CATL founder criticizes Elon Musk's battery design and claims it will fail

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Robin Zeng, founder of battery supplier CATL, criticized Elon Musk's 4860 battery design, claiming it will fail. Zeng expressed confidence in CATL's plans to open a U.S. plant to supply batteries for Ford and Tesla. Tesla has faced challenges with the 4860 battery, which Musk claimed would reduce production costs and increase capacity. Reports indicate ongoing technical issues, including problems with battery stability and electrode coating. Zeng stated that Musk lacks expertise in battery technology, emphasizing the importance of electrochemistry. CATL continues to supply Tesla with traditional battery technology while competing with rivals like BYD in the electric vehicle market.


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