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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
    Rapid Response 2026: Updated forecast assumptions amidst the Iran war
    S&P Global Mobility’s fourth Rapid Response of 2026 discusses our latest forecast assumptions -- and the potential for an oil price shock situation before the end of 2026. At time of writing, the April 2026 light-vehicle sales and production forecasts are in development. The figures here reflect our early draft thinking and are subject to some change. The light-vehicle sales and production forecasts will be available to clients in mid-April; the next forecast round for the medium and heavy dut...
    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
    Understanding the software-defined vehicle (SDV) ecosystem
    The S&P Global Mobility SDV Ecosystem Report 2025 provides a comprehensive, end‑to‑end view of the global automotive software supply chain. The report is built around the S&P Global Mobility SDV Ecosystem Forecast that provides a complete mapping of the automotive software stack—from Cloud to Hypervisor—across all OEMs, brands, and nameplates. It reveals in‑house vs. outsourced development, supplier market share, and evolving OEM strategies tied to electrification, autonomy, and next...
    DRAM Chip Shortage - The next Crisis ahead?
    As automotive DRAM demand accelerates with the rise of software-defined vehicles, AI cockpits, and advanced ADAS, supply constraints are emerging as the next major industry risk. This report examines the origins of the shortage, the industry’s exposure, and why there is no clear or near-term resolution in sight.
    Amalgamations Group
    Amalgamations Group manufactures diesel engines, agricultural machinery, and various industrial components. The company offers generating sets, engine parts, polypropylene batteries, pistons, clutch assembly systems, engine bearings, industrial cutting to
    Aptiv
    Aptiv PLC, an industrial technology company, provides hardware and software solutions to support automotive and other industries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and South America. It operates through three segments: Advanced Safety and User Experience, Engineered Components, and Electrical Distribution Systems. The company offers active safety, user experience and smart vehicle compute, and software products for vehicle safety and security, including intellig...
    BYD
    BYD Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in automobiles and batteries business in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Mobile Handset Components, Assembly Service and Other Products; and Automobiles and Related Products and Other Products. The Mobile Handset Components, Assembly Service and Other Products segment manufactures and sells mobile handset components, such as housings and electronic components...
    Minth Group
    Minth Group Limited, an investment holding company, designs, develops, manufactures, processes, and sells automobile body parts and moulds of passenger cars. The company manufactures, develops, and sells motor systems for electric vehicles, as well as metal molds, automobile body parts manufacturing equipment, automation machines, software, production lines, and automobile drives; and offers bookkeeping services. It also engages in the import and export trading, wholesale of packaging materials,...
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Global
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. manufactures and sells heavy machinery worldwide. It operates through four segments: Energy Systems; Plants & Infrastructure Systems; Logistics, Thermal & Drive Systems; and Aircraft, Defense & Space segments. The company offers thermal, renewable energy, nuclear power generation, engine power plants, and oil and gas production plants, as well as distributed power for total energy solutions and fuel cells; civil aircrafts and aeroengines, aviation equipment, and...
    NEC Corporation
    NEC Corporation provides information technology services and social infrastructure in Japan and internationally. The company offers systems integration services, including system construction and consulting, maintenance support, and outsourcing, as well as cloud, system equipment, software services. It also provides core network equipment, mobile phone base stations, optical transmission systems, and marine systems, as well as software and services for telecommunications carriers. In addition, t...
    Nemak
    Nemak, S. A. B. de C. V., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells aluminum components for e-mobility, structure and chassis, and ICE powertrain applications to the automotive industry in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company provides ICE powertrain components, such as cylinder heads, engine blocks, oil pans, and transmission cases; and vehicle structures and chassis products, including lift gates, longitudinal members, support brackets, A-pillars, crad...
    Sebang Global Battery
    Sebang Global Battery Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells lead acid batteries in South Korea and internationally. It offers automotive batteries; industrial batteries; motive batteries for use in golf carts and electric vehicles; and electric forklift batteries. The company sells its products through domestic sales channels, including agencies, direct sales, and institutional delivery; and direct and local exports. The company was formerly known as Global Battery Co...
    SGL Carbon SE
    SGL Carbon SE, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells special graphite, carbon fiber, and composite products in Germany, rest of Europe, the United States, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Graphite Solutions, Process Technology, Carbon Fibers, and Composite Solutions. It offers products for automotive industries, including body and main part powertrains, motor blocks, and brake systems; carbon-ceramic brake discs; friction mate...
    SK Innovation
    SK Innovation Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, production, and sale of petroleum, natural gas, petrochemical, lubricants, and base oil products. It operates in six segments: Petroleum and Petrochemicals, Lubricants, Battery and LiBS , E&P, E&S and Others. The company is also involved in insurance, power, district energy, renewable, city gas, LNG, manufacturing, trading, and oil exploration businesses; storage and sale of petroleum products; manufacturing of ...
    Toyota Industries - Global headquarters
    Toyota Industries Corporation manufactures and sells textile machinery, materials handling equipment, automobiles, and automobile parts in Japan, the United States, and internationally. It operates through the Automobile, Materials Handling, and Textile Machinery segments. The company provides internal combustion telematics, lift truck training, and end-to-end warehouse solutions, as well as electric lift trucks comprising reach trucks, pallet jacks, pallet stackers, sit-down and stand-up counte...
    Swapp Design
    Swapp Design Private Limited. develops and provides autonomous battery-swapping technology and modular charging station networks for electric vehicles. The company offers autonomous battery-swapping solutions that enable a full recharge in under five minutes by replacing depleted battery modules with pre-charged ones. Its modular swapp station network serves all electric vehicles on its platform and is designed to maximize infrastructure utilization. Additional offerings include in-vehicle charg...
    Gujarat Fluorochemicals subsidiary GFCL EV secures $80 million from global marquee investor
    Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd.'s subsidiary GFCL EV, an integrated battery materials company, has raised approximately $80 million from a global marquee investor, according to an exchange filing. This fundraising follows an earlier $50 million raise from the International Finance Corp. (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, bringing the total capital raised to $130 million. The combined funds will be deployed to drive high-value manufacturing, create employment opportunities, and strengthen t...
    SBTL Advanced Materials to build smart battery pouch film plant in Daejeon, South Korea
    SBTL Advanced Materials plans to establish a production base for battery pouch films in Daejeon to expand capacity and enhance supply chain resilience significantly. The company said March 30 that it has signed an investment agreement with the city of Daejeon to build a plant in the Pyeongchon Industrial Complex, with construction targeted to begin in the second half of 2026. The new facility will span about 30,000 pyeong and will be built as a smart factory incorporating automation and remot...
    Fraunhofer IPA puts cell-to-pack battery recycling project in implementation phase
    At the end of March, the research project Difference entered its implementation phase, aiming to improve the recycling rate for battery systems in which battery cells are no longer housed in modules but are integrated directly into the battery pack. Fraunhofer IPA is contributing its expertise on robot-based disassembly and is also the consortium leader. The market ramp-up of electromobility is closely linked to the further development of battery systems. Cell-to-pack (C2P) architectures, in ...
    CATL partners with logistics company STO Express to promote fleet electrification
    The world's largest battery manufacturer, CATL, and Chinese logistics company STO Express have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ningde, Fujian province, where CATL is headquartered, to promote fleet electrification. According to an announcement April 3, the partnership will focus on green logistics, vehicle electrification, charging and battery swap facility networks and full life-cycle battery management, with the aim of addressing high fuel costs in mainline logistics transportat...
    LG Energy Solution joins SDVerse marketplace with battery software for software-defined vehicles
    LG Energy Solution announced that it has joined SDVerse, becoming the first battery company to enter the business-to-business (B2B) automotive software marketplace. The move reflects the company's expansion beyond battery manufacturing into software and services for next-generation vehicles. SDVerse, co-founded in 2024 by General Motors, Magna and Wipro, is described as the automotive industry's first B2B marketplace for automotive software, where sellers list software solution...
    Advanced Microgrid Solutions
    Advanced Microgrid Solutions, Inc. designs, installs, and manages advanced energy storage systems and batteries for commercial, industrial, and government building owners. The company designs and builds utility-scale energy storage projects using technology, advanced data analytics, and engineering partners. It uses advanced energy storage, load control technologies, and data analytics to design, build, and operate customized fleets of energy storage for large commercial and industrial users and...
    Anthro Energy
    Anthro Energy, Inc. develops and manufactures advanced battery technologies and electrolyte solutions for next-generation batteries. The company provides advanced electrolyte solutions and battery cell products for device manufacturers and battery cell manufacturers. Its offerings include a polymer electrolyte platform, Anthro Proteus, that enables the production of solid and semi-solid state batteries compatible with various chemistries, shapes, and sizes. The company supplies high silicon cont...
    Catalyze Holdings
    Catalyze Holdings, LLC develops, builds, owns, and operates solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging systems for commercial and industrial real estates. The company offers SolarStrap, a roof attachment system that helps in mounting technology for PV system on flat roofs. It provides solar and storage development services, integrated models, solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. It also designs and develops a reenergyze, a platform that automates ...
    CTNS
    CTNS Co., Ltd. is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and management of batteries and related solutions for applications such as robotics, low speed vehicles, micro mobility, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles. The company provides products and solutions that include battery systems for robotics, low speed vehicles, micro mobility, energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and advanced air mobility. It is involved in the development, manufacturing, monitoring, management, re-u...
    Jujiang Power Technology
    Jujiang Power Technology is a company that specializes in the manufacturing of lead-acid starter batteries. They have a team of more than 100 employees, with the majority holding college degrees or above. The company has advanced production and testing equipment, and they have developed and manufactured a wide range of automotive batteries. Their products have received various certifications and are popular in both domestic and foreign markets. Jujiang Power Technology is known for their high-qu...
    Liyang Iopsilion Battery Material Technology
    Liyang Iopsilion Battery Material Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the research and development, production, and sales of nano silicon carbon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries in industries. The company is based in Changzhou, China.
    Neusoft Reach Automotive Technology
    Neusoft Reach Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. manufactures automotive electronics parts and accessories using artificial intelligence technology. It offers NeuSAR, an automotive basic software system that includes aCore, a software for computing requirements, such as autonomous driving; cCore, a software aiming at the development scenarios of automotive products that have real-time requirements, including traditional control systems; aCore Configurator for configuration, code generati...
    Nexus Power
    Felis Leo Ventures Private Limited manufactures biodegradable batteries designed to power electric vehicles. The company's batteries utilize sustainable materials that could be turned into manure after the life cycle is complete to formulate the composition of the battery, enabling people to use eco-friendly and sustainable batteries. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Bhubaneswar, India.
    Offgrid Energy Labs
    Offgrid Energy Labs Private Limited develops and commercializes zinc-bromine battery technology for long-duration energy storage. The company offers zincgelar, a zinc-bromine battery solution designed to replace diesel generators and peaker plants, and to supply power to islands and remote regions. It conducts research and development, manages patents, and undertakes pilot projects to advance its battery technology from concept to deployment. The company collaborates with partners in the energy,...
    Reinvent Agrochain
    Reinvent Agrochain Private Limited operates as an electric vehicle supply chain as a service platform. It provides supply chain solutions including first-mile procurement, last-mile delivery, temperature-controlled refrigerated delivery, forward and reverse logistics, and agricultural supply chain electrification. The company was incorporated in 2022 and is based in New Delhi, India.
    Scio Technology
    SCIO Technology GmbH develops and manufactures customer-specific battery systems in series. It offers battery systems for automotive, micro mobility, public transport, aeronautics, intra logistics, nautics, e-bike, light electric mobility, and heavy duty vehicles; battery modules; and power distribution unit. The company also offers decentralized and central storage systems. It serves automotive and renewable energy industry. SCIO Technology GmbH was founded in 2017 and is based in Aschaffenburg...
    Solithor
    Solithor develops and manufactures solid-state lithium battery technology. The company produces rechargeable all-solid-state lithium battery products, focusing on lithium metal solid-state batteries, including pouch cell prototypes such as 3Ah and 10Ah battery cells. Its battery systems are compatible with existing commercial cathode components and can be integrated into current lithium-ion battery production lines. The company provides research and development services related to solid-state el...
    Swap Energi Indonesia
    Swap Energi Indonesia operates battery swapping stations and provides charging infrastructure for electric motorcycles. The company provides automated battery swapping stations for electric motorcycles, distributed across cities and located in partnership with gas stations, multi-chain stores, and convenience stores. It offers a mobile application for riders that enables navigation through the swap ecosystem, provides real-time information on battery availability and condition, and includes feat...
    V-Flow Tech
    V-Flow Tech Pte Ltd. develops and manufactures vanadium redox flow batteries for energy storage applications. The company manufactures and supplies modular vanadium redox flow batteries, including the 30kWh and 100kWh PowerCube, designed for long-duration energy storage and addressing issues such as performance degradation, thermal runaway, and product reliability. It develops hybrid battery systems through joint ventures and offers solutions that can be customized for industrial-scale projects ...
    Yinlong New Energy
    Zhuhai Yinlong New Energy Ltd manufactures lithium-ion batteries. The company also manufactures lithium battery operated buses. The company was formerly known as Zhuhai Yintong New Energy Co., Ltd. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Zhuhai, China.
    Zhongneng Lithium Battery Technology Taizhou
    Zhongneng Lithium Battery Technology Taizhou Co., Ltd. provides customized solutions and products for power lithium batteries, energy storage lithium batteries and lithium battery powered systems. It is based in China.
    PeakAmp and Chargeup partner to create data-driven life-cycle management for EV batteries in India
    PeakAmp has announced a partnership with Chargeup to jointly manage the life cycle of electric vehicle battery packs in India by combining Chargeup's battery data platform with PeakAmp's end-of-life management capabilities. Announced on March 23 from Gurugram, India, the partnership is described as a step toward building a more structured supply chain for used EV batteries in the country. Under the arrangement, PeakAmp will act as a technical partner to Chargeup, overseeing the procurement, t...
    Jaguar Land Rover, Chery revive Freelander as independent EV brand in mainland China
    The joint venture between Chery Automobile and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced the revival of the Freelander brand, unveiling an aggressive product road map aimed at mainland China's luxury electric vehicle market. At an event in Shanghai on March 31, Freelander was elevated to an independent brand that will roll out six EV models over the next five years, averaging one new vehicle every six months, with the first model slated to debut in mainland China in the second half of 2026. To suppor...
    BMW plans to relocate recycling center to Wackersdorf site in Germany
    BMW is relocating its Recycling and Dismantling Center (RDC) from Unterschleißheim to the company's Wackersdorf site, both in Bavaria, Germany, where it will significantly expand the facility into a technologically advanced competence center for circularity. Commissioning of the new site is scheduled for early 2029. “Our new competence center in Wackersdorf will be a core component of our circular value chain and will help make the mobility of the future more&...
    CAM Jam: The Cathode Race
    Today's episode of Autology dives deep into the pivotal role of cathode active materials (CAM) in shaping the future of global battery manufacturing and electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The speakers break down why CAM is the most expensive and performance-critical component in EV batteries, how it influences cost, energy density, and cycle life, and what this means for automakers and consumers worldwide. Key highlights include: CAM Overview: CAM, comprising materials like lithium, n...
    Connected Energy
    Connected Energy Ltd. develops E-STOR which converts car batteries into energy storage systems. It uses recycled electric vehicle batteries to allow businesses to store excess energy which can be used later. The company offers software and services that provide load management services to maximize the potential for efficiencies and savings. It offers its technology to various sectors, such as healthcare, education, industrial, retail and commercial, water and waste, local authorities, and electr...
    Coreshell Technologies
    Coreshell Technologies, Inc. develops a nanolayer coating technology for rechargeable batteries. The company’s technology coats the electrodes to protect against chemical reactions that lead to reduced battery capacity. It also offers commercial-scale 60 Ah battery cells made using an anode with metallurgical silicon. The company has applications in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy markets. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Leandro, Californi...
    EMO Energy
    EMO Energy LLP designs, develops, and manufactures battery-powered solutions for high energy and high power mobility applications. The company provides products such as Zen Rig, which includes engineered components and systems designed to withstand rigorous environmental conditions. Its batteries feature internal cell modules with a patented 6d suspension system for impact and load isolation, cell fusing technology for protection against short circuits, and ultrasonically bonded wires for curren...
    Granode Materials
    Granode Materials AB develops and manufactures graphene-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. It offers 2Dx Masterbatch for polycarbonate compounding; and 2Dx Powder and 2Dx Suspension that enables lightweight redesigns, increase mechanical strengths, and improve thermal and electrical conductivity. The company’s product application areas include polymers and special chemistry. Granode Materials AB was formerly known as 2D fab AB and changed its name to Granode Materials AB in Decem...
    Group14 Technologies
    Group14 Technologies, Inc. manufactures and supplies silicon-carbon technology and composite materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company's products include SCC55, a micronized silicon-carbon powder for lithium-ion-based storage. It serves the electric vehicle, medical devices, consumer electronics, and aerospace industries. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Woodinville, Washington with additional locations in Seattle and Moses Lake, Washington and Spreetal, Germany.
    Popwheels
    Popwheels, Inc. operates a battery swapping network for e-bikes and e-scooters, providing public battery-swapping stations and fire-safe charging infrastructure. The company offers a battery-as-a-service model, enabling riders to check out and swap UL-certified batteries from public stations throughout the city. It operates a network of outdoor battery swapping cabinets equipped with proprietary fire suppression systems, and provides access to batteries on demand via an app or SMS. All batteries...
    Primus Power
    Primus Power Corporation designs, produces, manufactures, and sells electrical energy storage systems. It offers EnergyPod 2, an energy storage system for peak shaving, bulk energy shifting, renewables integration, grid support, and islanding or black starting. The company serves commercial and industrial, data center, microgrid, and utility customers worldwide. Primus Power Corporation was Founded in 2009 and is based in Hayward, California with additional locations in New York, New York; Bryan...
    Sicona Battery Technologies
    Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd develops battery materials technology used in the anodes (negative electrodes) of lithium-ion batteries that enable electric-mobility and storage of renewable energy. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Alexandria, Australia.
    STM
    STM Co. LTD manufactures cathode material for the secondary battery industry that offers semi-permanent rechargeable solutions. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Ulsan, South Korea. STM Co. LTD operates as a subsidiary of Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.
    Unigrid
    UNIGRID Inc. designs and manufactures sodium-ion battery to power both emerging energy storage and electric mobility applications, including energy storage and e-mobility applications. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and utility space energy storage sectors. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in San Diego, California.
    Cosmo Advanced Materials & Technology forms strategic alliance with Battery Solution for next-generation cathode materials
    Cosmo Advanced Materials & Technology (Cosmo AM&T) has formed a strategic technology alliance with Battery Solution to target the next-generation cathode materials market. Cosmo AM&T said that it signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement for next-generation cathode material development and commercialization with Battery Solution at its Chungju, South Korea, headquarters in March. The agreement is described as a move to secure leadership in next-generation materials amid the ra...
    Posco International launches CVC fund to build global heavy rare earth supply chain
    Posco International is developing a global supply chain for heavy rare earth elements used in electric vehicle traction motors and has launched its first Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund in partnership with Posco Investment. The fund totals 25 billion won (approximately $16.6 million), and its first strategic move is an investment of 8 billion won in a domestic specialist in rare earth separation and refining. This fund is intended to function as a strategic investment platform for techno...
    Nissan recalls new LEAF in Japan over high-voltage battery safety risk
    On March 27, Nissan issued a recall in Japan for the new LEAF due to a high-voltage battery issue. In a statement, the automaker said the recall was due to improperly manufactured electrode plates used in the battery cells, which could cause fragments to adhere to the modules. If the battery is repeatedly charged, it can short-circuit, triggering a malfunction warning or, in the worst-case scenario, overheating or even catching fire. Only one fire has been reported, involv...
    Basquevolt
    Basquevolt SA develops and manufactures of solid-state batteries. It develops battery cells to enable the mass deployment of electric transport and stationary energy storage, including hybridization with hydrogen-gas systems and advanced portable devices. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Basquevolt SA operates as a subsidiary of Enagás, S.A.
    Matter
    Matter Motor Works Pvt. Ltd. designs and manufactures motorcycles and home inverters powered by lithium-ion batteries. The company provides executive motorcycles with manual transmissions designed for rider comfort and contemporary use. It offers the Smart Home Dock Inverter, which draws power from lithium-ion batteries and is developed in-house for energy efficiency and utility. The company has upcoming launches in its product lineup and provides opportunities for partners interested in electri...
    NanoGraf
    NanoGraf Corporation engages in the development and commercialization of Si-based anode for the energy storage market. It offers silicon-graphene electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company's materials, enables power industries to produce lithium-ion batteries using chemistry-based manufacturing process. NanoGraf Corporation was formerly known as SiNode Systems, Inc. and changed its name to NanoGraf Corporation in December 2018. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered...
    Phoenix Tailings
    Phoenix Tailings, Inc. operates as a mining and metals production company. The company offers services for processing mining tailings to produce final metals and alloys, enabling a domestic supply chain for critical materials. The company was formerly known as MVM Industrial, Inc. Phoenix Tailings, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts with additional offices in Burlington, Massachusetts and Exeter, New Hampshire.
    Ronbay Technology
    Ronbay Technology (Ningbo Ronbay Lithium Battery Material Co., Ltd.) (‘Ronbay Technology Battery’ for short) is a high tech new energy material enterprise and a transnational group corporate for professional research and business of positive electrode material of lithium battery, controlled by Beijing Ronbay Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. Reconstructed and established in September 2014, the corporate was built by two teams from China and South Korea both with successful entrepreneurial experi...
    South 8 Technologies
    South 8 Technologies, Inc. develops liquefied gas electrolyte batteries for secondary lithium and electrochemical capacitors. The company's batteries permit a substantial increase in energy density and performance at record low temperatures while maintaining power characteristics. It serves the transportation, micromobility, stationary storage, fleet vehicles, passenger vehicles, high-atmosphere, aerospace, industrial, and military industries. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in...
    TWAICE Technologies
    TWAICE Technologies GmbH develops battery analytics and simulation software for monitoring, managing, and optimizing battery systems. The company provides battery analytics software and digital solutions for monitoring, managing, and optimizing the performance, health, and lifetime of lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. Its offerings include cloud-based platforms and dashboards for analyzing battery data, generating insights into battery state of health, and forecasting remaining u...
    Seat & Cupra starts battery system series production at Martorell for electric urban models
    Seat & Cupra has begun series production of battery systems at its Martorell, Spain, plant, marking the final step before the series production of the Cupra Raval, which is described as the first model of the Brand Group Core's Electric Urban Car Family and is scheduled to hit the streets this summer. The same battery systems will also power the Volkswagen (VW) ID. Polo, the other electric model to be manufactured at this facility. According to Markus Haupt, CEO of Seat & Cupra, this ...
    Hyundai Motor Group and SK On name US battery JV Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America
    Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have officially named their US battery joint venture Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America, abbreviated as HSBMA. The announcement was made in a LinkedIn post by Hyundai-SK America Green Power Energy, which had been the JV's provisional name, stating that the finalized name is HSBMA. The JV, unveiled April 25, 2023, is owned equally by Hyundai Motor Group and SK On, with each holding a 50% stake. The facility in Bartow County, Georgia, is more than 90% co...
    General Motors extends Factory ZERO EV plant shutdown amid weaker demand and layoffs
    General Motors (GM) is idling its Detroit electric vehicle plant, known as Factory ZERO, until April 13, extending downtime that began on March 16. A GM spokesperson said Factory ZERO will temporarily adjust production to align EV production with market demand, and the temporary layoff affects 1,300 workers. The plant produces vehicles, including the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Hummer EV, and has experienced choppy production over the last year as GM confronts waning demand for battery-powered...
    Kia commences production of all-electric EV2 in Europe
    South Korean carmaker Kia has begun production of the EV2, its second fully electric vehicle to be assembled in Europe, marking another step in Kia's electrification strategy for the region. The B-segment sport utility vehicle is being assembled at Kia Slovakia following a modernization program on the production lines that was completed in 2025. Soohang Chang, president and CEO at Kia Europe, said the start of production for the EV2 continues to verify the company's technical cap...
    BYD secures a new 2.6-GWh energy storage order in Chile
    BYD has obtained a new order to supply energy storage systems (ESS) for a clean energy project in Chile, representing further progress for its expanding energy storage business. The Chinese new-energy vehicle (NEV) and battery-maker partnered with Spanish renewable energy firm Grenergy to secure the new 2.6 gigawatt-hours overseas order, according to a statement on March 27. BYD will provide 468 of its MC Cube-T energy storage systems to the Central Oasis solar-plus-storage project ...
    Adoption of semisolid batteries expand to light trucks in mainland China
    The adoption of semisolid-state batteries in mainland China is extending from passenger cars to commercial vehicles, specifically the light truck sector, thanks to CALB's newly launched solid-liquid hybrid battery, which powers Chery Automobile's light trucks. The development is described as one of the first large-scale applications of semisolid-state battery technology in light commercial vehicles (LCVs), broadening its commercial use. According to the report, CALB's semisolid...
    Posco Future M partners with Kumho Petrochemical and BEI for anode-free lithium batteries
    Posco Holdings Inc. recently announced that its battery materials subsidiary, Posco Future M, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kumho Petrochemical and BEI to develop next-generation anode-free lithium metal batteries. This collaboration focuses on a battery architecture that eliminates the traditional graphite anode, depositing lithium directly onto the current collector during charging. This design increases the usable space within the cell, potentially offering 30% to 50% highe...
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    Battery recycling startup Tozero launches industrial demonstration plant in Germany
    Tozero, a leading battery recycling startup in Germany, has launched its first industrial demonstration plant, which is capable of recycling end-of-life batteries into domestic supplies of lithium, graphite and a nickel-cobalt mix at scale in Germany for the first time, the company announced March 27. The newly opened facility, which is located in Bavaria at Chemical Park Gendorf, was established in a record six months and can process more than 1,500 metric tons of battery waste per year. The...
    Exponent Energy
    Exponent Energy Private Limited operates as an energy company that develops and provides electric vehicle charging infrastructure and battery systems. The company offers electric vehicle charging solutions through a network of rapid charging stations, manufactures chargers, batteries, and related components, and provides a proprietary battery pack called the epack managed by its battery management system. It operates a subscription-based charging service with options for package cancellation and...
    Factorial Energy
    Factorial Inc. was formerly known as Lionano SE Inc. and changed its name to Factorial Inc. in August 2019. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts.
    Lilac Solutions
    Lilac Solutions, Inc. operates as a technology provider focused on ion exchange solutions for lithium extraction and production. The company provides ion exchange solutions for extracting lithium from sources such as brine resources, and develops patented IX materials, equipment configurations, and flowsheets to enhance lithium production efficiency. It offers project design, engineering, and partnership services to support customers throughout lithium extraction projects and operates manufactur...
    Lohum Cleantech
    Lohum Cleantech Private Limited operates as an integrated business engaged in lithium-ion battery recycling, repurposing, manufacturing, and raw material refining. The company provides customized lithium-ion battery packs for e-mobility and stationary energy storage applications, including those for high-temperature and high-vibration environments. It offers end-to-end battery lifecycle management services, such as battery testing, dismantling, reassembly, repurposing, and recycling using propri...
    Mangrove Lithium
    Mangrove Water Technologies Ltd. engages in the production of lithium hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, and desalinated water for re-use. Its technology converts a customer’s waste brines on-site and on-demand to chemicals and desalinated water for on-site utilization. The company develops a modular platform to produce lithium hydroxide from compounds, such as lithium sulfate and lithium chloride. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Delta, Canada.
    Northvolt
    Northvolt AB manufactures batteries including lithium-ion batteries for renewable energy and transport sector. The company offers solutions such as, cells, custom cells, battery systems, and data. It customizes batteries according to foundry, chemistry, and form factor requirements. The company serves automotive, grid, industrial, portable and micromobility, and disruptors markets. Northvolt AB was formerly known as SGF Energy AB and changed its name to Northvolt AB in March 2017. Northvolt AB w...
    OUR NEXT ENERGY
    Our Next Energy Inc. develops and manufactures energy storage technology for vehicles, renewables, and the grid. The company offers Aries LFP, a durable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack for use in trucks, boats, and more; Aries II, a LFP pack for passenger vehicles; and Gemini, a battery with dual-chemistry architecture that contains two cells using two different battery chemistries. Additionally, the company offers Aries Grid, an energy storage system for factories, data centers, and communiti...
    Redwood Materials
    Redwood Materials, Inc. recycles batteries, refines critical minerals, and remanufactures battery materials for use in new battery production. The company provides battery recycling services, including the collection and recycling of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer devices. It refines and recovers critical minerals and metals from end-of-life batteries and remanufactures battery materials, such as anode copper foil and cathode active materials. The company supplies reco...
    Sila Nanotechnologies
    SigmaSense, LLC manufactures digital sensing technologies to solve the noise immunity and tuning challenges of touch sensors for consumer devices, large format interactive displays, and custom sensing applications. It offers SigmaScribe a digital writing appliance; Sigma-delta Architecture is a digital architecture for capacitive imaging technologies; and SigmaTouch Controller offers capacitive imaging to concurrently transmit and receive for self-capacitance, mutual capacitance, and pen from a ...
    Samsung SDI partners with L&F for North American energy storage expansion
    Samsung SDI Co. has entered into a purchase agreement with L&F Co., a South Korean battery material supplier, to bolster its North American energy storage system (ESS) business. The deal, signed on Monday, involves Samsung SDI receiving 1.6 trillion won ($1.06 billion) in cathode materials used in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from L&F over three years starting in 2027, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional three years.  These materials will be utilize...
    Volkswagen Group subsidiary PowerCo appoints René Reif as new COO
    Volkswagen (VW) Group’s subsidiary PowerCo SE has appointed René Reif as its new COO and member of the executive board with effect from April 1, the company announced March 25. This decision was approved by the supervisory board of PowerCo, VW said in a note, adding that Reif has been working for PowerCo since 2025 and was most recently responsible for the construction of the St. Thomas gigafactory in Canada. Previously, Reif worked for Daimler AG for over 30 years in mul...
    Keysight Technologies starts manufacturing in India
    Keysight Technologies has commenced manufacturing in India, marking a significant shift from a research and development hub to a high-precision manufacturing base with direct implications for sectors such as semiconductors, telecom, and automotive electronics. The US-based company has begun production at its Chennai facility, positioning it as the first test and measurement company to manufacture hardware products within India, catering both to domestic needs and global markets. According to ...
    CLEPA survey shows automotive suppliers face higher profitability challenges in 2026
    Nearly one in four automotive suppliers in Europe expects to report losses in 2026, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) reported in its Spring 2026 Pulse Check survey. According to the survey, 76% of automotive suppliers anticipate profitability below the sustainable level of 5%, a slight decline from the 70% noted in the previous survey in autumn 2025. Additionally, the percentage of suppliers expecting negative profitability has risen to 24%, up from 15%.  To manag...
    AquaLith Advanced Materials
    AquaLith Advanced Materials, Inc. develops and produces advanced lithium-ion battery materials. The company offers ultra-high energy cathodes, novel silicon anodes, and non-flammable aqueous electrolytes, along with technologies that increase energy density, reduce charging time, lower production costs, and enable efficient operation at low temperatures. It provides sample products for energy storage applications in consumer electronics and electric vehicles, and holds an exclusive license to a ...
    Minimines Cleantech Solutions
    Minimines Cleantech Solutions Private Limited operates as clean tech company to offer sustainable recycling. It provides lithium-ion battery recycling and a carbon-neutral recycling or extraction process. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Bengaluru, India.
    NanoCamp
    NanoCamp Inc. develops and manufactures battery materials. The company specializes in oxysulfide solid electrolytes, lithium-sulfur battery materials, and nanocomposite anodes. The company was incorporated in 2022 and is based in Chungju-si, South Korea.
    Exide Industries invests nearly $48 million in Exide Energy Solutions for EV battery expansion
    Exide Industries Ltd. has announced a new capital investment of 4.5 billion rupees (approximately $48 million) in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Ltd. (EESL), bringing its total financial commitment in the electric vehicle battery sector to 480.2 billion rupees. This investment was made through a subscription to equity shares on a rights basis, where EESL issued 11,25,00,000 equity shares, each priced at 40 rupees. The issued shares were exclusive to the parent company, keepi...
    EnerSys restructures manufacturing operations, closing Mexico plant to expand US capacity
    EnerSys, a global company specializing in stored energy solutions, has announced a strategic restructuring of its manufacturing operations to enhance operational efficiency. The company plans to close its legacy lead-acid battery manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico, transitioning most of its production to its proprietary advanced Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) plant located in Springfield, Missouri. This move is aimed at leveraging investments to expand capacity within its US manufacturing ne...
    Sony Honda Mobility halts Afeela EV development amid Honda’s strategy shift
    Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between Sony and Honda, has decided to halt the development of its Afeela electric vehicles following Honda's decision to reduce its EV plans. Honda's recent strategy shift includes a substantial writedown of up to ¥2.5 trillion (about $15.7 billion), leading to its first annual loss in over 70 years. This move comes amid diminishing support for EVs in the US and lower-than-expected demand in Europe, which has also impacted other automakers such as Ford a...
    BAIC unveils sodium-ion batteries with 450-km range in mainland China
    Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group) has unveiled further details about its sodium-ion battery technology following a significant announcement previously. The Chinese automaker has reported that its sodium-ion battery can provide a driving range of 450 kilometers and boasts a cell energy density exceeding 170 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), placing it among the industry's top-tier offerings. This development underlines BAIC's commitment to compete with rivals in the growing Chinese market f...
    Toyota plans to invest $1 billion in its Kentucky and Indiana plants in the US
    Japanese automaker Toyota plans to invest $1 billion across its Kentucky and Indiana plants in the US, the company announced March 23, as it marked 40 years of its Kentucky plant, Toyota’s largest manufacturing plant worldwide. The carmaker said that the investment is part of its commitment to invest up to $10 billion in its US plants over the next five years. Notably, the company had first announced its $10 billion investment in the US in November 2025. Toyota said that of $1 ...
    Polestar scales battery circularity with 50% recycled cobalt
    Polestar has advanced its strategy for battery circularity, with the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 models now incorporating at least 50% recycled cobalt in their batteries. This effort is part of a broader initiative to reduce the dependency on virgin materials, enhance value chain transparency and promote sustainable resource usage. Polestar's strategy on circularity of critical materials not only focuses on sourcing materials but also on extending battery life and value during the vehicle's usa...
    ŠKODA Auto updates Elroq and Enyaq with new features and enhanced technology for 2026
    ŠKODA Auto is introducing updates to its popular electric models, the Elroq and Enyaq, which ranked among Europe's best-selling electric vehicles in 2025. The updates, set for mid-2026, include new Simply Clever elements, improved digital functions and enhanced assist systems. The Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60 will feature lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, offering benefits such as cost-effectiveness and long cycle lifespan suitable for urban mobility. The LFP battery production line ...
    MG unveils SolidCore Battery and Hybrid+ technology at European Engineering Centre opening
    SAIC's MG brand has introduced a new SolidCore Battery and announced it as the first to mass-produce semisolid-state batteries. These batteries promise improved range, faster charging, enhanced performance in low temperatures and increased safety. The SolidCore Battery, specifically designed for the European market, is set to be integrated into MG electric vehicles by the end of 2026. The battery's solid-state electrolytes create a protective barrier that extends battery life and ensures...
    Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 EVs over battery module issues
    Volkswagen is reportedly recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles due to issues related to battery modules, with approximately 28,000 of these vehicles located in Germany. This recall affects nearly 75,000 vehicles from Volkswagen's ID. series and about 20,000 Cupra Borns that were manufactured between February 2022 and August 2024. The problem stems from battery modules that do not meet specifications, which can lead to reduced range and pose a fire risk. As part of the recall process, ...
    Mobile charging robots equip parking spaces with EV charging in mainland China
    A new mobile power bank, designed as a compact self-guided charging unit, has been introduced in an older Nanning neighborhood, providing electric vehicle owners with convenient on-demand charging in mainland China.  This technology was first reported by the Chinese newspaper Nanning Evening, and it bypasses the need for costly infrastructure changes. Residents in the Linliqiao Jiayuan community, which is home to over 400 EVs, can now use a phone app to summon an intelligent chargin...
    Acculon Energy
    Acculon Energy, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures energy storage systems. The company also provides artificial intelligence based solutions to accelerate and de-risk lithium-ion and electrification solutions. Acculon Energy, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
    Enpower Greentech
    Enpower Greentech Inc. engages in the research, development, and commercialization of all solid-state batteries. The company's product range includes AIB batteries, AIB battery systems, lithium battery modules, commercial energy storage systems and solid-state batteries, and next-generation lithium metal anode-based solid-state batteries. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Jose, California with research and manufacturing centers in Japan and China.
    Iontra
    Iontra Inc. develops and provides semiconductor-based battery charging technology and control solutions to improve rechargeable battery performance, safety, and lifespan. The company delivers charge-control technology as custom algorithm recipes for integration into microcontroller unit firmware, sometimes requiring hardware modifications. It offers development and validation of charge-control software tailored to specific product requirements, provides cyclers for on-site solution validation, a...
    South Korea tightens regulations on EV battery transparency amid safety concerns
    South Korea is implementing new regulations to enhance transparency in battery information for electric vehicles, aiming to reduce consumer anxiety due to recent vehicle fires. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport stated that it will, from March 23 to May 4, pursue amendments to the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rules of the Automobile Management Act, along with revisions to the Automobile Registration Rules. The revised regulations require manufacturers to disclose expande...
    Everged teams up with World4Solar to deliver integrated EV charging, solar and battery solutions
    In a press release dated March 16, Everged announced that it has partnered with World4Solar, a manufacturer of unified electric vehicle charging, solar and battery systems, for an all-in-one turnkey solution that allows businesses to implement fully-integrated energy ecosystems that maximize financial and operational value for businesses, municipalities and drivers. Installing EV chargers serves as a strategic business tool across various industries, attracting and retaining valuable patrons....
    Porsche eyes EV growth, to launch 10 new models in South Korea
    Porsche has announced plans to launch over 10 new models in South Korea in 2026, beginning with the East Asian debut of the Cayenne Electric, as part of its strategy to enhance its presence in the high-performance electric vehicle market. At a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Porsche Korea CEO Mathias Busse highlighted the introduction of the Cayenne Electric, the South Korea-exclusive Panamera Red Exclusive, and the new 911 Turbo S and Macan GTS. He emphasized the importance of bringi...
    Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery raises fresh funds
    Mirattery, the battery asset operator for Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio's battery leasing business, has issued a new green Asset Backed Medium-term Notes (ABN) to support its battery-as-a-service (BaaS) operations. The company has successfully issued the first tranche of its 2026 green targeted ABN, amounting to 1 billion yuan (about $145 million), which has received strong interest from investors. The positive investor response and decreasing issuance price demonstrate Mirattery's ex...
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