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🔋 Samsung SDI and Mercedes-Benz in Advanced EV Battery Talks
Samsung SDI is in advanced talks to supply prismatic batteries for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation EVs from 2028, including discussions on a dedicated European manufacturing site. The potential deal is described as spanning tens of GWh and exceeding 10 trillion won. Read more
🔋 CATL Weighs HK Share Sale to Raise Up to $5 Billion
CATL is exploring a Hong Kong share offering to raise up to $5 billion, with convertible bond options also under review. The report follows a 160% stock surge and strong 2025 earnings growth. Read more
🔋 CATL Q1 Profit Soars 48.5% to ¥20.7B, Revenue Up 52%
CATL reported Q1 2026 net profit of 20.74 billion yuan, up 48.5% year over year, with revenue up 52.5% to 129.13 billion yuan. The company also approved a 30 billion yuan mining arm and cited a 42.1% global EV battery share. Read more
🔋 Fire at BYD’s Shenzhen Garage, Shares Dip Amid Sales Slump
A fire at BYD’s multi-level garage on its Pingshan campus in Shenzhen was extinguished early Tuesday and no injuries were reported. Shares fell 0.9% as BYD faces a seven-month year-on-year sales drop while reporting international growth. Read more
🔋 Chery’s AiMoga Launches Online Sales of Mornine M1 Robot
Chery’s AiMoga began sales of its full-size Mornine M1 humanoid robot on JD.com for 285,800 yuan, with deliveries from May 23, 2026. The robot is listed with a 0.7 kWh battery and multi-sensor capabilities. Read more
🔋 BYD Rolls 16 Millionth NEV Off the Line with Denza D9 Debut
BYD rolled its 16 millionth new energy vehicle off the line, the inaugural second-generation Denza D9 MPV. BYD said the vehicle features the latest Blade Battery, ultra-fast charging, and God’s Eye 5.0 driving assistance. Read more
🔋 BEVs to Capture 90% of China’s New-Energy Market by 2040
At a Beijing forum, Prof. Ouyang Minggao described a roadmap forecasting BEVs will represent 90% of China’s new-energy car sales by 2040. He also discussed efficiency comparisons with hybrids and solid-state battery challenges. Read more
🔋 Stellantis Weighs Dongfeng Partnership in Europe and China
Stellantis and Dongfeng are discussing renewed cooperation to co-produce vehicles in Europe and China. The talks include potential use of underutilized European plants and cost and utilization priorities for Stellantis. Read more
🔋 Nissan, Chery Explore Car Production at UK Sunderland Plant
Nissan is in talks with Chery about building vehicles at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the UK, which is operating at about 50% capacity. The site is preparing for Leaf and next-generation Juke EV production. Read more
⭕ BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
🔋 CATL and SAIC-GM-Wuling to Develop Sub-10-Min EV Charging
CATL and SAIC-GM-Wuling signed an agreement to co-develop charging described as enabling 10–80% in under 10 minutes. The partners also plan to integrate Wuling’s swap models into CATL’s network and deploy over 3,000 swap stations across China by year-end. Read more
🔋 Greater Bay Rolls Out A-Sample Solid-State Battery Cells
Greater Bay Technology announced its first A-sample solid-state battery cells using composite electrolytes. The company cited 260–500 Wh/kg energy density, safety test performance, and 2C–3C fast-charging support ahead of mass production. Read more
🔋 Stryten Energy Unveils Li610 LFP Battery for Forklifts
Stryten Energy introduced its M-Series Li610 LFP battery for Class I forklifts, designed for 24/7 use and produced in the U.S. The product includes real-time monitoring, a hibernation mode, and is pursuing UL2580 certification. Read more
🔋 Volkswagen and Elli to Launch V2G Service in Germany by 2026
Volkswagen and Elli plan to launch a Vehicle-to-Grid package for private EV owners in Germany starting in Q4 2026. The package includes bidirectional charging, dynamic tariffs, smart meters, DC chargers, and an app for energy trading. Read more
🔋 University of Münster Unveils Modular Battery Pilot Line
MEET Battery Research Center at the University of Münster launched the REFlexBatt 2.0 project with Safion to build a modular automated battery cell pilot line. The three-year effort is funded with €5 million and targets flexible, traceable production. Read more
🔋 TaiSan Secures £1M UK Grant for Automated Battery Production
TaiSan received a £1 million DRIVE35 grant to work with the Centre for Process Innovation on automated electrolyte processing and cell assembly systems. The project aims to improve production efficiency, quality, and scaling in the UK. Read more
🔋 Morrow Batteries Lands First German Defense Battery Contract
Morrow Batteries won its first defense contract to supply cells to a German defense firm after a yearlong evaluation. The company said its LFP cells passed NATO Arctic tests, reflecting interest in domestically produced battery supply. Read more
🔋 Svolt Starts Production of 80-kWh Fortress 2.0 PHEV Battery
Svolt Energy started large-scale production of its 80-kWh Fortress 2.0 PHEV battery at its Changzhou plant. Svolt cited a 35.6% capacity increase, over 400 km electric range, 6C fast-charging, and nano-ceramic insulation for thermal safety. Read more
⭕ MINING & BATTERY MATERIALS
🔋 POSCO Future M to Build $400M Battery Plant in Vietnam
POSCO Future M will invest over $400 million to build its first overseas cathode materials plant in Vietnam’s Song Cong 2 Viglacera Industrial Park. The project targets 55,000 tons of capacity starting in 2028 to supply EV makers in key markets. Read more
🔋 China’s Sodium-Ion Batteries Shift to Polyanion Cathodes for Storage
China’s sodium-ion battery sector is shifting from layered oxide cathodes to polyanion-based NFPP materials, which the report says account for over 70% of domestic output. The change is linked to cycle life, cost stability, and safety considerations for grid storage. Read more
🔋 IBU-tec Marks Topping-Out of Europe’s First LFP Spray Tower
IBU-tec held a topping-out ceremony at its Bitterfeld-Wolfen site for an LFP cathode spray tower. The facility is expected to reach 15,000 tons per year by 2028 and is tied to a decade-long supply agreement with PowerCo. Read more
⭕ ENERGY STORAGE & GRID
🔋 France Launches €240M Strategy to Curtail Fossil Fuel Use
France aims to reduce fossil fuel use from 60% to 40% by 2030 by electrifying transport and buildings. EDF’s €240 million plan includes diesel-to-electric truck conversions, 180 charging stations, and heat pump grants. Read more
🔋 Rivian, Redwood to Deploy 10 MWh Second-Life Battery Storage
Rivian and Redwood Materials plan a 10 MWh storage system using more than 100 second-life Rivian EV battery packs at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois plant. The system is intended to reduce energy costs, relieve grid stress, and extend battery use life. Read more
🔋 AESC and NEXTES Secure 1.5 GWh Grid-Scale Cell Deal by 2026
AESC and NEXTES signed a three-year agreement to deliver 1.5 GWh of grid-scale energy storage cells starting in 2026. The parties described it as Japan’s largest 2026 cell order and cited AESC’s certified high-capacity cells and global factories. Read more
🔋 Data Center Power Use Soars as AI Drives Growth, IEA Reports
The IEA reported data center electricity use rose 17% in 2025 and projected demand could double by 2030. The report cites supply chain and grid bottlenecks and discusses options including renewables, SMRs, onsite power, and storage. Read more
⭕ BATTERY RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY
🔋 Ascend Elements Files Chapter 11 to Bolster Finances
Ascend Elements filed for Chapter 11 while continuing its recycling operations. The company cited challenges at its Georgia plant amid DOE grant cuts, while maintaining offtake agreements and continuing work on Kentucky and Poland projects. Read more
🔋 TSR and BASF Join to Enhance EV Battery Recycling in Europe
TSR Group and BASF formed a partnership to dismantle and process end-of-life EV batteries into black mass across Europe. The collaboration aims to recover battery metals and streamline logistics for circular supply chains. Read more
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💼 Jobs in Europe (all jobs can be atributed to Europe as region):
- Team Lead Infrastructure Platforms (all genders) – PowerCo, Germany – View details
- Audit Technician – CATL Debrecen, Hungary – View details
- Warehouse Repacking Operator – CATL Debrecen, Hungary – View details
- Customer Support – Exide Group, Portugal – View details
- Warehouse Supervisor – Exide Group, Spain – View details
- Senior Compensation Analyst – EMEA & APAC – EnerSys, France – View details
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- Battery Processor Supervisor (Night Shift) – Ecobat, United States – View details
- Director, Product Development – Invinity Energy Systems, Canada – View details
- Laboratory Technologist – Stryten Energy, United States – View details
- Patent Engineer – Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc., United States – View details
- Power & Electronics Engineer – Stryten Energy, United States – View details
- Process Technician – Coating – EnPower, Inc., United States – View details
- Production Technician – Stryten Energy, United States – View details
- Sales Director – Industrial – Saft, United States – View details
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