CATL news
On July 4, 2026, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced the commencement of construction for its first European battery recycling center in Debrecen, Hungary. The facility is designed to process 50,000 tons of end--of--life batteries annually, establishing a "closed--loop" supply chain to support its regional manufacturing hubs. This strategic move aims to meet the European Union's evolving regulatory requirements for battery material circularity.