BMW and CATL Sign MOU for Cross-Border Battery Data Collaboration

On February 25, BMW Group and CATL signed a memorandum of understanding in Beijing to deepen cooperation on cross-border battery data and supply chain carbon footprint reduction. According to Jin10, this agreement coincides with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to China with a delegation of German entrepreneurs, aiming to promote compliance and smooth data flow in the power battery data chain and enhance sustainable development across the supply chain. The memorandum outlines plans for exploring battery passport scenarios to improve digital management and data interaction capabilities within the global supply chain context. This initiative seeks to enhance compliance with global regulations and strengthen the low-carbon, green, and sustainable development of products. The collaboration aims to set a standard for global battery information and data. BMW and CATL have been strategic partners since 2012, building trust in battery production, joint research, and technological innovation. CATL is committed to open cooperation and will continue to work with international partners to drive global green transformation through technological innovation, shaping the future of sustainable development in the automotive industry.