-CATL, ZF signed a global strategic partnership agreement to push forward 
cooperation in aftermarket services 
-It represents an important step in CATL's globalization strategy. The 
partnership will improve the core competitiveness of both CATL and ZF in 
e-mobility 
-Both sides will play a greater role globally in building up sustainable 
automotive & industrial ecosystem.

On November 19, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and ZF 
Group signed a global strategic partnership agreement to push forward 
cooperation in aftermarket services, including service network, battery-related 
training, connectivity, re-purpose etc. ZF and CATL intend to facilitate mutual 
transfer of knowledge and expertise, according to the agreement, to enable a 
sustainable ecosystem and with that an attractive mobility experience for 
everyone.

CATL, a global leader in new energy technologies, will enhance its global 
aftersales capabilities and efficiency with the collaboration with ZF, which, 
with more than 10,000 workshop partners in its global aftermarket and with the 
growing products for electric vehicles in OEM quality, will be considered the 
preferred option in CATL's service network expansion. 

Under the agreement, CATL will provide ZF with comprehensive battery training 
know-how, which will be combined with ZF's DGUV high voltage training so as to 
enhance the competitiveness of its training programs and other aftersales 
services. The two parties also agree to jointly establish and uplift standards 
to be the benchmark for the industry.

With the common vision and mission on sustainability, CATL and ZF also agreed 
to cooperate on data connectivity and re-purpose.

"The partnership with ZF is an important step towards developing a global 
comprehensive value chain of batteries. With the support of ZF's worldwide 
network, we will further enhance our global aftermarket service and continue to 
deliver customer-driven new energy products to the world," said Zhou Jia, 
president of CATL. "Together with ZF, we are also confident that we can 
contribute to the global trend towards e-mobility and net zero emissions."

"Enabling creative collaboration between companies can jump-start business 
innovation. We are proud to be able to complement our aftermarket competencies 
with those of one of the world's leaders in new energy. Together with CATL we 
will bring the global footprint and leading service solutions of ZF's 
Aftermarket Division further into play", said Dr. Holger Klein, member of the 
Board of Management, ZF Group. "We want to drive growth which regenerates and 
actually improves our natural world. ZF is pursuing corporate responsibility in 
green energy and low carbon outlay and is committed to realizing the future 
vision of 'zero emission and zero accident'." 

About CATL 

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) is a global leader in new 
energy technology innovation, committed to providing premier solutions and 
services for new energy applications worldwide. In June 2018, the company went 
public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange with stock code 300750. According to SNE 
Research, in the year 2020, CATL's EV battery consumption volume ranked No.1 in 
the world for four consecutive years. CATL also enjoys wide recognition by 
global OEM partners. To achieve the goal of realizing fossil fuel replacement 
in stationary and mobile energy systems with highly efficient electrical power 
systems that are generated through advanced batteries and renewable energy, and 
promote the integrated innovation of market applications with electrification 
and intelligentization, CATL maintains continuous innovation in four dimensions 
including battery chemistry system, structure system, manufacturing system and 
business models.

For more information, please visit http://www.catl.com

About ZF

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, 
commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of 
mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology 
domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and 
Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for 
established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility 
service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its 
products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate 
and enhancing safe mobility.

In fiscal year 2020 ZF reported sales of €32.6 billion. The company employs 
more than 150,000 associates at approximately 270 locations in 42 countries.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG's leading aftermarket and fleet solutions portfolio is 
built on its strong brands; Lemförder, Sachs, TRW and WABCO. A broad product 
and service offering, advanced connectivity solutions for digital mobility 
management and a global service network, support and enhance the performance 
and efficiency of all vehicle types throughout their life cycle. The company's 
aftermarket organization is both an architect and pacesetter for the Next 
Generation Aftermarket and the preferred partner for fleet and aftermarket 
customers worldwide.

For further press information and photos please visit: www.zf.com

Source: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.

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