Apple and BYD secretly partnered for six years to develop long-range Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries for a canceled EV project, beginning in 2017. The collaboration involved significant technological contributions and nearly $1 billion in annual investments from Apple. BYD’s Blade battery technology, noted for its safety and energy storage, impressed Apple executives during discussions.
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