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Solid-state batteries have long been touted as the next big leap for electric vehicles — higher energy density, improved safety, faster charging. But while many manufacturers are still stuck in...

Achim Kampker on frustration, the long game in battery manufacturing – and why Europe needs to act now Achim Kampker is a professor at RWTH Aachen University and chair of...

The Battery Production Days 2026 will put start-ups from the battery production sector in the spotlight. Young companies can apply for the BPD Start-up Challenge from July 1 through August...

What’s actually moving the battery industry — and who’s driving it? Battery Matters, the new quarterly podcast from Battery News and the Volta Foundation, cuts through the noise with sharp...

PEM Motion and RWTH Aachen have jointly published the new “Automotive Battery Market Report” — a data-driven analysis of the European battery market. The report is based on official market...

Manufacturing modern battery cells places stringent demands on the environment in which they are produced. Controlling moisture, particulate matter, and potential emissions is especially critical. While dry rooms have long...

From May 18–21, 2026, Cambridge EnerTech will host the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) Europe in Mainz, Germany — one of the most important global platforms for automotive battery innovation....

Battery-News provides an overview of planned and already implemented projects in the field of active materials for lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The map was first published as part of the “Battery...

Falling battery costs are a key driver of the continued growth of electric mobility. Yet this very trend could undermine the current recycling model. While batteries are becoming cheaper, they...

As public transportation becomes increasingly electrified, the management of traction batteries is taking center stage for transit companies. Berlin’s public transit authority BVG is therefore using digital battery passports from...

Battery recycling has made enormous strides in recent years. Regulations are in place, and capacity is growing. What is often overlooked is that the crucial step happens before the shredder—during...

Battery-News provides an overview of companies in the field of Quality Assurance for lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The underlying data come from official announcements by the respective players and reliable...