The Battery Show North America 2026 - Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo
Market volatility drives range of battery technologies and diversification to other applications
Summary
The Battery Show North America and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2026 took place at the Huntington Place convention center in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., from October 12 through October 15, 2026. The 2026 event was smaller than the 2025 event, with a projected 16,000 attendees in 2026 compared to 21,000 attendees in 2025. Similarly, the 2026 event had approximately 1,000 exhibitors compared to 1,300 exhibitors in 2025.
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Automotive suppliers exhibiting at The Battery Show North America 2026 highlighted solutions across a range of battery and EV applications. Eaton showed its combined MCS charge box for electric commercial vehicle charging. Mitsubishi Electric displayed next-gen power modules and detailed the capabilities for its next-gen MOSFETs. Kautex Textron exhibited multiple battery system demonstrators, each representing a different theme. Honeywell featured its Li-ion Tamer safety solution to provide early detection of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. Aptiv’s exhibit focused on busbars and interconnect technologies for advanced electrical architectures.
A continuing trend seen from this year’s event was companies highlighting technology applications outside of the automotive industry. Major companies showing non-automotive battery applications included A123 Systems, BorgWarner, Honda, and Our Next Energy. Another theme was how various exhibitors emphasized expanding in North America, demonstrating the importance of regional operations and supply chains. Companies including A123 Systems, ITW Formex, Green Energy Origin, and Nouveau Monde Graphite showcased their localization efforts.
This report covers technologies from The Battery Show North America and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2026 from exhibitors including Eaton, Mitsubishi Electric, Kautex Textron, Honeywell, and Aptiv. It also provides examples of companies developing applications outside the automotive industry and highlights specific announcements from companies expanding their operations in North America.
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