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.
CATL launches Shenxing Pro to ‘meet Europe’s e-mobility needs’ September 10, 2025 Shenxing Pro, CATL’s new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, sets new benchmarks in safety, lifespan, range and superfast charging, positioning it as the optimal solution for Europe’s rapidly expanding EV market.
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.
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.
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.
Ecobat announces sale of Germany and Austria operations to Clarios August 22, 2025 The transaction includes Ecobat’s facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria. The transaction is expected to close by early 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Oxford Ionics delivers quantum computer to the NQCC August 18, 2025 QUARTET, a full-stack, trapped-ion quantum computer that leverages Oxford Ionics’ proprietary Electronic Qubit Control technology, has now been installed in the National Quantum Computing Centre’s (NQCC) quantum data centre at its Harwell campus.
QCi awarded TFLN photonic chip contract by US’s NIST August 18, 2025 Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has been awarded a contract by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the US Department of Commerce, for the design and fabrication of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
Report: GM to import EV batteries from China’s CATL August 08, 2025 The arrangement is a stopgap for the Detroit automaker in the next two years as it works to manufacture its own low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, the Reuters report says.
CATL, BASF sign framework agreement for cathode active materials August 07, 2025 This agreement builds on the collaborative foundation laid in 2021, when the two companies entered into a partnership on battery materials solutions with the shared goal of developing a sustainable battery value chain.
Asahi Kasei to supply lithium-ion battery separator to Toyota Tsusho August 06, 2025 This partnership allows Asahi Kasei to mitigate the risk of market fluctuations and effectively utilize resources by maintaining high rates of operation. Toyota Tsusho will benefit from a stable supply of LIB separator as it promotes the establishment of an automotive battery supply chain in North America.
Peak Energy delivers grid-scale, sodium-ion BESS in US August 01, 2025 With a design that eliminates all moving parts, including active cooling and ventilation components, Peak Energy’s NFPP grid storage battery architecture eliminates the most common failure modes in typical battery storage systems, increasing reliability and reducing operating and maintenance costs.
SES AI acquires ESS provider UZ Energy for $25 million July 31, 2025 SES AI Corporation is a US-based developer and manufacturer of AI-enhanced Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries. Headquartered in China, UZ Energy specializes in designing and manufacturing energy storage systems (ESS) products for commercial and industrial applications.
Report: Tesla signs $4.3 billion battery deal with LGES July 30, 2025 Elon Musk’s company has been looking to reduce reliance on Chinese imports due to US tariffs. The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries will be supplied from LGES’s factory in Michigan.
Lyten secures over $200 million to support its acquisition strategy July 29, 2025 Lyten intends to accelerate its acquisition strategy and expansion plans in the US and Europe with the additional capital. Lyten has also acquired the rights to Northvolt’s energy storage products, Voltpack Mobile Systems (VMS), Voltrack and future BESS products currently in development.
MASSIMO launches next-gen MileMax Li-ion batteries for e-rickshaws July 25, 2025 These lithium batteries are engineered for superior performance and tailored to meet the evolving needs of the Indian electric mobility sector.
India’s Macsen Labs ‘achieves breakthrough in sodium-ion battery chemistry’ July 24, 2025 The company has successfully carried out an R&D-scale synthesis of its high-performance Prussian White, a next-generation cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.
Octillion to supply Li-ion battery packs for Vision’s electric boats July 23, 2025 Under the terms of the agreement, Octillion Power Systems will manufacture Vision-branded battery packs for their E-Motion 180E electric outboard system, exclusively for US market distribution.
Q.ANT raises €62M to advance computing with photonic processing July 22, 2025 German photonic deep tech scale-up Q.ANT has brought to maturity the world’s first commercial photonic processor for real-world AI and HPC workloads — executing complex AI operations much faster while saving significant amounts of energy.
KISTI secures funding for National Quantum Center of Excellence July 21, 2025 Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) has identified US company IonQ as the primary quantum technology provider for the project, alongside South Korean cloud service and infrastructure provider Megazone Cloud.
Hangcha, Manitou form lithium battery JV in France July 21, 2025 The venture is an important step in Hangcha’s new energy strategy to accelerate its global expansion while directly supporting Manitou’s “LIFT” strategic roadmap for expanding its electric product portfolio.
China puts export restrictions on 8 key EV battery technologies July 18, 2025 Any overseas transfer of these technologies through trade, investment or technological cooperation will henceforth require a prior license from the Chinese government.
Nexceris sells Li-ion Tamer battery monitoring solution to Honeywell July 18, 2025 Building on its existing partnership with Honeywell, the sale also highlights Nexceris’ strategy to commercialize technology in packaged products that are ultimately licensed or acquired by industrial partners.
Panasonic begins mass production at new EV battery factory in Kansas July 16, 2025 Panasonic Energy has begun mass production of ‘2170’ cells — a type of cylindrical lithium-ion battery — at the Kansas factory. The facility is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs and 8,000 jobs in total.
Nobian teams up with Veolia to advance lithium production for batteries July 16, 2025 Following the testing phase, Nobian and Veolia will seek strategic partners across the value chain, engaging lithium chloride suppliers, technology providers, customers, investors, and potential licensees throughout Europe and globally.
GMG’s patent for Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery granted in Australia July 15, 2025 The University of Queensland (UQ) holds the patent, and GMG has a worldwide exclusive commercialization license. GMG has also signed a Collaborative Research Agreement with UQ – Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN).
BayWa r.e. completes sale of its largest BESS in Europe to Vopak July 14, 2025 The project has been developed to its current state (Ready-to-Build) by GroenLeven and will be connected to the high-voltage transmission grid of TenneT. Vopak will continue the development and aims to construct a utility scale li-ion BESS.
SK On teams up with L&F to boost LFP battery business in US July 14, 2025 SK On is set to accelerate its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery business targeting North America’s energy storage system (ESS) market as it moves to establish a reliable supply chain to support its latest venture.
VinFast partners with BatX to advance battery recycling, repurposing July 14, 2025 Under the agreement, BatX Energies will provide comprehensive high-voltage (HV) battery recycling, material recovery and repurposing services for VinFast India’s factory, and after-sales operations
China’s INV New Material launches $750M battery plant in Malaysia July 09, 2025 The newly launched facility will produce wet-processed and coated lithium-ion separators – an essential component in EV battery manufacturing.
Sthyr raises $1 million to advance zinc-air battery innovation July 08, 2025 Indian startup Sthyr Energy is developing a mechanically rechargeable zinc-air battery system tailored for long-duration energy storage applications, including seasonal power supply and clean alternatives to traditional peaker plants.
China’s Fulin teams up with SD Lomon to build lithium battery material plants July 07, 2025 Fulin and SD Lomon will set up two joint venture plants in China’s Sichuan province, the companies announced. The first JV will produce high-density lithium iron phosphate while the other will produce lithium dihydrogen phosphate and ferrous oxalate.