On April 7, Ola Electric announced the readiness of its in-house developed 46100-format Lithium Iron Phosphate cell, a larger format than its current 4680 NMC Bharat Cell, targeting lower costs and broader applicability across both EV and energy storage applications.
The cell will begin entering Ola's products next

On April 3, Planet One Group signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with the State Mining Corporation of Tanzania for funding and developing 3 graphite concessions in the Mererani Region of Tanzania. Planet One will commence detailed geological mapping and early-stage drilling activities within the region, supported b

On April 1, China launched a national New Energy Vehicle (NEV) power battery information tracing platform.
Established and operated by China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC), the platform, with unified battery coding as the sole identifier, functions as a digital tracing system covering th

On April 6, multiple sources reported that ASPİLSAN Energy has signed an agreement with Korea-based Top Material to produce LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery cells in Turkiye. ASPİLSAN will establish an LFP battery cell production line. Top Material will handle the entire process, including design, equipment suppl

On April 2, BMW Group announced that its new plant in Irlbach-Straßkirchen, Germany, will produce its sixth-generation high-voltage batteries. The site is one of five new BMW battery plants worldwide and is the first BMW facility to be fully planned, built, and handed over using digital methods. The plant began const

On April 1, LION E-Mobility AG announced that in the second quarter of 2026, the LION battery pack production will be temporarily impacted by a planned two-month factory shutdown for conversion works, with operations scheduled to resume at the end of June. The new production lines will focus on battery packs with the

On March 27, Munich Electrification announced the full incorporation of the Qulectra smart sensor product line into its core portfolio. This move follows the conclusion of the joint venture between Munich Electrification and Wieland-Werke AG. It will introduce these products Q-SMART LIGHT, Q-SMART, and Q-SMART NEXT.

Several South Korean media outlets have reported that Cosmo Chemical of South Korea has completed patent registration for a method of manufacturing iron phosphate for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. This patent relates to a technology for producing LFP precursors using iron sulfate, a by-product generated dur

On April 2, Agratas, the Tata Group's global battery business, completed the steel frame structure at its Sanand facility in Gujarat, a key construction milestone keeping the 20 GWh first-phase gigafactory on track for production in 2027. The structure spans 700 metres in length, 150 metres in width, and rises to 34

On March 31, Gelion announced exceptional performance results from its Nano-Encapsulated Sulfur (NES) Cathode Active Material (CAM) platform, leading to an expansion in the Collaboration Agreement scope with TDK Corporation. These developments further validate the performance potential and commercial readiness of Gel

Announced on March 25, 2026, Planet Communication Asia PCL (PLANET) and NV Gotion Co., Ltd. (NV Gotion) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 20 for the joint development of electric vehicle (EV) solutions and battery energy storage systems (BESS), supporting clean energy adoption in Thailand and

Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean company, SBTL Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (SBTL Advanced Materials), will build a production site for battery pouch films in the Pyeongchon Industrial Complex in Daejeon Metropolitan City. Aiming to start the construction in the latter half of 2026, the

On March 30, Li Auto inaugurated a key laboratory for intelligent super charging power batteries in Beijing.
With focus on the research of super charging technology, the laboratory will be committed to tackling technologies for high-density fast-charging solid-state batteries, all-state intelligent battery management

Several South Korean media sources reported that SK On Co., Ltd., a South Korean secondary battery manufacturer, unveiled that it had decided to name its battery joint venture with the Hyundai Motor Group “Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA).” The joint venture, established by the two companies on a 50:5

On March 31, Komaki Electric Vehicles commissioned a second lithium battery manufacturing plant in Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, spread across 40,000 sq ft with an investment of INR 300 million. The facility has a monthly output of 10,000 LiFePO4 batteries, translating to 120 thousand units annually, and the company claims

On March 30, Verkor announced that it is entering the final stretch of its battery production industrialization following the official inauguration of its Dunkirk Gigafactory at the end of 2025. The commissioning and line balancing phases have been completed in record time. The production lines are now fully operatio

Freudenberg SE announced that its Freudenberg e-Power Systems business group was dissolved effective January 1, 2026. The company has discontinued its business in battery cells, modules, and systems, as well as activities related to fuel cell systems.
Nevertheless, the hydrogen components business remains and has bee

Several South Korean media outlets reported that South Korea’s Enchem Co., Ltd. has entered the preparation stage for mass production and supply of electrolytes for LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries to CATL, a Chinese secondary battery manufacturer. In December 2025, the company signed a contract to supply 350,0

On March 30, Terrafame announced that it had concluded its change negotiations, which were announced in February 2026. The target of the negotiations was to achieve profitability and cash flow improvement of at least EUR 10 million. The outcome of the change negotiations will have no impact on Terrafame’s production.