stated during the "Members' Channel" session of the CPPCC National Committee meetings that the company will apply more artificial intelligence (AI) technology to increase its research and development (R&D) investment. The focus areas include new materials, chemistry, structure, energy, and smart manufacturing. The company invests over 20 billion yuan (approximately $2.57 billion USD) annually in R&D and has accumulated more than 50,000 patents. This initiative aims to enhance its innovation capabilities and production efficiency in battery technology and smart manufacturing through AI empowerment, thereby consolidating its leading position in the global new energy industry chain.
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