⭕ INDUSTRY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
🔋 EU EV Tariffs Reduce China-Made BEV Import Share, While Sales Rise
EU EV tariffs reduced China-made BEV imports from 22% to 17% of EU sales by early 2026, with SAIC shipments down and BYD’s up. The report also notes rising Chinese investment in European plants and higher battery and PHEV exports. Read more
🔋 Electrovaya, Amazon Sign Warrant Deal for Infinity Battery Technology Rollout
Electrovaya and Amazon agreed to deploy Infinity Battery Technology in Amazon material handling operations. Amazon will receive warrants for 13.88 million shares, vesting on signing and purchase milestones. Read more
🔋 Stryten Energy to Acquire C&D Trojan, Expanding U.S. Storage Footprint
Stryten Energy plans to acquire C&D Trojan in Q3 2026, creating a combined entity with 15 U.S. manufacturing sites and 3,700 employees. The companies cite expanded AGM output and a broader portfolio across lead and lithium storage solutions. Read more
🔋 BYD Names Ex-Hungarian Foreign Minister to Support EU Production Push
BYD appointed former Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto to lead external relations and new business development. The move comes as BYD prepares its Szeged plant for Q4 vehicle assembly to support localized EU production and regulatory needs. Read more
⭕ POLICY & REGULATION
🔋 China to Impose Consumption Tax on Batteries Starting September 2026
China’s finance, customs, and taxation authorities will impose a 2% consumption tax on lithium-ion, lithium primary, nickel-metal hydride, and vanadium flow batteries from September 2026. The rate is set to rise to 4% in 2027, ending an 11-year exemption. Read more
🔋 China Battery Tax Expected to Push Automakers Toward In-House Cell Production
China will reinstate a 2% consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries from September 2026, rising to 4% in 2027. The report says sodium-ion and solid-state cells remain exempt through 2028, and the policy may encourage automakers to expand in-house cell production. Read more
🔋 EU Targets 46% Electrification by 2040 to Reduce Fuel Imports
Europe’s Electrification Action Plan targets 46% EV adoption by 2040 to cut fuel imports and strengthen energy security. Measures include support for vehicle-to-grid, port charging for ferries, and stricter CO2 standards paired with expanded emissions trading. Read more
⭕ MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
🔋 Fraunhofer Starts Phase Two of FFB Battery Facility Expansion in Münster
Fraunhofer’s FFB in Münster held a topping-out ceremony on July 13, 2026 to start phase two of its buildout. The expansion adds 20,000 m2 of gigafactory-scale equipment to the 56,000 m2 open-access battery cell research center to support technology transfer. Read more
🔋 Malaysia to Start Pilot Production of Locally Made EV Batteries
NanoMalaysia subsidiary Gigafactory Malaysia plans to begin pilot production of local EV batteries this month. The RM20 million project uses graphene-enhanced NMC chemistry and targets full megawatt-hour capacity by September 2026. Read more
🔋 Hyundai SK Battery JV Begins Mass Cell Production in Georgia
Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America, a $5 billion SK On and Hyundai Motor Group joint venture, has begun mass producing cells at its Bartow County, Georgia plant. The site now supplies cells to Hyundai’s Savannah EV facility and targets 35 GWh per year. Read more
🔋 CATL and BYD Lead China’s Power Battery Installations in June 2026
China’s domestic power battery installations reached 76.5 GWh in June 2026, up 31.5% year-on-year and 6.4% from May. LFP held an 83.3% share, with CATL at 42.7% and BYD at 18.5%. Read more
🔋 China Power Battery Installations Rise; Exports Increase in H1 2026
China’s power battery installations hit 76.5 GWh in June, up 31.5% year-on-year and 6.4% month-on-month, with LFP at 83.3% share. The report also states exports rose 48.7% to 36.2 GWh, and H1 cumulative installs reached 335.6 GWh. Read more
⭕ BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
🔋 State Award Recognizes BYD, Geely, and Changan Joint Battery and Vehicle Advances
A state award recognized joint work by BYD, Geely, and Changan across battery and vehicle technologies. Reported areas include a fast-charging thermal control system, an intelligent electric chassis, and precision welding for lightweight manufacturing. Read more
🔋 China Solid-State Battery Standard Sets “All-Solid-State” Test Requirements
China’s solid-state battery standard took effect July 1, 2026, requiring 120°C vacuum tests and under 5% liquid content to qualify as “all-solid-state.” Doctex is cited as leading with a gigawatt-scale 350 Wh/kg facility, while others remain at pilot stages. Read more
🔋 Chen Liquan Urges Automakers to Adopt Sodium-Ion Chemistries
At Beijing’s 2026 National Science and Technology Awards, Chen Liquan received the top honor and called on automakers to shift toward sodium-ion batteries. He cited goals including reduced lithium import reliance, stronger supply chains, and increased domestic innovation. Read more
⭕ MINING & BATTERY MATERIALS
🔋 Ontario Funds Rock Tech Lithium Tests Using Crude Tall Oil as Flotation Reagent
Rock Tech Lithium received a $262,500 grant from Ontario’s Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to test crude tall oil, a pulp and paper by-product, as a lithium flotation reagent. Partners include Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper and Queen’s University. Read more
⭕ ENERGY STORAGE & GRID
🔋 BYD Signs 11.275 GWh Storage Deal for Abu Dhabi Round The Clock Solar Project
BYD’s energy storage arm signed an 11.275 GWh agreement with Masdar for Abu Dhabi’s Round The Clock project, described as a gigawatt-scale 24/7 solar-plus-storage installation. BYD will supply Haohan Blade Battery and GC Master EMS. Read more
🔋 Alfen and CATL to Deploy 5 GWh Sodium-Ion Battery Storage Across Europe
Alfen and CATL plan to deploy 5 GWh of sodium-ion battery energy storage across Europe, extending their partnership beyond lithium-ion supply. The companies position the systems for safety, sustainability, and cost-focused storage applications. Read more
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⭕ Latest Job Opportunities
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