⭕ BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
- 🔋 ProLogium Begins Mass Production of Solid-State Battery – ProLogium says its Gen 3.5 Lithium Ceramic Battery has entered mass production in Taiwan. Third-party tests confirmed 381 Wh/kg and 903 Wh/L for the all-solid-state cell, with plans for broader EV and industrial use. Read more
- 🔋 Asahi Kasei Develops Lithium Pre-Doping for EV Batteries – Asahi Kasei says its new lithium pre-doping method uses lithium carbonate and electrolyte additives to raise energy density in silicon-based anodes, lower costs, and improve cycle life without major production line changes. Read more
- 🔋 Donut Lab Battery Test Shows 409 Wh/kg Energy Density – Independent testing by VTT found Donut Lab’s battery cell reached 409 Wh/kg and 805 Wh/L. The company says it is preparing next-generation cells for industrial-scale production and continues testing with Intertek. Read more
- 🔋 Chery Plans 2026 Hybrid Battery Launch, 2027 Validation – Chery Auto said its solid-liquid hybrid Rhino Battery will enter vehicles in late 2026, with all-solid-state battery validation planned for 2027. The company cited 400 Wh/kg cells alongside manufacturing and safety hurdles. Read more
- 🔋 CATL and Schaeffler Expand Battery Control Partnership – CATL and Schaeffler signed an MoU to co-develop battery management and integrated power systems for European automakers, combining control, distribution and voltage conversion to cut weight and cost and extend range. Read more
- 🔋 Xpeng Iron Reportedly Moves to Semi-Solid Batteries for 2026 – Xpeng Iron is reportedly shifting from an all-solid-state battery plan to semi-solid hybrid cells for its production robot, a move meant to lower supply risk as the company targets mass production by the end of 2026. Read more
- 🔋 Jinyu New Energy Secures Backing for Solid-State Push – Jinyu New Energy completed a strategic financing round with state and local investors, adding support for solid-state battery R&D, industrialization, and closer work with universities and industry partners. Read more
⭕ INDUSTRY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
- 🔋 BYD Makes More Revenue Abroad as China Sales Decline – BYD said overseas revenue surpassed domestic sales in the first half of 2026, reaching 53% of total revenue as China demand weakened. Overseas vehicle sales rose 70.6%, supporting margins despite lower profit. Read more
- 🔋 BYD Reports Lower H1 Profit as Overseas Shipments Surge – BYD said first-half 2026 revenue and profit fell year over year, even as exports jumped 67.8%. The automaker cited foreign exchange pressure and Blade Battery ramp-up constraints, while second-quarter margin improved. Read more
- 🔋 CATL Warns China’s EV Rush Is Raising Battery Failure Risks – At the 2026 World Power Battery Conference, CATL Chairman Robin Zeng said China’s rapid EV rollout and intense price competition are shortening validation cycles and increasing the risk of batch battery failures. Read more
- 🔋 NEO Battery Materials Lands First Direct ROK Army Order – NEO Battery Materials won its first direct military battery order from a Republic of Korea Army division and secured BMS development work for Assetta, along with new drone battery orders from U.S., Japanese and Korean customers. Read more
- 🔋 Xiaomi Auto Signs German Dealer Deals for Europe Launch – Xiaomi Auto said it will enter Germany and other European markets in 2027 and has signed MOUs with eight German dealer groups for sales and after-sales networks. The company is also expanding its Munich R&D base. Read more
- 🔋 Tesla Cybercab Begins Austin Operations, China Debut Set – Tesla says the Cybercab has started operations in Austin, marking a shift from concept to limited robotaxi use. The driverless two-seat vehicle will also appear in Beijing and Shanghai in mid-September. Read more
⭕ MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
- 🔋 Coreshell Wins $50M DOE Award for Silicon-Anode Gigafactory – Coreshell Technologies will use a $50 million DOE award to build a U.S. gigafactory for lithium-ion cells with metallurgical silicon anodes, aiming to reduce graphite dependence, add domestic capacity, and create more than 100 jobs. Read more
- 🔋 AM Batteries Joins DOE-Funded U.S. Battery Manufacturing Project – AM Batteries will help scale a U.S. battery manufacturing project backed by a $50 million DOE award, applying its dry-coating cathode process to cut costs and emissions and support domestic EV and defense cells. Read more
- 🔋 CATL Halts Three Debrecen Plant Sites After Nickel Exposure – CATL has temporarily shut down three production sites at its Debrecen, Hungary battery plant after elevated nickel readings were found in several employees. Authorities are investigating the source of exposure and possible fines. Read more
- 🔋 CATL Hungary Cell Plant Suspended Over Safety Issues – CATL has temporarily halted cell production preparations in Debrecen after regulators cited nickel exposure and safety gaps. The company may only debug equipment until corrective actions and licensing matters are resolved. Read more
- 🔋 Lead Intelligent Launches Integrated Line for Energy Cells – Lead Intelligent says its new integrated assembly line for 500 Ah+ to 1000 Ah+ energy storage cells reduces floor space, cuts handling steps, and improves welding, sealing, and inspection across the full process. Read more
⭕ ENERGY STORAGE & GRID
- 🔋 NeoVolta Power, SK On Plan Up to 18 GWh Battery Supply – NeoVolta Power and SK On outlined a five-year supply and manufacturing agreement that could total 18 GWh, supporting NeoVolta’s Georgia expansion and future U.S. production of LFP battery energy storage systems. Read more
- 🔋 Aukera Secures 460 Million Euro Credit Facility for Energy Assets – Aukera closed a 460 million euro structured credit facility led by EIG to support its European energy infrastructure portfolio, showing continued institutional interest in large-scale energy transition assets. Read more
- 🔋 NOMAD Power Solutions Advances Transportable Battery Storage Project – NOMAD Power Solutions said its DOE-backed Vermont project will move into installation across Green Mountain Power’s service territory, as utilities and data centers seek flexible grid support. Read more
- 🔋 MENA Clean Energy Market Set for Rapid 2026 Growth – BloombergNEF says the MENA clean energy market will expand sharply in 2026, led by record solar additions, faster battery storage growth and steady wind deployment as investment holds up amid energy security concerns. Read more
⭕ MINING & BATTERY MATERIALS
- 🔋 LG Energy Solution Signs 10-Year Lithium Carbonate Deal – LG Energy Solution signed a 10-year agreement with Smackover Lithium for 8,000 metric tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually from Arkansas, strengthening its U.S. LFP supply chain for energy storage systems. Read more
- 🔋 LG Energy Solution Signs U.S. Lithium Offtake Deal – The 10-year Smackover Lithium agreement covers 8,000 metric tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year, supporting a U.S. supply chain for both energy storage and EV batteries. Read more
- 🔋 Vulcan Energy Publishes Study for Ludwig Lithium Project – Vulcan Energy’s pre-feasibility study for Project Ludwig outlines a combined lithium and geothermal site in Germany, targeting 21,100 tonnes of lithium carbonate annually with lower capex than its Lionheart project. Read more
- 🔋 Rock Tech Lithium Closes First Tranche of C$5.2M Raise – Rock Tech Lithium closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement, raising about C$1.9 million so far. A new strategic investor subscribed to more than 60% of the offering, with another tranche expected by Aug. 28, 2026. Read more
⭕ POLICY & REGULATION
- 🔋 China Begins Phasing Out Lithium Battery Tax Exemption – China will tax lithium primary and lithium-ion rechargeable batteries at 2% from September 2026, rising to 4% in 2027, ending a decade-long exemption that could raise EV battery costs and reshape the supply chain. Read more
- 🔋 China Moves to Define and Tax Solid-State EV Batteries – China is setting standards for solid-state EV batteries, defining testing thresholds and updating tax rules, while pilot lines at Sunwoda and EVE Energy advance. Large-scale deployment remains ahead. Read more
- 🔋 China Issues Overseas Competition Rules for Automakers – China issued new overseas competition guidelines for automakers covering pricing, promotions, branding, data handling and localized operations as the industry expands abroad and exports more new energy vehicles. Read more
⭕ BATTERY RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY
- 🔋 Altilium Wins First UK Patent for EV Battery Recycling – Altilium secured its first UK patent for its EcoCathode process, which recovers and regenerates battery-grade cathode materials from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries for reuse in new EV packs and local supply chains. Read more
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💼 Jobs in Europe (all jobs can be atributed to Europe as region):
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