Sumitomo partners with Toyota to mass produce cathode materials October 17, 2025 Since around 2021, the two Japanese companies have been conducting joint research on cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries, to be installed in battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Murata and QuantumScape enter into joint development deal October 14, 2025 Murata and QuantumScape have entered into a joint development agreement aimed at high-volume production of ceramic separators for QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries.
Texas startup Base Power raises $1 billion in Series C October 13, 2025 In less than two years, Base has deployed more than 100 MWh of residential battery capacity. To meet current and future demand, it is building its first energy storage and power electronics factory in Austin, Texas.
Sungrow, Engie complete 400 MWh BESS project in Belgium October 13, 2025 The project utilizes 320 units of Sungrow’s PowerTitan liquid-cooled battery storage units. The second and final phase of this 200MW/800MWh battery energy storage project is set to connect to the grid by the end of 2025.
Rebaba partners with Smartports to boost solar carports October 10, 2025 The partnership brings together Smartports’ scalable carport architecture and integrated charging with Rebaba’s circular storage technology, enabling sites to generate, store and deliver clean power directly where it is used.
Sharp partners with ESI to advance zinc-air flow battery tech October 06, 2025 The project will explore the viability of zinc-air flow batteries as a safe, sustainable alternative to lithium-based systems, offering longer storage durations, lower costs, and enhanced compatibility with renewable energy sources.
Epsilon teams up with Phillips 66 to bolster US battery supply chain October 03, 2025 This collaboration secures reliable access to the feedstock required for producing graphite active anode material, a core component in lithium-ion batteries for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
Stadler, FAL unveil battery-powered narrow-gauge train in Italy October 03, 2025 Before entering service, the new battery-powered electric trains will undergo a series of tests to comply with the guidelines set out by Italy’s National Agency for the Safety of Railways and Road and Motorway Infrastructure (ANSFISA).
Henkel expands South Dakota manufacturing site September 30, 2025 Henkel has completed a USD 30 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota, doubling its size to 70,000 square feet. The site now serves as the company’s North American flagship for thermal management and adhesive solutions under the LOCTITE and BERGQUIST brands.
China’s Sunrise announces 1GW US lithium battery pack project September 29, 2025 By establishing localized pack production capacity in the United States, Sunrise New Energy aims to create stronger synergies between downstream battery applications and its upstream anode material business.
Indian cleantech startup Chakr Innovation secures $23M September 24, 2025 The funds will be deployed to expand manufacturing capacity, accelerate international operations and boost backward integration. It will also make further investments in R&D including clean-tech innovations and indigenous energy storage tech.
Top Aricell executives sentenced to 15 years for deadly fire September 23, 2025 A South Korean court has sentenced the chief executive of lithium battery maker Aricell to 15 years in prison over a factory fire that killed 23 workers last year, in what Reuters reported is the toughest ruling to date under the country’s industrial safety law.
Scania boosts electrification push following Northvolt carve-out September 23, 2025 Scania is launching Scania Industrial Batteries, a new division headquartered in Sweden and focused on electrification solutions for off-road and industrial sectors such as mining, construction and material handling.
LeydenJar secures €23M to launch silicon anode production plant September 19, 2025 By enabling +50% higher energy density, charging times under 12 minutes, and 85% lower CO2 emissions, the Dutch company’s anodes allow for lighter, more powerful batteries.
Indian battery circularity startup PeakAmp raises $1.4 million September 19, 2025 PeakAmp says it is building India’s first full-stack, tech-enabled solution for the collection, segregation and recycling of lithium-ion batteries.
NEO Battery secures $4.5M order from Asian drone manufacturer September 18, 2025 NEO Battery Materials, a silicon-enhanced battery materials and components developer, has received its first, multi-year purchase order valued at CAD 4.5 million and secured a Joint Development Agreement for high-performance battery products with an Asian manufacturer specialising in AI-powered mission flight control systems for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
UgoWork launches US battery assembly to meet demand September 15, 2025 UgoWork’s next-gen lithium-ion batteries for Class I, II and III lift trucks for the US market will be assembled in the US from both domestic and foreign components, allowing it to remain price-competitive while complying with evolving industrial sourcing policies.
Nathan Trotter to build $65 million tin processing facility in Virginia September 10, 2025 Nathan Trotter, a Pennsylvania-based supplier and recycler of tin and tin alloys, will invest approximately USD 65 million to establish a tin production and processing facility in Henry County, Virginia.
Indian battery-tech startup Offgrid raises $15 million September 08, 2025 The funds will be used to set up a 10 MWh demo manufacturing plant in the UK, further its R&D pipeline for next-gen stationary energy storage solutions, and commercialise its patented ZincGel batteries through certification, testing, and finalizing the blueprint for a giga-factory.
TDK’s $340 million Li-ion battery plant inaugurated in India September 05, 2025 TDK Corporation’s state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery plant in Haryana will produce about 200 million battery packs every year, covering nearly 40% of India’s annual requirement of 500 million packs.
BESS maker Palmer Energy Technology acquires Brill Power September 05, 2025 The agreement brings together PETL’s automotive‑grade battery storage systems and Brill Power’s control platform that improves battery safety and extends service life by drawing the optimum current from each cell based on its state of health.
Report: LG Energy wins $11B battery contract with Mercedes-Benz September 03, 2025 The Korean battery giant will supply 32 gigawatt-hour batteries to Mercedes-Benz by the end of 2035. LG Energy also signed another contract with a Mercedes-Benz affiliate to sell 75 gigawatt hours of batteries in total by the end of 2037.
Ashok Leyland to invest $565M to make next-gen batteries in India September 02, 2025 Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has entered into a long-term exclusive partnership with China’s CALB for the development and manufacturing of next-generation batteries for both automotive and non-automotive applications.
Epsilor presents new 6T battery for military vehicles September 02, 2025 Designed for use in defense vehicles, deployable weapon systems and naval applications, the new battery will provide military users with very high energy capacity, of 4,400Wh in a 27kg pack.
ChargePoint, Eaton launch ultrafast DC V2G chargers September 01, 2025 The integration of ChargePoint’s Express chargers with Eaton’s end-to-end electrical solutions delivers a powerful solution to overcome grid constraints, addressing the challenge of how to cost-effectively scale charging for the growing number of EVs entering service.
Argonne, UT Dallas to boost research in battery science, materials August 29, 2025 Together, Argonne National Laboratory and The University of Texas at Dallas will work toward an abundant supply of domestic critical materials to strengthen the future of battery manufacturing and energy security in the US.
Wardwizard, Battery Smart boost battery swapping network in India August 28, 2025 The “battery-as-a-service” model allows customers to purchase Joy e-bike vehicles without the battery, reducing the upfront cost of the vehicle by an estimated 20% to 30%.
Suzuki to invest $8 billion in India, starts EV production August 27, 2025 Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, from where the company will be making its first e VITARA SUVs, is expected to become one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturing hubs with a planned capacity of 1 million units.
Porsche scales back battery production plans, shifts Cellforce focus to R&D August 26, 2025 Porsche is reorganising its battery operations in response to slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle markets, particularly in China and the United States. The company says that its subsidiary Cellforce will end plans to scale up production of high-performance batteries and instead focus on R&D of battery cells and systems.
EP NL, Eneco invest in 200 MWH Rotterdam port battery project August 25, 2025 The battery will have a connection capacity of 50 MW and an energy storage capacity of 200 MWh, enabling it to supply electricity for four hours. This will provide more flexibility for the Dutch electricity system when the battery is put into operation in 2027.
Toyota, Mazda start field tests of energy storage system August 22, 2025 For the tests, the power system at Mazda’s headquarters campus and Toyota’s system that utilizes batteries from electrified vehicles will be connected through their respective energy management systems.
China’s Sungrow deploys 60MWh BESS in Finland August 11, 2025 The BESS project is located less than 100 km south of the Arctic Circle and is made up of 26 Sungrow PowerTitan battery containers. With a power output of 30MW and a storage capacity of 60MWh, this installation will play a vital role in stabilizing the local grid.