⭕ BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
🔋 CATL Unveils Six Battery Innovations and Charging Network
At its Beijing Super Technology Day, CATL introduced six new batteries—Shenxing Superfast, Qilin, Qilin Condensed, Freevoy Super Hybrid, and Naxtra Sodium-ion—plus an integrated charging and swapping network with a target of 100,000 stations by 2028. Read more
🔋 Three Optimized Sodium-Ion Chemistries at CIC energiGUNE
CIC energiGUNE is working on Prussian Blue, layered oxides, and polyanionic sodium-ion chemistries to address different performance and cost needs. The work targets interface degradation, energy density limits, and scale-up challenges. Read more
🔋 HPQ Silicon’s GEN4 Anode Powers 21700 Cells to 7,030 mAh
HPQ Silicon reported tests of 21700 cells using Novacium’s GEN4 silicon anode reaching 7,030 mAh at 0.1 C between 4.2 and 0.55 V. The cells retained over 98% capacity after 70 deep cycles in the reported testing. Read more
🔋 1414 Degrees Unveils SiNTL Anode for Drone Battery Market
1414 Degrees plans to debut its SiNTL silicon nanoparticle anode for drones and UAVs, reporting 530 mAh/g capacity. The company describes it as a drop-in upgrade compatible with standard lithium-ion processes and scalable manufacturing. Read more
⭕ MINING & BATTERY MATERIALS
🔋 OCSiAl Unveils TUBALL SWCNT Range for Next-Gen Batteries
OCSiAl expanded its TUBALL single-wall carbon nanotube portfolio with specialized dispersions for anodes, cathodes, and solid-state batteries. The products target conductivity and reliability needs across EVs, electronics, and energy storage systems. Read more
🔋 Epsilon CAM Unveils Gen III LFP Cathode Material
Epsilon CAM’s Gen III LFP cathode material is reported at at least 159 mAh/g capacity and 2.51 g/cc density, with full PFE approval for North America. The company plans 30,000 TPA production in India to support non-Chinese LFP supply. Read more
⭕ INDUSTRY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
🔋 CATL to Supply 60 GWh in Sodium-Ion Battery Deal with HyperStrong
CATL signed a three-year, 60 GWh sodium-ion battery deal with HyperStrong. The companies cite mass-production capability and modular design, with next-generation cell plans for energy storage and EV applications. Read more
🔋 LG Energy Solution Secures ₩10 Trillion EV Battery Deal
LG Energy Solution announced a ₩10 trillion, ten-year contract to supply 46 mm cylindrical cells, reported to be for BMW’s next-generation EVs. The company said it booked over 100 GWh of new Q1 orders and has a backlog above 400 GWh. Read more
🔋 Volklec Secures DRIVE35 Funding for 10 GWh UK Gigafactory
Volklec secured DRIVE35 backing to increase UK battery cell output from 1 GWh to 10 GWh. Plans include enhanced 1 GWh power cell production with UKBIC and AIH, and a 10 GWh gigafactory with Arcadis and HSSMI. Read more
🔋 BYD Considers EV Production at Volkswagen’s Dresden Plant
BYD is reported to be negotiating to acquire half of Volkswagen’s Dresden plant for EV production. The remaining portion would be converted into an innovation hub with Saxony and TU Dresden. Read more
🔋 CATL Secures US$5 Billion in Hong Kong H-Share Placement
CATL raised HK$39.2 billion (US$5 billion) via a Hong Kong H-share placement, issuing 62.4 million new shares to six investors. The company said proceeds will support global capacity expansion, zero-carbon projects, and next-generation battery R&D. Read more
🔋 Hyundai Launches EV Battery Subscription Pilot for Taxis
Hyundai Motor Group is piloting an EV battery subscription for five Ioniq 5 taxi operators in the Seoul metropolitan area. Operators pay a fixed monthly fee, with replacements and refurbishments handled under a regulatory sandbox approval. Read more
🔋 China Delivers World’s Largest Dual-Fuel LNG Car Carrier
Guangzhou Shipyard International delivered a 10,800-vehicle dual-fuel LNG car carrier to HMM, featuring 14 decks and Tier III-compliant propulsion. The vessel is positioned to support EV logistics and cost and emissions requirements. Read more
🔋 China’s NEV Retail Sales Fall 11% Early April
China’s retail sales of new energy vehicles fell 11% year-on-year to 614,000 units from April 1–26, with NEVs at 61.2% market share. Cumulative NEV sales are down 19% year to date, and wholesales also declined. Read more
⭕ ENERGY STORAGE & GRID
🔋 CATL, Zinfra to Deploy Battery Storage in Australia
CATL signed an MoU with Zinfra to jointly deliver, operate, and maintain large-scale battery energy storage systems in Australia. The partnership combines CATL technology with Zinfra’s local delivery and operations capabilities. Read more
🔋 ESS, Alsym Energy Agree on 8.5 GWh Iron Flow Batteries
ESS and Alsym Energy signed a multi-year agreement to deliver 8.5 GWh of iron flow battery storage systems starting in late 2026. The arrangement combines ESS manufacturing with Alsym’s deployment work for long-duration projects. Read more
⭕ Events, Conferences & Trade Shows
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⭕ Latest Job Opportunities
- Latest Job Openings on LinkedIn (Daily Updated)
💼 Jobs in Europe (all jobs can be atributed to Europe as region):
- Engineering Manager (m/f/d) – Vulcan Energy Germany – Germany, Germany – View details
💼 Jobs in North America (all jobs can be atributed to North America as region):
- Battery Prototyping Engineer – Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc., United States – View details
- Utility Operator – Aviation Battery – Saft, United States – View details
- Regional Sales Manager – AVILOO Battery Diagnostics, United States – View details
- Robot Application Engineer, Cell Line – Gotion Inc., United States – View details
- Utility Operator – Aviation Cell – Saft, United States – View details
- Machine Learning Engineer – Gotion Inc., United States – View details
- Patent Agent – QuantumScape, United States – View details
- Process Engineer – Ascend Elements, United States – View details
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