⭕ INDUSTRY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
- 🔋 EU Scrutiny of China Could Benefit Korean Battery Makers – The EU is weighing stronger “Made in EU” rules while the U.S. presses Ford to reduce reliance on Chinese battery suppliers. Analysts see a better outlook for SK On, LG Energy Solution, and Samsung SDI. Read more
- 🔋 Chinese Batteries Power 40% of Korean EV Sales in August – Chinese-made cells were used in 40.4% of Korean-made EVs sold in South Korea in August, up sharply year over year. Kia models fitted with CATL cells widened the gap with domestic battery suppliers. Read more
- 🔋 EU Seeks Curbs on Chinese Hybrid Vehicle Imports – The EU is seeking voluntary limits on China-made hybrid imports and may raise tariffs if talks fail, after shipments rose and prices fell. The move extends trade pressure past battery electric vehicles. Read more
- 🔋 CATL Signs Cooperation Deal to Boost Battery Output in Egypt – CATL partnered with Egyptian manufacturer BME on local battery pack assembly, covering cell supply, technology licensing, equipment, and training. The project starts at 1 GWh and targets heavy-duty vehicles. Read more
- 🔋 CATL and DHL Expand European Freight Electrification Push – CATL and DHL Group signed an MoU to study green freight corridors in Europe, including EV charging, battery swapping pilots, and corridor-specific logistics models for road freight decarbonization. Read more
- 🔋 FAW and GAC Face Potential State-Led Auto Consolidation – FAW Group is reportedly advancing plans to acquire a stake in GAC Group, prompting a trading halt as China pushes consolidation of state-owned automakers. The deal could reshape capacity and product planning. Read more
- 🔋 Xpeng Plans to Sell More Tech to Foreign Automakers – Xpeng is reportedly looking to widen its technology licensing business past Volkswagen, offering software, hardware, and automated driving systems to more foreign automakers as vehicle margins weaken. Read more
⭕ ENERGY STORAGE & GRID
- 🔋 Gotion Secures 6 GWh Saudi Battery Storage Project Order – Saudi Arabia’s first large-scale battery storage projects are entering construction, with Gotion High-Tech supplying a 6 GWh order across three sites. The systems are designed for desert conditions and solar integration. Read more
- 🔋 HiTHIUM Launches 4 MWh Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Platform – HiTHIUM introduced its ∞Power N4.0MWh sodium-ion storage system, built on the ∞Cell N785Ah battery and rated for 20,000 cycles. Utility-scale deployment is planned to start in 2027. Read more
- 🔋 Sungrow and ERS Energy Reach 1 GWh in Southeast Asia – Sungrow and ERS Energy have passed 1 GWh of energy storage projects in Malaysia and the Philippines, including the MyBeST battery system and a grid-forming project for ACEN supporting reliability and renewables. Read more
- 🔋 Trina Storage and AMP-lify Sign 1 GWh Japan Battery Deal – Trina Storage will supply about 1 GWh of grid-connected storage equipment for AMP-lify’s projects in Japan, using Elementa 3 systems plus local support for site, transport, and grid requirements. Read more
- 🔋 InoBat and Palmer Energy Technology Expand European BESS Plans – InoBat and Palmer Energy Technology signed a collaboration agreement to supply battery energy storage systems in Europe, coordinating market coverage and supply chains and integrating Brill Power’s management technology. Read more
- 🔋 CATL Starts Selling 587 Ah LFP Energy Cell via CATL Mall – CATL is offering its 587 Ah LFP energy storage cell at 435 yuan per kWh, with a five-year warranty and a minimum order of 324 units. The 0.5C cell targets storage systems rather than electric vehicles. Read more
⭕ BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
- 🔋 CATL Launches TECTRANS II for Commercial EV Fleets – CATL unveiled TECTRANS II in Hanover, a modular battery platform for commercial vehicles that supports swapping or fast charging, targets up to 1,000 km of range, and aims to cut OEM development time and costs. Read more
- 🔋 CATL Launches Tectrans II Battery for Commercial Vehicles – CATL presented its Tectrans II commercial vehicle battery in Germany, citing up to 1,000 kilometers of range, 25-minute fast charging, a modular pack design, and lower development costs for trucks and buses. Read more
- 🔋 BYD Plans Vehicle Demo for Solid-State Battery Tech Next Year – BYD says it aims to put a vehicle with solid-state battery technology on the road next year as a technology demonstration rather than a mass-market launch, with cell, equipment, and scaling work still ongoing. Read more
- 🔋 BMZ Poland and EVE Energy Unveil LMFP Battery for Trucks – BMZ Poland and EVE Energy are developing Versora LMFP, a modular battery for heavy-duty EVs promising lower weight, faster charging, and better cold-weather performance. Series production is planned for mid-2028. Read more
- 🔋 Panasonic Energy Opens New Battery R&D Hub in Osaka – Panasonic Energy opened Energy Innovation Square in Osaka as a global battery R&D hub, linking development and prototyping with its Suminoe site to speed next-generation batteries for EVs and data centers. Read more
- 🔋 Scania Adds 720-Km Electric Truck Setup for Long Haul – Scania presented an electric long-haul truck configuration with up to 720 kilometers of range, extra battery packs behind the cab, and MCS charging support to balance payload, charging time, and productivity. Read more
⭕ MINING & BATTERY MATERIALS
- 🔋 Elevated Materials Selected for $50M DOE Funding for Battery Materials Manufacturing – Source material indicates Elevated Materials has been selected for $50 million in U.S. Department of Energy funding to expand domestic advanced battery materials manufacturing. No readable article body was available. Read more
- 🔋 Korean Battery Suppliers Shift Supply Chains Outside China – South Korean battery material makers are building traceable supply chains outside China to meet new U.S. incentive rules. LS-L&F Battery Solution is testing precursors, while peers source nickel and graphite from Indonesia, Africa, and Australia. Read more
- 🔋 EU Urged to Strengthen Critical Raw Material Supply Chains – Transport & Environment says the EU must invest more in critical raw materials, back partnerships, and set up a strong CRM center to steer financing, de-risk projects, and reduce import dependence. Read more
- 🔋 TDK Ventures Backs R3 Lithium to Expand U.S. Supply – TDK Ventures has invested in R3 Lithium to help accelerate domestic lithium carbonate production in the United States, supporting supply chain resilience for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Read more
- 🔋 E3 Lithium and Epsilon CAM Sign Battery-Grade Lithium MOU – E3 Lithium and Epsilon CAM signed a non-binding MOU covering a possible five-year supply deal for up to 5,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate from Alberta’s Clearwater Project for India’s materials buildout. Read more
- 🔋 Fastmarkets Flags Eight Trends in Europe’s Battery Market – Fastmarkets says supply security, regulation, and recycling will shape Europe’s battery raw materials market, with EV, BESS, and cathode investments, lithium prices, sodium-ion interest, and tighter EU rules in focus. Read more
⭕ BATTERY RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY
- 🔋 Porsche Makes First Battery Cells With Recycled Materials – Porsche says a pilot project has produced battery cells using cathode active material made entirely from recycled raw materials, including lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese, as part of a closed-loop supply chain. Read more
- 🔋 Porsche Produces Battery Cells From Recycled Raw Materials – A recycling pilot with cylib allows Porsche to make cathode active material from recovered lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. The cells are being tested under real-world conditions. 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):
- Senior Process Engineer – tozero, Germany – View details
- Battery System Design Engineer ESS / BESS (m/f/d) – Gotion Inc., Germany – View details
- Sales Director (EV) – Gotion Inc., Germany – View details
- Constructor / Designer – EnerSys, Poland – View details
- Key Account Manager IMS – Home Office (Germany) – EnerSys, Germany – View details
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- Associate Director, Module & Pack Rework – Gotion Inc., United States – View details
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