CATL to Supply Lithium Batteries to Trailer Dynamics

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and the German company Trailer Dynamics GmbH have signed a supply agreement of lithium batteries to electrify long-haul trucks. According to the agreement, CATL will develop, manufacture, and supply batteries for the Newton eTrailer, which will launch in 2023 to promote sustainable road transport development in Europe.

CATL is providing a stable supply of batteries to Trailer Dynamics to satisfy Europe's greenhouse gas emission requirements by reducing diesel consumption and carbon emissions. The Newton eTrailer, Trailer Dynamics's first electric semi-trailer model, is designed to respond to the driving behavior of its coupled tractor using integrated electric drive trains and provides support for it through an integrated electric transmission system, managing the electrical energy resources intelligently along the entire route. Both sides creatively apply the lithium batteries to semi-trailers, while improving efficiency and also lowering operating expenses.

According to official information, this brand-new 300kWh lithium iron phosphate battery uses a cell to pack (CTP) design, with a total weight of under 2000kg. At the same time, the new lithium batteries will also add liquid cooling technology, which can bring longer cycle life and temperature control to the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery to help the corresponding vehicle achieve longer battery life and more stable safety performance.

To meet the requirements of high efficiency under the complex working conditions for long-haul trucks, CATL is developing a brand-new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The LFP chemistry system features an extraordinary long cycle life and a high thermal runaway temperature of up to 800°C. Together with liquid cooling technology, it enables products' outstanding performance in safety and reliability, as well as a wide working temperature range.

Besides, applying the advanced CTP technology, the Trailer Dynamics' Newton eTrailer has a higher production efficiency and can achieve 155Wh/kg system energy density. Under Europe's tough emission rules, the Newton eTrailer with CATL lithium batteries systems will become a very competitive product thanks to a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and a better experience for end-users.

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