Contemporary Amperex Technology (SHE:300750, HKG:3750), or CATL, is partnering with Changan Mazda to co-develop electric vehicles using its "skateboard" chassis.
The chassis is expected to cut vehicle development period and boost flexibility amid shifting market demands, according to the report.
Changan Mazda is a venture between China Changan Automobile Group and Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor (TYO:7261).
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