Notable Events
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Notable Events: April Week 1
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US announced major reciprocal tariffs, with exemptions for critical minerals including Gr, Mn, Co, Li.
BYD launched first EVs on new Super e-platform with ultrafast charging, starting MSRP $30k in China.
China issued world's strictest EV battery safety standard (no fire, no explosion) to take effect July 2026.
CATL unveiled world's first mass- produced Na-ion EV battery Naxtra, Freevoy dual-chemistry pack and 2nd- gen Shenxing Superfast Charging LFP battery at Super Tech Day.
LGES agreed to acquire GM's stake in their Lansing, Michigan JV plant for $2.05B.
Samsung SDI cut share sale price 14% as US tariffs hit. Samsung SDI started producing larger 46-series cylindrical cells, over 1 year ahead of schedule.
Archer Aviation unveiled eVTOL air taxi network with United Airlines at all major NYC airports.
US installed BESS capacity reached nearly 30GW.
Lucid priced $1.0 billion of 5.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 with an initial conversion price of $3.00 per share 25% premium).
LGES reported a 138% year‐over‐year increase in Q1 operating profit to 374.7 billion KRW $255 million).
CATL launched 587 Ah, 430 Wh/L cell for BESS.
Stellantis and Factorial validated EV-sized SSBs with 375 Wh/kg, 18 min charging.
SK On to supply 20GWh high-Ni NCM cells to Slate from 20262031 in $1.1B deal
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