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

EMO.energy, India launches NEXO for last-mile deliveries with solar and smart batteries On June 25, EMO.energy, a Bengaluru-based startup, launched NEXO, a vertically integrated energy ecosystem tailored specifically for the last-mile delivery segment. The solution aims to enhance energy efficiency and reliability for quick-commerce operations by unifying solar energy, battery storage, and fast-charging infrastructure. NEXO integrates solar power...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

GAC Energy, Maxwealth Leasing forge partnership for energy replenishment financial leasing services for NEVs On June 17, GAC Energy, at its headquarters, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Maxwealth Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (Maxwealth Leasing) to deeply integrate the superior power of industries and finance. Placing emphasis on the construction and equipment renewal of core GAC Energy facilities such as charging and battery swapping...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Gotion High-tech forges quadripartite strategic partnership Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd. (Gotion High-tech) reached quadripartite strategic cooperation with BASF, China Gas, and BASF Shanshan. The four parties will focus on the R&D of energy storage systems, the application of new battery materials, the commercial promotion of energy storage projects, and green energy solutions. They will forge a comprehensive strategic partnership for the establis...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

mbia, with whom the EU has a strategic partnership on raw materials value chains; and the remaining ones are located in Brazil, Madagascar, Malawi, New Caledonia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Ten projects focus on strategic raw materials essential for electric vehicle, batteries and battery storage, like lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite. Two projects cover the extraction of rare earth elements, which play a key role in prod...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

ADS-TEC Energy joins Alabama Mobility and Power Consortium On June 3, ADS-TEC Energy, a German-based leader in battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems, announced it has joined the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Consortium.  The organization was founded through a partnership between The University of Alabama, Alabama Power, and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International to create a premier R&D institute for EV and mobility innovation. Merc...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

tric vehicle (EV) charging stations, announced a ZAR 100 million equity investment from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). The funding will enable the rollout of CHARGE’s ultra-fast charging stations every 150 km along all national roads. Each site is fully off-grid, powered by solar energy, and supported by battery storage.  Based on Zero Carbon Charge press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Cygni Energy, India opens 4.8 GWh battery plant On April 21, Cygni Energy Private Limited inaugurated Phase I of its battery energy storage system (BESS) gigafactory in Maheshwaram, Telangana. Located in the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC), the 160,000 sq ft facility on a 5-acre site has an initial capacity of 4.8 GWh. The plant supports grid-scale and EV storage applications and features a fully automated assembly line with Poka-Yoke-ena...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

GM Energy and EnergyHub partner to expand EV charging, home energy storage On April 2, EnergyHub, a leading provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions, announced it has partnered with GM Energy, a business unit of General Motors, to integrate GMs’ EVs and home energy storage solutions into EnergyHub’s network of utility and market programs across the U.S. Starting later in 2025, Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac EV owners will be able to enroll i...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

first Megapack shipments will be installed in the second stage of the Western Downs battery project, which is being built by Neoen. The Western Downs battery project involves a 460 MWp solar farm coupled with a 540 MW/1,080 MWh big battery system. The Shanghai Megafactory is Tesla’s first battery storage factory outside the U.S. Located near Gigafactory Shanghai, the Shanghai Megafactory has an initial capacity to produce 10,000 Megapacks annua...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/29

ion will power four production sites in Gliwice, Skoczów, and Tychy. A major part of this project includes one of Europe’s largest carport solar systems, generating 7 MW by covering parking areas with solar panels. Alongside this, traditional ground-mounted solar panels will be installed. Quanta Energy, Poland is leading the project, which began with a 2 MW solar farm at Stellantis' Tychy drive unit plant in February 2025. The next phase inclu...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Aditya Birla Group, unveiled a new brand identity, marking its transformation from a materials supplier to an engineered solutions provider. The refreshed identity highlights Hindalco’s role as a co-creator and problem solver, shaping the future of industries such as electric mobility, renewable energy, energy storage, semiconductors, and high-end electronics. The new brand logo, featuring a bold and dynamic ‘H’, symbolizes forward momentu...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

Yuma Energy, India acquires Grinntech for battery technology On February 20, multiple sources reported that Yuma Energy has acquired Chennai-based Grinntech Motors & Services Pvt Ltd which specializes in designing innovative and cost-effective energy storage solutions. Yuma Energy is a joint venture of Magna International and Yulu. Grinntech has developed energy storage solutions for electric vehicles and industrial applications.  Based on multi...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Indian Start-up Dynolt raises funding to develop power electronics technologies On February 18, Dynolt Technologies raised USD 1.7 million in funding. This investment will support the acceleration of its research and development in power electronics, fueling innovations in e-mobility, renewable energy, energy storage, and hydrogen. Founded in 2022, Dynolt Technologies is focused on developing power converters and energy-efficient solutions to pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

concerning automobiles is as follows. -          Promote more than 10,000 fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Advance the high-level establishment of testing and validation platforms for hydrogen energy equipment and key components related to hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen production from renewable energy, and more. -          Support the construction of a hydrogen corridor and an FCV demonstration application urban agglomeration in the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

GAC Energy, LONGi forge partnership for global demonstration projects on PECS integration On January 24, GAC Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (GAC Energy) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LONGi Solar Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi) at the GAC Group Headquarters in Panyu District, Guangzhou for in-depth cooperation in areas such as projects on photovoltaics, energy storage, charging, and battery swapping (PECS); energy solutions; vehicle sale...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

FirstGroup Energy and Palmer Energy, UK for battery systems On January 21, Palmer Energy Technology Ltd. a subsidiary of Palmer Automotive Ltd. announced contract execution for the supply of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to FirstGroup Energy Limited, the dedicated energy investment arm of FirstGroup Plc. Palmer Energy will design, manufacture, and deliver a bespoke BESS that meets the decarbonization ambition of FirstGroup Pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22