Echandia to supply battery systems for Spliethoff’s vessels October 31, 2025 Swedish firm Echandia’s lithium-titanium-oxide (LTO) battery systems will be installed to optimize generator efficiency during cargo loading and unloading system operations.
Honeywell, LS Electric to accelerate innovation in data centers, BESS October 31, 2025 The two companies will begin by selling joint products, offering data center operators integrated switchgear and power management to control and distribute the power that helps keep critical systems running without interruption.
Honda Motor buys stake in India’s OMC Power October 29, 2025 In January 2026, OMC Power will launch a leasing business for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device using the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: portable and swappable battery.
EBRD invests in Croatia’s BESS and virtual power plant October 27, 2025 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a direct equity investment of up to 16.8 million euros in IE‑Energy Projekt.
QS, Corning announce agreement for ceramic separator development October 24, 2025 The two US companies will work together toward the goal of high-volume production of QS’s ceramic separators for commercial applications.
Eos secures $24M to expand manufacturing in Pennsylvania October 24, 2025 US company Eos Energy will expand its manufacturing capacity with a new 432,000 sq. ft. facility in Marshall Township, Pennsylvania, that will house additional production lines that complement its existing Turtle Creek facility.
Yuma partners with HPCL to boost battery swapping in India October 23, 2025 By leveraging Indian energy firm HPCL's extensive network of retail outlets, Yuma Energy aims to rapidly deploy its AI-driven, smart battery swapping stations at high-demand locations across the country.
Gushine Electronics opens lithium battery manufacturing base in Vietnam October 22, 2025 Gushine Electronics has inaugurated its new lithium battery manufacturing base in Hai Phong. The new facility strengthens regional capacity, enhances supply chain flexibility, and demonstrates Gushine's commitment to Vietnam and the global energy market.
Henkel opens expansion of manufacturing facility in South Dakota October 22, 2025 Henkel has officially opened the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota. With an investment of approximately USD 30 million and additional support from South Dakota’s government and economic development organisations, the site has doubled in size - from 35,000 to 70,000 square feet.
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.
ChemVolt teams up with ElevenEs to advance India’s BESS, EV ecosystem October 10, 2025 This collaboration combines ChemVolt Global’s expertise in project development, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and local market execution, with ElevenEs’ experience in LFP cell technology and large-scale European manufacturing.
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.
Isuzu, Toyota to jointly develop next-gen fuel cell route bus October 10, 2025 Isuzu is working to commercialize the next-generation fuel cell (FC) route bus as a new technology. Toyota is advancing various initiatives in producing, transporting, storing and using hydrogen in collaboration with a wide range of partners across industries.
JLR restarts production after cyber incident October 07, 2025 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has begun a phased restart of its manufacturing operations following a cyber incident that disrupted production in early September. The company has also introduced a new short-term financing programme to support the cashflow of qualifying suppliers during the recovery phase.
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.
India’s Montra Electric to launch EV truck factory in Haryana September 26, 2025 Spread across 255,000 sq ft with a built-up area of 150,000 sq ft, the facility will be designed for flexibility, with the ability to manufacture multiple product variants. It is expected to produce 6,000 eHCVs annually and can be expanded to 7,500 units.
Sila opens automotive-scale silicon anode plant September 24, 2025 Battery materials company Sila has started operations at Sila Moses Lake, its new automotive-scale silicon anode plant in Moses Lake, Washington, USA.
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).
ElevenEs considers €600M battery gigafactory in Poland September 16, 2025 Battery technology company ElevenEs is weighing plans to build a EUR 600 million gigafactory for advanced battery cells in Poland, with construction targeted to begin by the end of 2027. The project would employ around 700 engineers and represents one of the company's most significant expansion moves to date.
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.
X-FAB opens new cleanroom at its Malaysian site September 12, 2025 X-FAB has officially opened a new manufacturing line at its Sarawak facility. This expansion – representing a USD 600 million investment – has added 6,000 square meters of cleanroom space and was completed in just two years, from groundbreaking to the first production lots.