PTBA - CATL partner to develop synthetic graphite for EV batteries

PTBA - CATL partner to develop synthetic graphite for EV batteries MIND ID’s Dilo Seno Widagdo said Bukit Asam (PTBA) is partnering with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) to develop synthetic graphite from coal for EV batteries. PTBA is prototyping with Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), aiming for commercial production by 2028. (Source : Kontan) Comment : CATL, the world’s leading EV battery maker, partners with Tesla, BMW, and Volkswagen. Its innovations, including the ultra-fast charging Shenxing LFP battery, support PTBA’s move into the EV supply chain through synthetic graphite development.