⭕ BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
🔋 Gelion Secures Global License for Sulfur Cathode IP
Gelion’s subsidiary signed an exclusive global license with Max-Planck-Innovation for nano-encapsulated sulfur cathode IP and nano-confined anode materials, under milestone payments and royalties. Read more
🔋 Farasis and WLF Energy to Develop Next-Gen Storage Solutions
Farasis Energy and WLF Energy will develop a technology roadmap for next-generation batteries and energy storage products, combining Farasis pouch-cell design with WLF’s management approach for global markets. Read more
🔋 Hitachi Energy Launches HyFlex Compact Hybrid Power Hub
Hitachi Energy introduced HyFlex Compact, a portable hybrid power hub combining hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, and configurable AC/DC inputs for temporary and off-grid electricity. Read more
🔋 QuantumScape and Honda Sign Pact on Solid-State Batteries
QuantumScape and Honda R&D formalized a multi-year research program on solid-state lithium-metal batteries, covering materials, cell architecture, and scalable manufacturing. Read more
🔋 Dragonfly Energy Wins EU Patent for Dry Electrode Tech
Dragonfly Energy received a notice of allowance from the European Patent Office for a solvent-free dry powder coating patent, supporting its intellectual property position for all-solid-state battery production. Read more
🔋 Stellantis and Factorial Debut Solid-State Battery Road Test
Stellantis and Factorial installed FEST solid-state cells into a Dodge Charger Daytona prototype and began road testing, citing 375 Wh/kg, 15–90% charge in 18 minutes, and operation from –30°C to 45°C. Read more
🔋 IAV and Nexperia Unveil ONE Inverter to Boost EV Batteries
IAV and Nexperia introduced the ONE Inverter concept that combines GaN and SiC semiconductors with battery control software to manage cell sections and improve energy use, resilience, and battery life. Read more
⭕ ENERGY STORAGE & GRID
🔋 CATL and Panasonic Pivot to AI Data Center Storage
CATL and other EV battery suppliers are shifting production toward data center energy storage, while Panasonic announced a $2.2B investment in North America. The report also notes interest in high-rate cells and sodium-ion packs for this demand. Read more
🔋 BYD Powers Hungary’s Largest 99.8 MW Battery Storage Project
BYD’s energy storage arm supplied Greenvolt Power’s 99.8 MW/288.6 MWh system in Hungary, designed for frequency regulation, peak shaving, and grid stability. Read more
🔋 CATL and Solarpro Launch 602 MWh BESS in Bulgaria
CATL and Solarpro Technology AD launched a 602 MWh battery storage system in Burgas, described as Bulgaria’s largest, using CATL’s TENER technology. Read more
🔋 Ganfeng LiEnergy Secures 30 GWh Storage Pipeline at SNEC
Ganfeng LiEnergy announced cooperation intentions exceeding 30 GWh of storage projects and plans to present its energy storage portfolio at Intersolar Europe 2026, including modular systems and high-cycle cells. Read more
🔋 Storion Energy Showcases VRFB Solutions for AI Data Centers
Storion Energy will present vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte and stack power assemblies at the International Flow Battery Forum in Budapest, focusing on data center resilience and grid stability. Read more
⭕ INDUSTRY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
🔋 BYD Delivers 100,000th EV in UK, Plans 300 Flash Stations
BYD reported 100,000 UK EV deliveries and said it plans to deploy 300 flash charging stations nationwide, citing nine-minute recharges and more than 7% of UK EV sales. Read more
🔋 China Plans 40% New Energy Heavy-Duty Truck Market by 2030
China’s transport bodies set a target for new energy heavy-duty trucks to reach 40% market share by 2030, described as over 1.6 million vehicles, alongside charging, swapping, and incentive measures. Read more
🔋 Global EV Sales to Top 23M in 2026, China Dominates Market
BloombergNEF forecasts global EV sales exceeding 23 million in 2026, representing 27% of new car sales, with China at a 63% share. The outlook notes rapid uptake in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with slower growth in the U.S. and China amid incentive changes. Read more
🔋 Skeleton and KNDS France Expand Military Power Systems
Skeleton Technologies and KNDS France signed a Joint Declaration at Eurosatory 2026 to deepen work on advanced power systems for military vehicles, including ultra-capacitor integration and prototypes. Read more
🔋 Skeleton and TEKEVER Collaborate on Defense, Aerospace Tech
Skeleton Technologies and TEKEVER signed an MoU at Eurosatory 2026 to develop advanced power systems and defense and aerospace solutions in Europe for autonomous platforms and edge computing. Read more
🔋 HPQ Silicon Signs LOI for Electric Propulsion Platform
HPQ Silicon signed a non-binding LOI with LN Innov’ and Novacium to review a Canadian electric propulsion platform for drone and defense markets, including potential integration of silicon-enhanced batteries. Read more
🔋 Eve Energy Forecasts H1 Profit Surge of 95% to 110%
Eve Energy forecast H1 2026 net profit of ¥3.13–3.37 billion, up 95–110% year-on-year, with revenue expected to increase about 60%. Read more
⭕ MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
🔋 Chaowei Group Starts 2 GWh Sodium-Ion Production in Anqing
Chaowei Group began production at its sodium-ion battery facility in Anqing with an initial 2 GWh capacity, and said it is focusing on hard carbon sourcing and entry-level EV platforms. Read more
🔋 Hyundai to Build Türkiye Battery Plant for IONIQ 3 EV
Hyundai is investing €55 million in an automated battery assembly plant in İzmit, Türkiye, for IONIQ 3 production starting in August, with local NMC and LFP pack assembly and 300+ jobs. Read more
🔋 Ford Launches U.S. LFP EV Battery Cell Production
Ford started producing LFP battery cells at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, described as the first U.S. LFP cell production for mainstream EVs, targeting lower costs and supply chain localization. Read more
🔋 FAW Jiefang Completes 15,000 km Sodium-Ion Heavy-Truck Trial
FAW Jiefang and Hina Battery reported a 15,000 km, seven-month trial of a 339 kWh sodium-ion electric tractor, including 90% capacity retention at –40°C, 20–25 minute fast charging, and 8,000+ cycles. Read more
⭕ POLICY & REGULATION
🔋 China’s 2026 NEV Safety Standards Require No-Fire Batteries
China’s GB18384—2025 and GB38031—2025 standards take effect July 1, 2026, requiring physical power-off switches and enhanced battery safety tests covering thermal, structural, and durability performance. Read more
⭕ MINING & BATTERY MATERIALS
🔋 Graphite One Contracts Integrator for Ohio AAM Facility
Graphite One engaged an engineering integration firm to design and optimize equipment for its planned Ohio plant to produce active anode materials for EV batteries. Read more
🔋 PMET Resources MOU with Mitsui, MWCC for On-Site Lithium
PMET Resources signed a non-binding MOU with Mitsui and Microwave Chemical to test microwave calcination at its Québec project, aiming to convert spodumene concentrate into battery-grade lithium carbonate on-site. Read more
🔋 UP Catalyst and Oulun Energia to Produce Graphite in Finland
UP Catalyst and Oulun Energia plan to convert CO2 emissions into battery-grade graphite and carbon nanotubes in Oulu, targeting 20,000 tonnes per year by 2031 using molten salt electrolysis. Read more
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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):
- Operational Excellence & Strategic Initiatives Senior Expert – PowerCo, Spain – View details
- Engineering Technician – Exide Group, Spain – View details
- Executive Assistant to CEO (all genders) – PowerCo, Germany – View details
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- Battery Sorter – Cirba Solutions, United States – View details
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- Process Engineer I – Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America, United States – View details
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