SHANGHAI, Dec 13 (Reuters) - China's CATL has told suppliers it is willing to provide them with financial support to speed up technology innovation in battery materials and equipment, part of efforts to relieve stress on its supply chain amid a brutal EV price war. It is willing to take on part of their R&D costs and make advance payments...

BEIJING, Dec 13 (Reuters) - U.S. automaker Tesla on Friday launched the Actually Smart Summon feature in China. The autonomous driving feature, available in Tesla vehicles with enhanced autopilot and full self-driving, allows vehicles to autonomously drive from parking lots to a nearby location within the driver's vision. It will be pushed to car owners through over-the-air software updates, according...

Dec 13 (Reuters) - German chemicals maker Evonik aims to slim down its business by starting the biggest restructuring programme in its history, the company said on Friday, potentially reducing its workforce by more than a fifth. The group, based in Germany's industrial heartland, could spin off activities at its Marl and Wesseling sites with a combined 3,600 employees, CEO...

Dec 13 (Reuters) - Touchstone Exploration Inc ( PBEGF ): * TOUCHSTONE EXPLRTN. - ACQUISITION OF CENTRAL BLOCK * TOUCHSTONE EXPLORATION INC ( PBEGF ) - TO ACQUIRE SHELL TRINIDAD CENTRAL BLOCK LIMITED * TOUCHSTONE EXPLORATION INC ( PBEGF ) - ACQUISITION VALUED AT $23 MILLION IN CASH Source text: Further company coverage: ...