South Korea’s Dongwha Electrolyte joins project to develop high-manganese electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries Dongwha Electrolyte Co., Ltd. of South Korea said it will participate in the rechargeable battery development project promoted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of South Korea and lead the development of manufacturing technology for an electrolyte that suppresses manganese elution for high-voltage (4.5V or higher) ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/12

Stellantis, Factorial testing solid-state battery in Dodge Charger Daytona On June 11, Stellantis and Factorial Inc. announced the integration of Factorial's advanced FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state battery technology into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle and launch of a road-testing program to evaluate performance, safety and reliability.  Building on previous validation of automotive-scale FEST cells, this...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/12

Tinci Materials partners with EA Group on Thailand battery electrolyte production project Announced on June 10, 2026, China-based Tinci Materials has signed an agreement with Thailand's EA Group to establish a lithium battery electrolyte production project in Thailand.  The facility will produce and process electrolyte materials for lithium batteries, supporting the growing EV battery and energy storage sectors in Thailand and the broader Southe...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

r for the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The product will be presented at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 9 to 11, 2026. Oppanol N PLUS is based on BASF’s polyisobutene (PIB) technology.  As a binder, it plays a central role in the cathode, anode, or electrolyte by reliably holding the individual components together while keeping them effectively separated. Thanks to its high elasticity and extensi...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

EAS Batteries, Germany introduces ultra-high-power LFP cell On June 2, German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries announced the commercialization of its ultra-high-power lithium-ion LFP cell. The cell features Asahi Kasei’s Acetolyte acetonitrile-containing electrolyte, which offers high ionic conductivity to reduce internal resistance and enhance rate capability. The 22 Ah cell delivers a specific power of 2,550 W/kg during continuous discharge...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Asahi Kasei electrolyte technology adopted in commercial LFP battery cells, boosting output 60% On June 2nd, Asahi Kasei Corp. (Asahi Kasei) announced that German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries GmbH (EAS) has begun selling ultra-high-power lithium-ion LFP (iron phosphate) battery cells incorporating Asahi Kasei's newly developed superionic conductive electrolyte technology. EAS is currently evaluating this electrolyte technology for applicati...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Mitsui Kinzoku to commercialize newly developed solid electrolyte from 2027 to 2028 Mitsui Kinzoku Co., Ltd. (Mitsui Kinzoku) has announced it will supply a solid-state electrolyte, "A-SOLiD," to a major customer, that will commercialize all-solid-state batteries in 2027-2028. The customer is believed to be Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota). The solid-state electrolyte, which was selected for use, features high ionic conductivity and electrochemi...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Dongwha Electrolyte wins order for ternary electrolyte for EVs from global battery cell manufacturers South Korea's Dongwha Electrolyte Co., Ltd. has signed a contract to supply a ternary electrolyte for electric vehicles (EVs) to a global battery cell manufacturer. Due to the confidentiality agreement between the two companies, details such as a customer’s name or contract size are not disclosed. Dongwha Electrolyte will produce the products a...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/01

Basquevolt, Spain launches BQV400L lithium-metal battery cell On May 22, Basquevolt announced the launch of the BQV400L, its first standardized battery cell powered by Basquevolt’s hybrid electrolyte technology. The company stated that the 27 Ah NMC lithium-metal battery cell offers an energy density of 402 Wh/kg and pulse power capability of 8.9C. The cell is manufactured in Spain, with 75% of its components sourced from Europe, and is expecte...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

Idemitsu Kosan starts construction of large demonstration system for all-solid electrolytes Idemitsu Kosan, Ltd. (Idemitsu Kosan) announced on May 20 that it conducted a groundbreaking ceremony at its Chiba Complex (Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture) to officially start the construction of a large pilot system that manufactures solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium-ion secondary batteries. The new system will supply solid-state elect...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

South Korea’s Enchem exhibited at China International Battery Fair 2026 South Korea’s Enchem Co. Ltd. will participate in the China International Battery Fair (CIBF) 2026, a battery industrial exhibition in Shenzhen,  Guangdong, China, from May 13 to 15, 2026. This time, the company's exhibits will focus on electrolytes for LFP (lithium iron phosphate), LMR (lithium manganese-rich), middle-nickel, and high-nickel ternary batteries. It will a...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

South Korea’s Dongwha Electrolyte to purchase lithium hexafluorophosphate for electrolytes A South Korean electrolyte manufacturer Dongwha Electrolyte has signed a long-term contract to procure lithium hexafluoride (LiPF6), the main raw material for secondary battery electrolyte, from Sunyes Zhong Ning Advanced Materials Technology (Quzhou) Co., Ltd. The contract term and value are unpublicized. Sunyes Zhong Ning Advanced Materials Technology h...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

South Korea’s Enchem strengthens its electrolyte strategy for mid- and low-cost EVs in Europe Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Enchem Co., Ltd. is strengthening its electrolyte strategy for mid- and low-cost electric vehicles (EVs) in line with the EV market trends in Europe. The company has secured high-voltage stability and oxidative decomposition suppression performance, mainly for electrolytes for middle-nick...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

showing energy density rising to 49 Wh/kg under 6-minute (10C) charging and 101 Wh/kg at 1-hour charging. The cells operate at a nominal voltage of around 3.2V and have demonstrated stable performance over hundreds of fast-charge cycles. The battery uses aluminum foil electrodes and a chloride-free electrolyte and is designed without lithium or copper. GMG positions the technology against lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries used in fast-chargi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/20

South Korea's Enchem develops water-based single-walled carbon nanotube dispersion technology According to multiple South Korean media reports, South Korean electrolyte manufacturer Enchem Co., Ltd. (Enchem) has developed water-based single-walled carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersion technology to meet the demands of the next-generation silicon anode material market. The company has already constructed a pilot plant for CNT conductive materials at it...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

South Korea's Enchem and AI Star to jointly develop next-generation secondary battery materials Enchem Co. Ltd. (Enchem), a South Korean electrolyte manufacturer, has announced that it will collaborate with AI Star, a South Korean big data solutions company, to develop next-generation secondary battery materials utilizing AI. Based on a five-year research and development (R&D) plan, the two companies will focus on optimizing electrolyte compositi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

South Korea’s Enflow starts constructing solid electrolyte plant in Cheonan, South Korea Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea's Enflow Co. has begun constructing a sulfide solid electrolyte production plant in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. In the first phase investment (from April 2026 to June 2027), the company plans to build a production system with a monthly production capacity of 500 kilograms, and in the seco...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

h total funding of EUR 14.5 million. It aims to develop large-format, market-ready sodium-ion battery cells and assess their recyclability to establish Europe’s industrial base for next-generation batteries. The 25-member consortium covers the entire battery value chain, including battery makers, electrolyte developers, logistics providers, machinery manufacturers, recycling specialists, and lubricant and analytics companies. Based on cylib pre...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

” seminar. The BOI Secretary General emphasized Thailand’s rapidly expanding EV and energy storage ecosystem, driven by clean energy and e-mobility demand, and the country’s positioning across the full battery value chain, from cells and packs to high-value materials such as cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, and separators. On the sidelines of the event, the BOI held discussions with key suppliers to explore further investment in Thailand’s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Basquevolt, Spain, secures new investors to accelerate industrialization of battery technology On March 18, Basquevolt announced the entry of Axon Partners Group, through its ClimateTech investment strategy supported by Ventures EPM, into its shareholding structure as an investor. It will enable Basquevolt to advance its industrial roadmap, including the scale-up of electrolyte production and the reinforcement of its manufacturing and validation ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19