⭕ BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
🔋 Samsung SDI Solid-State Samples Get Positive Customer Feedback
Samsung SDI said its all-solid-state battery samples received positive feedback from global customers on safety and energy density. The company targets mass production in H2 2027 and is evaluating performance with EV and robot developers. Read more
🔋 CATL Unveils Tectrans II Fast-Charge Battery for Logistics
CATL introduced its Tectrans II battery for light commercial vehicles, reporting 80% charge in 6 min 48 s and full charge in 8 min 56 s, with 8C peak charging. CATL also cited reduced internal resistance, improved low-temperature performance, and a 10-year/1 million km warranty. Read more
🔋 Kiel University Embeds Circuits for Cell Temperature Data via Terminals
Kiel University researchers embedded compact circuits in battery cells so they can send internal temperature data through existing power terminals. The team said the concept can reduce wiring costs by 35% and simplify battery management. Read more
🔋 Chery Patents Sulfide Electrolyte Coating for Solid-State Interfaces
Chery’s powertrain division patented a sulfide electrolyte coating designed to chemically bond and stabilize solid-state battery interfaces. The patent targets lower interfacial resistance and higher-rate charging, ahead of planned 2027 pilot production. Read more
🔋 TaiSan Raises £4.65M for Solid-State Sodium-Ion Batteries
TaiSan raised £4.65 million, co-led by Eos Advisory and Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, alongside Innovate UK’s £700,000 grant. The funding is intended to accelerate commercialization of compact, solid-state sodium-ion batteries for e-mobility and power tools. Read more
🔋 Study Links LLZO Grain Boundaries to Dendrites, Improves Critical Current
MIT and TUM researchers reported that charged grain boundaries in LLZO solid electrolytes can trigger lithium dendrite growth. They optimized processing and reported tripled critical current density, aiming to support safer, faster solid-state batteries. Read more
🔋 CamMotive and Thermulon Join DRIVE35 Battery Safety Project
CamMotive and Thermulon were appointed technology partners in the UK’s £2 million DRIVE35 project to develop AEROMOTIVE thermal protection. The work focuses on an aerogel-based barrier using ultra-thin insulating ATP layers to limit thermal runaway propagation. Read more
🔋 Addionics Introduces Autonomous Architecture for Battery Design
Addionics announced its Autonomous Architecture, which integrates cell layers into a unified 3D electrochemical framework. The company said the approach improves current distribution, thermal management, and material use, with the goal of scalable production. Read more
🔋 Constant Pressure Testing Doubles Li-Ion Pouch-Cell Cycle Life
University of Cambridge researchers used a pneumatic compression system to maintain 12.5 bar pressure on pouch-cell lithium-ion batteries during cycling. The team reported doubled lifespan, with implications for waste reduction and resource demand. Read more
⭕ ENERGY STORAGE & GRID
🔋 Envision Energy and Pulse Clean Energy to Deploy 129 MW/310 MWh BESS in UK
Envision Energy and Pulse Clean Energy plan a 129 MW/310 MWh BESS in Wolverhampton using Envision’s Gen 7 platform and control software. The project is positioned to support grid flexibility, resilience, and renewable integration. Read more
🔋 Jinko ESS and Taliva to Deliver 400 MWh Storage in Eastern Europe
Jinko ESS, a JinkoSolar subsidiary, partnered with Taliva Energy to deliver 400 MWh of utility-scale battery energy storage across multiple projects in Eastern Europe. The deployments target improved renewable integration and grid stability. Read more
🔋 Envision Energy and ju:niz Roll Out 140.6 MWh of BESS in Germany
Envision Energy and ju:niz Energy are rolling out two Gen 8 BESS projects in Germany totaling 140.6 MWh, split between Baindt (88.4 MWh) and Schöningen (52.2 MWh). The systems use inverter controls intended to support grid stability and renewable integration. Read more
🔋 ESS Tech Launches Bridge Modular Sodium-Ion Storage System
ESS Tech introduced Bridge, a modular sodium-ion battery system rated at 1.2 MWh per 10-foot container and stackable to 4.8 MWh. The company states it is air-cooled, rated for –40 °C to 50 °C, and intended for long-life storage applications including grid and data centers. Read more
⭕ INDUSTRY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
🔋 LG Energy Solution and Honda JV Starts ESS Cell Production in Ohio
LG Energy Solution and Honda’s L-H Battery Co. joint venture began mass production of lithium-ion cells for energy storage systems at its Ohio facility. The shift from EV battery output is tied to U.S. regulatory changes and rising ESS demand. Read more
🔋 BESS Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Forecast to Reach $1.3B by 2032
MarketsandMarkets forecast the BESS testing, inspection, and certification market to grow from $0.66 billion in 2026 to $1.30 billion by 2032, an 11.8% CAGR. The report cites stricter safety standards, insurer scrutiny, and Asia Pacific growth as drivers. Read more
🔋 Solar Forecast to Overtake Coal as Top Power Source by 2032
BloombergNEF forecasts solar will surpass coal as the leading electricity source by 2032, despite a temporary dip in installations in 2026. The outlook points to competitive costs, steady growth, and diversified markets. Read more
🔋 European Automakers Face EV Demand and Cost Pressures
A report notes European automakers are managing uneven EV demand while cost pressures rise, with BEV growth occurring alongside hybrids. OEM actions cited include flexible sourcing, tracking raw material pricing, diversifying chemistries, and investing in recycling strategies. Read more
🔋 China Targets 30% New Energy Vehicles by 2030
China’s State Council released its Carbon Peaking Action Plan for 2026–30, targeting NEVs to reach 30% of the fleet by 2030. The plan also targets 25% electrification in commercial transport, supported by expanded low-carbon infrastructure. Read more
🔋 China’s June Vehicle Exports Exceed One Million Units
China’s vehicle exports reached 1.037 million units in June 2026, up 75.1% year-over-year, bringing first-half shipments to 5.096 million. NEVs accounted for over half of June exports, while the report notes risks tied to EU tariffs and subsidy probes. Read more
🔋 Global EV Sales Reach 2 Million in June 2026
Global EV sales hit 2 million units in June 2026, bringing year-to-date deliveries to 9.6 million, up 7% year-over-year. Europe led with 530,000 units, while North America fell and China shifted toward record exports. Read more
🔋 Report Says U.S. Clean Energy Rollbacks Canceled $68.2B in Investments
A report from E2 and BW Research says federal clean energy policy rollbacks have canceled 216 large-scale projects since 2025. It estimates $68.2B in private investment and nearly 470,000 jobs were lost. Read more
🔋 AESC Begins Mass Production of 46120 Cells for BMW Neue Klasse
AESC started mass production of 46120 cylindrical batteries at an automated facility to supply BMW’s Neue Klasse platform. The company cited 106 Ah NMC-graphite-silicon cells, more than 300 Wh/L, 6C fast charging, and 1,000+ cycles. Read more
🔋 Nio to Build Shanghai Battery R&D Base with Pilot Lines
Nio plans to begin construction of a battery R&D hub in Shanghai’s Jiading district in H2, including 31 labs, a cell pilot line, and a pack line. The site will focus on solid-state battery research with CATL and academic partners. Read more
🔋 Dongfeng Targets 50,000 Solid-State Battery EVs by 2027
Dongfeng Motor plans to deploy 50,000 EVs powered by its in-house solid-state batteries by 2027, starting with 100 demo vehicles this year. The company cited 350 Wh/kg cell production and targets small-scale output by 2030 and mass adoption by 2035. Read more
🔋 Tesla Plans to Scale Berlin Battery Cell Output to 18 GWh
Tesla plans to expand battery cell production at its Berlin-Brandenburg site to 18 GWh annually, backed by $350 million. It also announced an August 2026 Battery Cell Giga Challenge with JUNI for paid startup pilots. Read more
⭕ MINING & BATTERY MATERIALS
🔋 Talga Ships First Commercial Talnode-C Graphite Anode Batches to Nyobolt
Talga shipped its first commercial batches of Talnode-C graphite anode material to Nyobolt under a 3,000-tonne offtake agreement, moving beyond trial volumes. Talga said production from the planned Vittangi plant is expected to start pending a 2027 final investment decision. Read more
🔋 Penn State Converts PET Waste into Synthetic Graphite for Li-Ion Anodes
Penn State researchers reported that shredded PET bottles combined with graphene oxide can be thermally converted into synthetic graphite without metal catalysts. The resulting graphite showed larger, more ordered crystallites than natural graphite in the study. Read more
🔋 CATL Partners with CarbonScape to Scale Biographite Output
CATL made a strategic investment in New Zealand’s CarbonScape to scale bio-based graphite production for lithium-ion anodes, taking a board seat as its key industrialization partner. CarbonScape’s process converts forestry by-products into battery-grade graphite, targeting commercial plants in the U.S. and Europe by the end of the decade as a low-carbon alternative to oil-based feedstocks. Read more
🔋 Fraunhofer Study Warns of Metal Supply Gaps by 2045
A Fraunhofer ISI and IZM study for Germany’s Deutsche Rohstoffagentur found demand for 14 critical materials, including iridium, lithium, and graphite, could meet or exceed production by 2045. The report calls for diversified supply chains and recycling. Read more
⭕ BATTERY RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY
🔋 Eni Launches 16 GWh LFP Battery and BESS Gigafactory Project in Brindisi
Eni Storage Systems and FIB’s joint venture in Brindisi launched a 16 GWh LFP battery and BESS gigafactory project. Phase one covers cells, modules, and BESS units, while phase two adds LFP cathode production and battery recycling facilities. Read more
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💼 Jobs in Europe (all jobs can be atributed to Europe as region):
- Application Engineer – AI Data Centers (m/f/x) – Skeleton Technologies, Estonia – View details
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