Chinese battery cell manufacturer CATL has signed a supply agreement with Polish electric bus manufacturer Solaris. CATL will supply LFP batteries with cell-to-pack technology for Solaris electric buses.
CATL did not specify the scope of the order in the announcement. Instead, it emphasises rather generally that the agreement is intended to promote the electrification of buses. Only how many buses are to be electrified is not mentioned.
Since only the brief communication from CATL is available so far, it is not yet known how Solaris will use the LFP cells – i.e. whether the LFP battery will only be offered in certain e-bus models or in all vehicles.
Lithium iron phosphate cells generally have a longer service life and higher thermal stability – even in the event of mechanical damage and/or a…
CATL to supply LFP batteries for Solaris
