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China’s Gotion High-Tech to Open Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Morocco
Morocco and China recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish Africa's inaugural electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant. This significant collaboration is spearheaded by Gotion High-Tech, a prominent Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, as part of its global initiative to fortify the EV market.
In line with this commitment, Gotion High-Tech is contemplating the construction of a manufacturing facility in Morocco. To facilitate this venture, a collaborative project team, consisting of representatives from Gotion High-Tech and global technology leader ABB Group, will conduct a comprehensive feasibility assessment. This evaluation aims to pave the way for ABB to provide goods and services to Gotion High-Tech.
The collaboration extends beyond manufacturing, encompassing research and development (R&D). The project team will explore avenues for synergy in advancing Gotion High-Tech's battery cells, modules, and packs, facilitating their delivery to ABB and its affiliates.
A pivotal development in this collaboration is the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by ABB and Gotion High-Tech. This MoU underscores their commitment to establishing large-scale lithium-ion battery facilities tailored to meet the demands of the US and European EV industries. ABB and Gotion High-Tech will collaborate on a master design plan integrating automation, electrification, and digital technologies.
Gotion Chairman Li Zhen expressed confidence in ABB's proven approaches to rapidly scale up operations, emphasizing their commitment to safety and environmental responsibility at every stage. Meanwhile, ABB's Business Unit Manager of Battery Manufacturing, Staffan Sodergard, hailed the agreement as a milestone, marking ABB's foray into battery manufacturing.
Sodergard highlighted the critical importance of large-scale battery production to meet the burgeoning demand for electric vehicles globally. ABB will not only contribute to the manufacturing process but also explore the supply of hardware, software, and digital resources for material handling, transportation, and adaptive machine and line automation.
The collaboration extends to investigating the potential applications of Gotion High-Tech's products in various sectors, including maritime, microgrids, and renewable energy. This multifaceted approach positions the partnership to address diverse aspects of the evolving EV landscape.
Earlier this year, Morocco and Gotion High-Tech sealed a groundbreaking agreement to establish a $6.4 billion electric vehicle battery manufacturing complex. This venture represents a significant milestone, marking Africa's inaugural substantial battery plant.