On May 3, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a new financing facility to help countries in Asia and the Pacific develop critical minerals supply chains needed for clean energy, batteries, electric vehicles, and digital technology. The Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility aims to he

On May 11, EcoGraf Limited announced that the Patent Office, Government of India, has granted EcoGraf an Indian patent for its first EcoGraf HFfree purification patent. It has a term of 20 years expiring on May 14, 2041. The Indian patent covers the use of the EcoGraf HFfree purification technology across a range of

On May 14, Honda Canada confirmed it has indefinitely suspended its plans for a CAD 15-billion EV complex in Ontario. “Based on our revised strategic objectives, we have determined that an indefinite suspension of the value chain project is appropriate at this stage,” Honda said in its statement.
Honda said it made t

On May 11, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for April 2026.
In April, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 62.4GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 15.2%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehic

On May 11, Ford officially announced that it entered the battery energy storage system (BESS) business with the introduction of the Ford Energy DC Block stationary battery, a standardized 20-foot containerized system that integrates advanced LFP prismatic battery technology, liquid-cooled thermal management and batte

On May 12, Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced it is bringing only a few workers back to its idled EV battery plant in Warren, Ohio in May, leaving plans for recalling hundreds of laid-off workers uncertain.
In January, GM and LGES idled the facility for six months i

On May 12, multiple sources reported that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) has started production of battery modules at a new assembly line in Debrecen, Hungary. The new module assembly line has an annual production capacity of 5 gigawatt hours.
Based on multiple sources

On May 12, Henkel launched two new thermal interface materials for electric vehicle batteries: Bergquist TGF 2030APS, a silicone-free two-component thermal gap filler, and Loctite TLB 9270APS, a polyurethane-based two-component thermally conductive adhesive. 
With a thermal conductivity of 1.7 W/m · K, Bergquist TGF

On May 11, ElevenEs and CarbonX announced the continuation of their partnership into 2026. This new phase marks a transition from initial validation toward advanced industrial-scale testing, aimed at further strengthening the local supply chain for LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries in Europe.
Through its EdgeLab

On May 12, Tesla said it will increase its investment in battery ‌cell production at Gigafactory Berlin by almost USD 250 million while boosting its planned capacity for the site.
In December, Tesla announced investments amounting ⁠to almost EUR 1 billion (USD 1.2 billion) at the plant where it looks to add battery c

On May 11, Hydrovolt, a JV of Norsk Hydro and Northvolt, announced a partnership with one of Norway’s largest car importers and dealers, Bertel O. Steen, to provide recycling and reuse services for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the Norwegian market. Bertel O. Steen is involved in the import, sales, and service o

On May 11, Factorial Inc., a leader in solid-state battery technology, and Cartesian Growth Corporation III announced that their joint registration statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC related to the business combination between Factorial and Cartesian III.
The companies anticipate that the business combination

On May 8, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shared its initial views and broad assessment on the EU Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). ACEA stated that the IAA can only achieve its objectives if paired with a strong industrial strategy that boosts Europe’s competitiveness.
Without cheaper energ

On May 6, Morrow Batteries ASA announced that its board of directors has resolved to file for bankruptcy proceedings. Similar decisions have been made by the board in the subsidiaries Morrow Technologies AS and Morrow Industrialization Center AS.
The Board could not secure additional time to complete efforts to obtai

On May 7, the Uzeltexsanoat Association met with the officials of Taijin New Energy Technology. During the meeting, the parties discussed the joint production of copper foil products in Uzbekistan, as well as the establishment of technological cooperation. The copper foil products are used in green energy, electric v

On May 10, multiple sources reported that the Korean electric vehicle technology company EL B&T has signed an agreement with Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ). EL B&T will establish an electric vehicle and battery cell manufacturing plant in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, with

On May 1, Halifax, Nova Scotia Dryve Battery Materials Inc. announced its official launch in Halifax, Nova Scotia as an independent battery materials company focused on commercializing its patented dry, pCAM-free synthesis platform for lithium-ion cathode materials.
Dryve was formed following the divestiture of the f

On May 6, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in March 2026.
  
For January to March, the global battery installation increased 9.1% to 244.6 GWh.
By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 71.4% of sales, followed by

On May 6, the Government of India and the European Union announced the launch of a third coordinated call for proposals focused on EV battery recycling under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2 on Green and Clean Energy Technologies, with a combined funding pool of EUR 15.2 million (~INR 1