” 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

n Hungary that meets European directives. It also plans to exhibit its flagship products, including high-nickel cathode materials, middle-nickel cathode materials, cathodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), and lithium manganese-rich (LMR) cathode materials. Moreover, it will introduce a solid-state electrolyte that the company is developing with its customers, targeting mass production in 2027 and the value chain for all-solid-state batteries, in...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Dongwha Electrolyte to join InterBattery 2026 in South Korea Several South Korean media sources reported that Dongwha Electrolyte Co., Ltd. will participate in the InterBattery 2026, which will be held in Seoul Special City from March 11 to 13, 2026, to unveil its research and development roadmap. Based on this, the South Korean company will introduce development trends in multifunctional electrolyte additives, high-performance electrolytes for u...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

will include lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) precursors that offer both cost competitiveness and high energy density, and high-voltage middle-nickel (HVM) precursors that take performance and cost competitiveness into consideration. In addition, the South Korean company will position its sulfide-based electrolyte material business for all-solid-state batteries as a new growth pillar and present a medium- to long-term vision for becoming a core mater...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

cated to AI data center infrastructure for processing massive datasets for autonomous driving and robotics, and KRW 400 billion on complete robot systems production with capability to manufacture 30,000 units annually, featuring a foundry operation plant. KRW 1 trillion will be allocated to polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) eletrolyzer plant for large-scale clean hydrogen production, KRW 1.3 trillion on solar power infrastructure supporting ener...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Samsung SDI to develop new electrolyte formulation for lithium-metal batteries Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. (Samsung SDI) announced that it has developed a new electrolyte formulation for lithium-metal batteries through an industry-academia project with Columbia University in the United States. These batteries have an energy density exceeding that of conventional ternary batteries by 1.6 times. However, they have an issue with charge-discharge lifespan,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Rosatom, Russia, starts production of electrolyte for battery cells On February 17, Rosatom Chemistry JSC (a company of Rosatom's Fuel Division) launched pilot production of eight grades of electrolyte. These products are used as components in the production of battery cells. The company has mastered the production of electrolytes for both non-rechargeable batteries and secondary batteries, including lithium-ion and post-lithium systems.  These ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Ampere partners with Basquevolt, Spain, to advance lithium metal batteries for EVs On February 24, Ampere signed a joint development agreement with Basquevolt to speed up the development and testing of lithium metal batteries for future EVs. Basquevolt’s lithium metal battery technology offers much higher energy density than today’s lithium-ion batteries. It uses a polymer electrolyte and advanced anode design to create smaller, lighter batte...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

ed that its new battery recycling facility will start “battery breaking” operations from Q4 FY 2026, marking the operational go‑live of its in‑house lead‑recycling chain. Battery breaking is the process of dismantling used lead‑acid batteries into components such as lead, plastics, and electrolyte before refining, and the company expects this to partly offset its lead input costs over time by improving recovery ratios and securing a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

South Korea’s Dongwha Electrolyte strengthen strategic partnership with PGT and Chunbo in North American market Multiple South Korean media sources reported that South Korean electrolyte manufacturer Dongwha Electrolyte Co., Ltd. has agreed to strengthen its strategic partnership in North America with South Korean chemical manufacturers PGT Co., Ltd. and Chunbo Co., Ltd. Under this agreement, the three companies will leverage Dongwha Electrolyt...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

South Korea’s ASET and UBATT form technical partnership on secondary battery materials Several South Korean media sources reported that ASET, a South Korean electrolyte film manufacturer, had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UBATT, a next-generation battery manufacturer, for a technical partnership on the secondary battery core materials. Under this agreement, the two companies will jointly promote the technical validation and co...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

g with the all-electric Karma Kaveya super-coupe, a high-performance ultra-luxury super car delivering over 1,000 hp and top speed in excess of 200 mph. The Kaveya is scheduled to launch in late 2027. Factorial’s FEST solid-state battery technology enables higher performance through a high-energy electrolyte system designed to support extended driving range and enhanced overall vehicle efficiency compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

South Korea’s Enchem to start technical verification for oxide-based solid-state electrolytes with its affiliate, TDL Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Enchem Co. Ltd. will start verifying process technologies for oxide-based solid-state electrolyte materials in collaboration with TDL Co., Ltd, its solid-state electrolyte affiliate. Enchem, which aims to commercialize solid-state batteries, has set a strategy to i...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

bon nanocomposite (PGCN) electrodes. The supercapacitor can operate at 3.4V, overcoming the 3.0V limitation of conventional supercapacitors. The PGCN-based supercapacitor stores 33% more energy than conventional devices while delivering a power density of up to 17,000 W/kg. The innovation addresses electrolyte instability and simplifies module design through reduced cell stacking. The enhanced surface of PGCN material is both water-repellent and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

South Korea’s Dongwha Electrolyte to purchase lithium hexafluorophosphate for electrolytes from PGT Several South Korean media sources reported that Dongwha Electrolyte Co., Ltd., a South Korean electrolyte manufacturer, had signed a contract to purchase lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6), a primary material of secondary battery electrolytes, from PGT Co., Ltd., a specialty chemical product manufacturer. Dongwha Electrolyte has an electrolyte ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

Novolyte Technology expands Malaysia operations with new battery electrolyte facility Announced on January 19, 2026, Novolyte Technology Sdn. Bhd. has commenced construction of a new battery electrolyte manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah. The company is a subsidiary of China-based Shenzhen Capchem Technology Co., Ltd., which produces battery chemicals and electronic materials for applications including new energy vehicles, consum...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/26

entry into the real vehicle testing phase for all-solid-state batteries. Lasting 470 days, the prototype project achieved phased breakthroughs across key links. The 66Ah cells of the verified FAW Hongqi all-solid-state battery successfully passed an extreme thermal abuse test, delivering a sulfide electrolyte ionic conductivity that exceeds the industry’s high threshold of 10mS/cm. In recent years, FAW Group has been increasing investment in t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

ASET to receive lithium metal battery technology transfer from KIER Several South Korean media sources reported that ASET, a South Korean electrolyte film manufacturer, has signed a second technology transfer agreement with the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) for lithium metal battery’s core technology. The deal includes lithium-metal anode stabilization technology, interface control technology between electrodes and electrolytes, and...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

akthrough toward practical all-solid-state lithium metal batteries, which can store more energy, charge faster, and are safer than today’s lithium-ion batteries. All-solid-state batteries are seen as a strong option for EVs, electronics, and energy storage because they do not use flammable liquid electrolytes, making them safer than conventional batteries. However, two major problems have slowed their use. First, lithium dendrites i.e., tiny ne...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12