American Battery Technology Company, an integrated critical battery materials firm, has been approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries that contain the same core chemistries used in electric … [Read more...]
UL Solutions expands battery-powered vehicle testing
UL Solutions is expanding its certification services for battery-powered vehicles to address evolving safety requirements for electric motorcycles, scooters, and industrial vehicles. The initiative reflects growing demand for standardized evaluation … [Read more...]
LC Chem partners to develop sodium-ion battery materials
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation ("Sinopec") and LG Chem have signed a joint development agreement to advance critical materials for sodium-ion batteries. The collaboration will focus on developing cathode and anode materials targeting … [Read more...]
New battery housing design combines aluminum foam and phase change materials
Battery housings in electric vehicles (EVs) must be impact-resistant, absorb crash energy, prevent short circuits, and withstand high temperatures. They also require efficient heat dissipation while protecting cells from excessive cooling. The … [Read more...]
Q&A: How sensing advances are shaping the future of EV battery safety
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is scaling fast, and with it, the complexity of the batteries powering these platforms. Higher energy densities, faster charging, and evolving pack architectures introduce new safety challenges that go beyond … [Read more...]
Researchers develop fluoride-based electrolyte for higher-voltage solid-state EV batteries
Researchers at Yonsei University have developed a fluoride-based solid electrolyte that addresses a key challenge in advancing next-generation electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage batteries: achieving high voltage and energy density without … [Read more...]
Deep-sea nodule refining initiative to strengthen US EV supply chain
Aqua Metals, Inc., a developer of sustainable battery metals recycling and refining technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MOBY Robotics Inc. to evaluate environmentally responsible refining of deep-sea polymetallic … [Read more...]
Advanced solid-state lithium-metal sample cells begin shipping
QuantumScape Corporation, a developer of solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, announced it has begun shipping B1 samples of its QSE-5 cell. The milestone, achieved in the third quarter of 2025, marks one of the company’s primary objectives … [Read more...]
New dry-processed cathode achieves 83% capacity retention over 4,000 cycles
Sakuu, a provider of commercial-scale equipment to the battery and supercapacitor manufacturing industries, has released performance data on the breakthrough cycle life longevity of battery electrodes produced by the Sakuu Kavian Manufacturing … [Read more...]
New NXP chipset embeds EIS for safer, faster EV charging
NXP Semiconductors announced its industry-first Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) battery management chipset with hardware-based nanosecond-level synchronization of all devices. The new system solution is designed to enhance safety, … [Read more...]
Why and how EV makers are racing to get cobalt out of their batteries?
Addressing the reliance on cobalt is a central aspect of the ongoing development of lithium-ion batteries for the electric vehicle (EV) market. The cathode is a key battery component that determines energy density, cost, and safety. Nickel-rich … [Read more...]
Open consortium aims to accelerate global battery gigafactory deployment
Upcell Alliance, a non-profit association focused on advancing the battery manufacturing ecosystem, has announced the launch of TOGETHER, an open consortium designed to accelerate the global deployment of battery gigafactories. The initiative brings … [Read more...]
New lithium-metal battery facility opens in Chicago
Pure Lithium Corp., a vertically integrated lithium-metal battery technology company, has officially opened its new 21,000-square-foot headquarters and pilot production facility in Chicago’s Fulton Market district. The site will support the … [Read more...]
Partnership advances blockchain-based model for EV battery-swapping systems
U Power Limited, a provider of AI-based solutions for advanced energy grids and intelligent transportation systems, has completed its Real-World Assets (RWA) issuance through a partnership with IoTeX, a blockchain platform specializing in … [Read more...]
Dry process enables free-standing electrode film for EV batteries
With X.Cellify DC, Dürr has developed a new kind of dry coating for battery electrodes: a free-standing film of active material that is 100% recyclable until it is laminated onto the collector foil. This significantly reduces active material waste. … [Read more...]
New laser technology developed to enhance EV battery safety and corrosion protection
TRUMPF has developed laser applications that improve adhesive and coating preparation in battery production and enhance corrosion protection for aluminum components used in electric vehicles (EVs). These advancements support safer, longer-lasting … [Read more...]