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The Fraunhofer Battery Alliance and South Korean partners plan to collaborate more closely on battery technologies, manufacturing processes, and recycling. They signed two memoranda of understanding at Fraunhofer FFB in...

The PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University is developing processes for the scalable production of multilayer battery electrodes as part of the ProMeBa research project. The project began in June...

Mercedes-Benz and ProLogium have signed an agreement to test a new generation of battery cells. The automaker will receive priority access to ProLogium’s so-called Gen4 cells. According to ProLogium, the...

Factorial Energy and Mitsui Kinzoku plan to jointly advance the industrialization of solid-state batteries. The collaboration centers on Factorial’s sulfide-based Solstice platform. Mitsui Kinzoku will contribute its solid sulfide electrolyte...

Panasonic Energy has opened a new research and development site for lithium-ion batteries in Kadoma, Japan. The Energy Innovation Square is designed to bring together development activities ranging from new...

CATL introduced its TECTRANS II commercial vehicle battery platform at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany. The modular system is designed to cover different vehicle classes and drivetrain configurations. CATL...

LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University have investigated ways to improve the stability of lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries. The research focused on gas generation and capacity loss in large-format...

Schaeffler and CATL plan to expand their cooperation on components for electric vehicles. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to that effect. Their plans include jointly developed...

Samsung SDI has outlined its timeline for the commercialization of solid-state batteries. According to the company, mass production is scheduled to begin during the second half of 2027 at its...

Chinese automaker Hongqi says it has tested a newly developed battery designed for ultra-fast charging. According to the company, the battery can charge from 10% to 70% state of charge...

Voltavision has introduced a new test bench for battery cell testing. According to the company, the system combines high testing capacity with a compact footprint and energy-efficient operation. The test...

With the topping-off ceremony on July 13, 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Battery Cell Research and Production (FFB) has entered the next phase of construction for the FFB Fab. This...