⭕ BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
🔋 CATL Unveils Tectrans II Battery for 8C Superfast Charging
CATL introduced the Tectrans II battery for light-duty commercial vehicles, citing 8C charging with 80% in 6m48s and a full charge in under nine minutes. CATL also cited a 10-year/1M km warranty and cold-weather performance. Read more
🔋 Hongqi Debuts 10-70% Ultra-Fast Charging Battery for EVs
Hongqi and CNET announced an ultra-fast charging battery, reporting 10% to 70% SOC in 3m41s and 10% to 97% in 8m3s. The battery uses a 12C peak rate, an optimized anode, proprietary electrolyte, and liquid cooling. Read more
🔋 Dongfeng Unveils 1,500 kW Ultra-High-Power EV Charger System
Dongfeng Motor presented an in-house charging system with 1,500 kW peak power and 96.7% efficiency, with scalable capacity to 2.4 MW. It also introduced a 300 kW kilovolt e-drive unit for EVs. Read more
🔋 BYD Unveils Dual-Electrolyte Solid-State Battery Cathode
BYD filed a patent describing a dual-electrolyte cathode composite intended to improve interface stability in solid-state batteries. The application describes the material design but does not provide performance metrics or vehicle testing results. Read more
🔋 Factorial Energy, SK On Explore Solid-State Batteries
Factorial Energy and SK On signed a non-binding MOU to run feasibility studies on integrating Factorial’s FEST® solid-state cell technology into SK On’s 200 GWh lithium-ion manufacturing network. The stated goal is to support mass production planning. Read more
🔋 Integrals Power Secures £2M for UK LMFP Battery Project
Integrals Power received £2m to supply manganese-rich LMFP cathode material for defense and automotive uses. Over 30 months, it plans to deliver patented LMFP for pouch and 21700/4695 formats and support cell demonstrations and supply chain resilience. Read more
🔋 Highstar Unveils Battery Cell Portfolio for Data Centers
At the 2026 GGII Energy Storage Summit in Nantong, Highstar launched a full-chain cell portfolio for data centers spanning UPS, BBUs, and grid storage. The lineup includes LFP, sodium-ion, and NMC cells. Read more
🔋 Hongqi, Lishen Achieve Sub-4-Minute Ultra-Fast EV Charging
FAW’s Hongqi and Lishen Battery reported test results of 10–70% SOC in 3:41 and 10–97% in 8:03 for an ultra-fast charging cell. The companies cited an anode approach, low-energy electrolyte, carbon coatings, and liquid cooling. Read more
⭕ ENERGY STORAGE & GRID
🔋 AI Data Centers Fuel Demand for Medium-Voltage UPS with BESS
AI-driven data centers are increasing demand for medium-voltage UPS systems paired with lithium-ion BESS, with a projection of reaching 300 GWh by 2030. The report notes LFP as the leading chemistry in stationary storage shipments. Read more
🔋 Envision Energy, Kallista Launch 193MW/386MWh BESS in France
Envision Energy and Kallista Energy announced a 193 MW/386 MWh BESS in France planned to enter commercial operation in spring 2028. The project is described as using locally made LFP cells and providing grid flexibility. Read more
🔋 Veolia to Operate 350MW Microgrid at Major U.S. Data Center
Veolia North America will manage design, construction, commissioning, and operations of a 350MW grid-independent microgrid for a U.S. data center. The system integrates turbines, battery storage, and energy management. Read more
🔋 Sungrow Commissions Nordics’ Largest BESS in Ånge, Sweden
A 70 MW/160 MWh BESS in Ånge, Sweden, developed by Delta Capacity and delivered by Sungrow, has been commissioned. The system is intended to support frequency regulation and energy arbitrage in Nordic conditions. Read more
🔋 CATL Partners with Xiamen to Deploy V2G, Swap Network
CATL and Xiamen Public Transport Group signed an agreement covering V2G, aftermarket services, and a fast battery swap network, using a fleet of 3,300 electric buses. The partnership also references virtual power plants and carbon neutrality goals. Read more
🔋 Hyperscale Data Centers Turn to Onsite Battery Storage
As data centers seek power amid slow grid expansion, Bloom Energy, Fluence, and Nomad Power are cited for deploying onsite fuel cells and battery storage. Nomad’s Voyager series is mentioned as increasing capacity for off-grid power needs. Read more
⭕ INDUSTRY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
🔋 Global Battery Startups Face Strategic Gaps in Value Chain
University of Münster and Fraunhofer FFB researchers mapped 400+ battery startups and found concentration in midstream segments such as advanced materials and cell manufacturing. The analysis indicates fewer ventures in raw materials, recycling, and second-life. Read more
🔋 BYD to Debut First Humanoid Robot in August at Di Space
BYD said it will unveil its first humanoid robot in August at a Di Space center, with interactive demonstrations focused on subtle movement. BYD described plans to develop showroom and household robots. Read more
🔋 BMW’s Woodruff Plant to Start iX5 Battery Production in 2026
BMW’s Woodruff Plant in South Carolina will begin series production of Gen6 high-voltage batteries for the fully electric iX5 in December 2026. BMW cited use of digital twins, VR, and robotics aimed at zero-defect assembly and lower CO2e. Read more
🔋 Q2 2026 EV Sales Jump 35% Amid Global Auto Slump: IEA
The IEA reported electric car sales rose 35% year over year in Q2 2026, while global light-vehicle sales fell 5%. The report notes EV growth across more than 90 markets and projects a 29% share supported by incentives. Read more
🔋 Chinese-Made Cars to Hit 58% of Australia Market by 2035
The AADA forecast Chinese-made vehicles could reach 58% of Australia’s new car market by 2035, up from 35.5% in June. It also reported EV registrations rose 120% in H1 2026, led by BYD and Tesla. Read more
🔋 BYD Files Police Report Against Blogger Over Blade Battery
A blogger reported BYD filed a police report after he posted test data on Blade Battery 2.0 temperatures, citing a discrepancy between cell-surface readings and BMS readings. BYD and Shanghai police have not confirmed, and the account is suspended. Read more
⭕ MINING & BATTERY MATERIALS
🔋 Rock Tech Lithium Secures Spodumene Offtake with Transamine
Rock Tech Lithium signed a binding seven-year offtake agreement with Transamine for up to 100,000 dmtpa of spodumene concentrate from the Georgia Lake project starting in 2028. The deal includes an $80 million prepayment facility and a ramp from 50,000 tonnes. Read more
⭕ BATTERY RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY
🔋 Altilium Secures UK Patent for EcoCathode EV Recycling
Altilium received a UK patent (GB2637908B) for its EcoCathode process, using hydrometallurgy to recover and regenerate high-purity cathode materials from end-of-life lithium-ion cells. The company describes the approach as closed-loop and low-carbon. Read more
🔋 CATL, CBGX Join Forces on Battery Carbon Reduction
CATL signed a strategic agreement with CBGX, Ningde Communications, and Ningbo Yiheng Carbon to develop a unified battery carbon reduction methodology. The parties also referenced green finance and work toward harmonizing China’s emissions standards with global norms. Read more
🔋 PaNaBat Launches Platform for Sustainable Battery Materials
The German-Chilean PaNaBat project launched a networking platform focused on sustainable battery raw materials, including lithium extraction, closed-loop processing, and recycling. The initiative is positioned to support Europe’s circular economy. Read more
⭕ POLICY & REGULATION
🔋 EU Launches €1.5B Loan Scheme for EV Battery Makers
The European Commission opened the Battery Booster Facility, inviting EEA-based proposals by September 30, 2026. The program offers up to €1.5 billion in interest-free loans for first full-scale EV battery cell projects targeting at least 10 GWh of annual capacity. Read more
🔋 Trump Blocks E-Waste Exports to Boost U.S. Mineral Recycling
A U.S. executive order gives the Commerce Department authority to block exports of e-waste containing critical minerals such as lithium and tungsten. The action is framed as support for domestic recycling and supply chain security. Read more
⭕ MANUFACTURING & INVESTMENT
🔋 AfDB Backs Gotion Power Morocco’s LFP Battery Gigafactory With €100+ Million
The African Development Bank approved a €100 million loan and aims to mobilize €141 million for Gotion Power Morocco’s 10 GWh LFP gigafactory in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. The project targets 600 jobs and 70% local integration, with renewable power cited. Read more
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⭕ Latest Job Opportunities
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💼 Jobs in Europe (all jobs can be atributed to Europe as region):
- Commissioning, Automation & Readiness Expert – PowerCo, Spain – View details
- Facility Design & Infrastructure Engineering Expert – PowerCo, Spain – View details
- Application Engineer – AI Data Centers (m/f/x) – Skeleton Technologies, Estonia – View details
- Key Account Manager (f/m/d) – AVILOO Battery Diagnostics, Austria – View details
- Warehouse technician – CATL Debrecen, Hungary – View details
- Quality System Audit Technician – CATL Debrecen, Hungary – View details
- Communications Manager (all genders) Energy Storage – CMBLU Energy, Germany – View details
- Project Engineer — Electrical, Measurement & Control Engineering (m/f/d) – Vulcan Energy Germany, Germany – View details
💼 Jobs in North America (all jobs can be atributed to North America as region):
- Battery Simulation Engineer – Gotion Inc., United States – View details
- Cell Testing Engineer – Gotion Inc., United States – View details
- Quality Engineer – Trojan Battery Company, United States – View details
- Engineering Manager – Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America, United States – View details
- Technician – Blue Current, Inc., United States – View details
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