s, the Longquan laboratory introduces internationally leading test devices, a high-performance detection system, and an intelligent laboratory monitoring system to create an industrial innovation ecosystem. It will focus on developing basic and common key technologies for power batteries and energy storage to build a closed-loop across the entire chain from basic research to technological innovation to achievement transformation, and accelerate t...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

company’s CAD 5 billion manufacturing plant in Windsor, Canada, marking the company’s rapid growth. Now having 1,300 employees, the NextStar Energy plant began commercial cell production in November 2025. It was recently announced that LG Energy Solution will acquire full ownership of NextStar Energy, with Stellantis remaining a committed customer. Under the new ownership structure, NextStar Energy will leverage LG Energy Solution’s expert...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/14

Ford working with Kentucky government to sell second plant at BlueOval SK Battery Park In December 2025, Ford and SK On, SK Innovation's battery unit, announced that the two companies would be dissolving the BlueOval SK joint-venture formed in 2022. While Ford takes over and retools the BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky for LFP battery production for battery energy storage solutions (BESS) that will be sold under a new subsidiary ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Stellantis sells 49% stake in NextStar Energy JV to LG Energy Solution On February 6, LG Energy Solution, Stellantis, and NextStar Energy announced that LG Energy Solution will acquire full ownership of NextStar Energy, with Stellantis selling its 49% equity stake to LG Energy Solution. The move will end the joint venture structure formed in 2022 to build Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario. The ownersh...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

for SK Innovation.  Ford will close the BlueOval SK Battery Park plant in Kentucky on February 14 and lay off all 1,512 workers "at that time or shortly thereafter." Ford will then invest USD 2 billion in the facility to retool it to produce lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries destined for Ford Energy, its new battery energy storage systems (BESS) business in Kentucky. SK On, SK Innovation's dedicated battery unit, will continue to operate th...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Tesla operating income down 11% in Q4, down 38% for all of 2025 On January 28, Tesla reported Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, with vehicle sales tumbling from the previous year as the company turns its sights to energy, autonomy and AI. For Q4, total revenue fell 3% YOY to USD 24.9 billion, total automotive revenue fell 11% to USD 17.7 billion, operating income dropped 11% YOY to USD 1.4 billion, and operating margin fell to 5.7% from 6....

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

PSI, Switzerland develops safer, faster-charging all-solid-state lithium metal battery technology On January 8, Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland (PSI) made an important breakthrough 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...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

rm of Hyundai Motor Group, announced it would spotlight groundbreaking technologies from innovative startups at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Marking its fourth consecutive CES appearance since 2023, ZER01NE collaborated with Hyundai CRADLE to support startups specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), energy, robotics and quantum computing. A total of 10 startups are participating in CES 2026. These include one internal startup nurtured through ZER0...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/10

EVE Energy, Foton Motor establish JV According to multiple press releases dated December 16, EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy) and Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. (Foton Motor) recently established a 50:50 joint venture (JV) named Beijing Foton EVE New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of CNY 500 million. The new company’s business scope covers R&D of new material technology, R&D of electronics-dedicated materials, recycling an...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Nidec commences production at Orchard Hub Campus in Hubli, Karnataka, India On November 19, Nidec Corporation began full-scale production at its Orchard Hub manufacturing campus in Hubli-Dharwad, Karnataka. The facility is in the Kotur-Belur Industrial Area and spans 50 acres. It supports Nidec’s operations in power generation, renewable energy, electric mobility, and industrial systems. The products manufactured at Orchard Hub include data cen...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Faurecia, Sunwise Energy to collaborate across diversified links in hydrogen energy industry Faurecia (Shanghai) Hydrogen Solutions Holding Co., Ltd.  (Faurecia) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Sunwise Energy Systems Co., Ltd. (Sunwise Energy) for in-depth cooperation across all links in the hydrogen energy industry, such as hydrogen preparation, storage, transportation, refueling, and terminal application. Faurecia, a sub...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

NextStar Energy reported to initially begin with ESS battery output at Windsor plant, Canada On November 3, it was reported that NextStar Energy, a joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, says it will produce energy storage system (ESS) batteries at its new plant in Windsor, Ontario when production starts in coming weeks, rather than batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as originally planned. “Initially, we planned to start pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

ial vehicles, light mobility, low-altitude aircraft, and marine applications at IAA Mobility 2025.  It has launched a full lineup of large cylindrical cells. Featuring high energy density, long cycle life, and stringent safety standards, these cells are designed for high-end EVs, commercial energy storage, special-purpose vehicles, and outdoor power supplies. Camel Energy presented its full voltage platform, covering from 12V to 48V, and a range...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

st pilot project for bidirectional (“Bidi”) charging in private homes at IAA Mobility 2025. The project centers on an 11 kW bidirectional charger, developed with CUBOS, that connects home solar power, the EV, and the grid through Elli’s modular software. This lets the EV battery act as a home storage unit and supply self-generated solar energy, which is managed via Elli Charging app. With smart bidirectional charging, households can cut cha...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Toyota and Mazda start tests of sweep energy storage system using electrified vehicle batteries On August 21, Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation announced that they have started field tests of Toyota's sweep energy storage system at Mazda's Hiroshima Plant in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The sweep energy storage system rapidly switches each battery's power flow on and off, even when new batteries are connected to degraded or dif...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Volexion, US starts shipments of graphene-coated cathode samples On August 7, Volexion started commercial shipments of its graphene-coated cathode samples to leading players across the global battery ecosystem, including top automotive OEMs, Asian cell manufacturers, and U.S. specialty energy storage innovators. It will allow its partners to validate this technology that is addressing lithium-ion batteries’ biggest setbacks: internal stress and...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

GM, Redwood Materials plan use of U.S.-built batteries for energy storage On July 16, General Motors announced it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials to accelerate deployment of energy storage systems using both new U.S.-manufactured batteries from GM production plants and second-life battery packs from GM EVs. This collaboration marks a significant step toward taking GM’s advanced battery technology beyo...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Formosa Smart Energy, Taiwan and SKB Group, Poland partner on electric buses and charging systems On July 2, SKB Group announced that it has signed an agreement with Formosa Smart Energy, Taiwan. The agreement will focus on building a platform for electric buses, creating pilot projects and demonstration centers in Europe, commercialization of intelligent charging systems with V2G function, development of modular energy storage systems, and integ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

MaxVolt Energy, India acquires land in Aligarh for lithium battery recycling On July 1, MaxVolt Energy Industries Limited, a lithium-ion battery technology and clean energy solutions company, announced the acquisition of 23,524 square meters of industrial land in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, with support from the Uttar Pradesh MSME Department. In the first phase, the company plans to establish a lithium battery recycling facility with a projected annu...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Ather Energy, India launches Rizta S 3.7kWh electric scooter variant On July 1, Ather Energy Limited launched a new variant of its Rizta electric scooter, the Rizta S, equipped with a 3.7kWh battery pack. Priced at INR 137 thousand, the model offers an IDC-certified range of 159 km on a single charge. The Rizta S features a 34-litre underseat storage compartment, which can be extended by an additional 22 litres with the optional Frunk accessory. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01