LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM) will jointly develop prismatic battery cells for electric vehicles. In addition, LG will acquire GMʼs shares in an Ultium Cells battery factory.
Prismatic Cells and Factory Takeover: GM and LG Team up Read More »
Portuguese energy company Galp has abandoned its Aurora project intended to build a lithium conversion plant, which was launched in 2021.
Galp Cancels Lithium Refinery Plans in Portugal Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will invest 50 million dollars in the Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) consortium for a five-year period to advance sodium-ion batteries.
U.S. Invest 50 Million Dollars in Sodium-Ion Batteries Read More »
The PEM Chair of RWTH Aachen University and TÜV Rheinland have published a free guide on battery testing, exploring various methods for avoiding different hazards.
New Guide Sheds Light on Battery Safety Testing Read More »
In the second half of 2025, BMW Group will start building a center for the recycling of battery cells in Germany for around ten million euros.
BMW to Build a Battery Recycling Center Read More »
SK On will be supplied with up to 15,000 tons of lithium hydroxide by POSCO Pilbara Lithium Solution for at least three years. The agreement can be extended for a further 36 months.
SK On to Purchase Lithium Hydroxide from POSCO-Pilbara Read More »
Australian battery materials manufacturer NOVONIX has signed an agreement with PowerCo SE. The contract covers the supply of a minimum of 32,000 tonnes of synthetic graphite material.
NOVONIX to Supply Synthetic Graphite to PowerCo Read More »
MAN Truck & Bus has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its new battery plant in Germany, with mass production of bus and truck batteries scheduled to begin in April 2025.
MAN Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony for Battery Plant in Nuremberg Read More »
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US with debts of 5.8 billion dollars and only 30 million dollars in cash.
Northvolt Files for Chapter 11 While CEO Resigns Read More »
In Japan, Honda has presented a demonstration line equipped with all necessary manufacturing steps for solid-state batteries. It is set to begin mass production before the end of the decade.
Honda Opens Solid-State Battery Pilot Production Line in Japan Read More »
