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CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, has partnered with Egyptian automotive firms to launch a $39 million factory aiming to produce 1 GWh of batteries initially with plans to expand to 5 GWh, targeting commercial vehicles and renewable energy storage systems.
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You have a new regional production base in Egypt from CATL’s entry, opening routes for batteries in commercial vehicles and renewables across Africa and nearby regions. That factory gives you a chance to build local supply chains while reducing reliance on East Asian imports.
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