On June 6, Basquevolt announced that its board of directors has approved to focus its activity on the development and supply of electrolytes for solid-state batteries. It will work closely with automotive OEMs and cell producers to offer this technology to multiple sectors. It plans to start industrializing and selli

On June 6, ElevenEs Ltd. announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology Co., Ltd. to localize the supply chain of battery cathode materials in Europe. This collaboration aims to establish a comprehensive supply and technical partnership covering products such

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has partnered with Danish startup AIRY Automotive to develop a new generation of lightweight battery casing using continuous composite material 3D printing technology. Their collaboration was honored with the Plug and Play Global Innovation Award 2025 in the “Manufacturing” cat

Battery cell manufacturer AESC has paused construction work on its USD 1.6 billion manufacturing plant in Florence County, South Carolina, which is intended to supply BMW with cylindrical cells and create around 1,600 jobs. 
The reason cited for the temporary halt to construction is uncertainty regarding U.S. economi

LG Energy Solution will manufacture energy storage system (ESS) batteries at the plant it fully acquired from GM in Lansing, Michigan, according to sources in South Korea. The plant was the third factory of Ultium Cells, LG Energy Solution’s joint venture with GM, following the other two in Warren, Ohio and Spring Hi

On May 28, Hithium, a leader in integrated energy storage solutions, announced the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mesquite, Texas, marking a pivotal step in strengthening America's clean energy infrastructure. 
The 484,441-square-foot facility represents a nearly USD 200 million investment

On June 6, Mercedes Benz announced that it has set clear carbon dioxide reduction targets for materials used in production for the new CLA, focusing on those with high emissions such as aluminum, steel, battery cells, and plastics. These steps help cut carbon emissions for the CLA 250+ by about 17% compared to standa

On June 2, Envalior announced that it would showcase electrolyte additives and plastic solutions that significantly improve the safety, performance, and lifespan of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and associated electronics at Battery Show Europe. 
It will present the succinonitrile Stanyl SN-PURE, a high-performance

On June 4, the European Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside the EU, including in overseas countries and territories. The projects will diversify the EU’s supply sources and enhance economic security, while also promoting local value creation in third c

Announced on June 4, 2025, China-based REPT BATTERO Energy and Indonesia’s Bakrie & Brothers Group signed a strategic cooperation memorandum on May 29 to supply power batteries for more than 3,000 electric buses and trucks by the end of 2025.
Under the partnership, PT REPT BATTERO INDONESIA will manufacture battery s

On June 5, Dynapower, part of Sensata Technologies, a global leader in energy storage solutions, announced the launch of its latest utility-scale product, the MV Integrated PowerSkid. 
The MV Integrated PowerSkid offers a compact solution for medium-voltage applications in the renewable, BESS, and hydrogen sectors. D

On June 5, Porsche announced that it uses AI and machine learning to better understand complex data and how different components interact. This helps engineers gain reliable insights into how high-voltage batteries behave under various conditions.
High-voltage batteries are affected by many factors. Porsche’s enginee

On June 4, Comau announced its collaboration with Intecells, US to improve how cold plasma is used in making battery cells. Intecells holds a patent for the new technology, and together they aim to help customers add it to their current production lines in a cost-effective way.
The cold plasma technology already help

On June 3, Dürr and GROB announced that they will present a new concept factory for lithium-ion battery cells at the Battery Show Europe. Key technologies include a dry coating of the electrodes, which does not require a drying process, and powerful Z-folder technology for cell assembly with integrated notching.
The

On June 5, Attero, an India-based lithium-ion battery recycling company, announced a partnership with Volvo Cars India.
The partnership will focus on recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries and building a closed-loop supply chain in India using Attero’s proprietary technology. The technology can recover over 98% o

On June 4, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in April 2025.
For January to April, the global battery installation increased 40.2% to 308.5 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 68.0% of sales, followed by

Announced on May 30, 2025, POSCO has inaugurated the Australia Critical Minerals R&D Lab (ACMRDL) in Perth, Western Australia.
This facility is the first overseas lab of its kind established by a South Korean steelmaker and is designed to boost technological competitiveness in steelmaking, secondary battery materials

On June 4, the Lucid Group announced the signing of a multi-year supply agreement with Graphite One to supply Lucid and its battery cell suppliers with natural graphite, expected to begin production in 2028. 
Graphite One's natural graphite will be sourced from the Graphite Creek deposit north of Nome, Alaska. This a