Chinese EV Startup And CATL May Integrate Batteries Into EV Chassis

According to a recent article by Green Car Reports, Chinese startup Neta Auto has claimed it may get rid of traditional electric vehicle (EV) battery packs and integrate the battery cells right into the EV’s chassis. Neta Auto just announced the concept this week and made it clear that it’s part of an agreement with major global battery supplier CATL. In fact, the proprietary Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC) tech belongs to CATL. Tesla is currently working on producing Model Y crossovers with its new proprietary 4680 battery cells integrated right into the structure of the car. The structural battery pack is said to streamline manufacturing, save money, and make vehicles safer. That said, the article notes that while Tesla’s structural pack can still be removed, that doesn’t seem to be the case with the Neta/CATL setup. This could be a cause for concern if there’s an issue…

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