On June 25, NextStar Energy announced the start of production on a new battery pack manufacturing line at its Windsor Battery Plant in Ontario, Canada. The expansion adds a third production stage to the site’s existing cell and module operations, enabling full vertical integration from battery cell to finished pack.
South Korea's NanoTIM Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China's Anhui Xingaole New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (AGW) to collaborate on thermal-runaway-prevention materials and fire-suppression systems for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the Chinese market. AGW has a network of major autom
In its annual report, HEG Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, TACC Limited, which is building a 20,000-tonne per annum graphite anode manufacturing facility, is targeted for commissioning by March 2027. The anode facility is part of HEG's broader entry into battery materials, with a stated long-term t
On June 25, Renault’s The Future is NEUTRAL announced that its Innovation Hub is supporting six startups developing solutions for the circular economy and sustainable mobility.
The Innovation hub gives startups access to industrial facilities, expert support, and the infrastructure at Refactory Flins, France, to help
On June 25, MAN Truck & Bus announced that the company and its partners successfully tested a stable 3,000-amp charging current between an electric truck and charging infrastructure. This is a major step toward megawatt charging for battery-electric trucks.
The tests were carried out at the Technical University of Mu
On June 24, Shell unveiled its Triple 10 Challenge concept car in London, UK as a proof-of-concept vehicle to inspire the next generation of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) without needing to resort to ever-bigger batteries.
Shell’s dielectric fluid technology, which unlike traditional cooling systems, allows for di
Announced on June 24, 2026, MG Thailand highlighted the battery safety standards applied to its locally produced electrified vehicles. The company said its batteries are tested to European UN ECE R100 and Chinese GB 38031 safety standards, covering areas such as thermal runaway protection, charging safety, impact res
On June 24, Karma Automotive and Line Mobility announced a strategic partnership to advance the future of urban transit. Through this collaboration, Karma Automotive opens its resources in technology, premium performance, and software including AI-defined mobility to Line Mobility's revolutionary transit platform. Bo
On June 18, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) announced that it has developed intelligent models and algorithms for battery management systems (BMS) under the EU project Nemo along with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and partners. The researchers at the institute’s Battery Safety Center examined battery cells t
On June 23, Arkema announced an expansion of its Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) production capacity in North America. Arkema invested USD 20 million in this expansion in Calvert City, Kentucky. It will support increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS), th
On June 23, Ola Electric announced that it has received Bureau of Indian Standards certification for its indigenously developed LFP 46100 cylindrical cell, becoming the first Indian company to receive BIS certification for a cell in the 46100 format. The cell has also qualified under IS 16893 Parts 2 and 3 and UN 38.
On June 18, Endurance Technologies Limited announced that it will expand its manufacturing capacity at the existing facility at Mindewadi, Taluka Maval, District Pune, Maharashtra, to manufacture battery packs for the four-wheeler segment. The plant will produce 3,640 battery packs per month for four-wheelers.
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On June 23, Leapmotor International announced the opening of a new battery workshop in Mallen, near Zaragoza, Spain. The facility will assemble battery modules and support electric vehicle production.
The Mallen plant covers around 34,000 square meters, including 19,000 square meters of production space. The facility
On June 19, Himadri Speciality Chemical increased its stake in US-headquartered International Battery Company to 20.47% on a fully diluted basis through an additional investment of USD 0.66 million, taking its total investment in IBC to USD 6.09 million. Before this, Himadri held a 17.29% stake after aggregating inve
On June 19, Avesta Holding announced that it has decided not to pursue the planned BulgaPower project in Bulgaria further at this stage. This decision reflects recent political changes and shows the need for a stable, transparent, and supportive environment when developing large industrial investments.
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On June 18, N.A.N. GreenMet and Belgium-headquartered Silox Group formed a 50:50 joint venture, NAN Silox GreenMet Pvt. Ltd., to set up a lithium-ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery facility in Andhra Pradesh. The project will be developed in two phases, targeting a total shredding capacity of 40,000
On June 16, Beam Global announced that the European Patent Office has granted European Patent EP 4 348 756 B1, titled Smart Phase Change Composite for Passive Thermal Management. The patent protects Beam Global’s Smart Phase Change Composite (PCC) technology for lithium-ion batteries.
The Smart PCC material acts as
On June 18, QuantumScape., a California-based leader in next-gen solid-state lithium-metal battery tech, announced a joint research agreement with Honda R&D, aimed at advancing the QS battery platform through the combined contributions and expertise of both parties.
The joint program includes a multi-year plan focuse
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