BatteryTech News & Updates – 2025 #07

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INDUSTRY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

?? Global EV Battery Usage Surges by 27.2% in 2024 Amid Shifting Market Dynamics

Global EV battery usage reached 894.4 GWh in 2024, marking a 27.2% increase year-over-year. Market leaders CATL and BYD drove growth, while Korean battery producers LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI saw mixed results. Samsung SDI experienced a decline due to lower demand from major automakers, whereas SK On and LG Energy Solution continued expansion strategies. Read more

?? FREYR Battery Cancels $2.5B Georgia Factory Plans

T1 Energy Inc. has canceled its $2.5 billion factory project in Coweta County, Georgia, and will redirect its focus to a solar facility in Texas. This decision affects over 720 potential jobs and the projected economic boost to the region. Georgia officials are securing taxpayer protections as FREYR repays state grants, while local authorities express disappointment but remain optimistic about future investments. Read more

?? FREYR Battery Establishes New Global HQ in Austin

T1 Energy Inc. has selected Austin, Texas, as its new global headquarters to align with its U.S. manufacturing strategy. This move is expected to generate over 1,000 new jobs and bolster FREYR’s role in Texas’ growing renewable energy industry. The headquarters will also support the company’s solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas. Read more

?? KORE Power Cancels $1 Billion Arizona EV Battery Factory

KORE Power has scrapped plans for a $1 billion lithium-ion battery plant in Buckeye, Arizona, opting instead to restructure its long-term strategy. The CEO, Lindsay Gorrill, has stepped down, with Jay Bellows stepping in to lead the company. The project, which had secured $850 million in DOE loans and was expected to generate 3,000 jobs, has now been put on hold. Read more

?? Toyota Opens $14B North Carolina Battery Plant for EVs

Toyota Motor Corporation has launched its first in-house battery plant outside Japan with a $14 billion investment in North Carolina. The plant will produce batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles, aiming to begin shipments in April 2025. The facility will create around 5,000 jobs and strengthen Toyota’s EV presence in North America. Read more

?? CATL’s Hong Kong IPO to Raise $5 Billion, Largest in 4 Years

Chinese battery giant 宁德时代新能源科技股份有限公司 (CATL) is preparing a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise $5 billion. This will mark Hong Kong’s largest IPO in four years, reinforcing CATL’s global market position, where it currently holds a 37.9% share of the EV battery sector. Read more

BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

?? Nuvvon Launches New NJ Lab for Solid-State Battery Development

Nuvvon Inc. has opened a cutting-edge R&D lab in Parsippany, New Jersey, increasing its research space fourfold. The facility integrates manufacturing and testing, fast-tracking the development of safe, high-performance solid-state batteries suited for EVs, grid storage, and consumer electronics. Nuvvon aims to refine battery innovations while contributing to local economic growth. Read more

?? Farasis and Ebersp?cher Collaborate on Low-Voltage Auto Batteries

Farasis Energy Europe and Ebersp?cher have joined forces to develop advanced 12V–48V low-voltage battery systems for mild hybrid and electric vehicles. By combining Farasis’s cell expertise with Ebersp?cher’s battery management systems, the partnership aims to deliver cost-effective, high-performance automotive battery solutions. Read more

?? Tesla Opens First Energy Storage Gigafactory in China Amid Trade War

Tesla has inaugurated a $200 million Megapack factory in Shanghai’s Lingang Free Trade Zone. The 200,000-square-meter facility will manufacture up to 10,000 energy storage units annually. Despite ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, this strategic expansion strengthens Tesla’s global energy storage positioning. Read more

BATTERY MATERIALS & RECYCLING

?? Toyota Chemical Engineering Unveils Carbon-Efficient Battery Recycling Method

Toyota Chemical Industries Pvt Ltd has developed a battery recycling process that lowers CO? emissions and enhances raw material reuse. The process eliminates incineration, thereby preserving essential materials such as lithium and nickel, aligning with Europe’s strict regulations on rare metal processing. Read more

?? Recycled EV Battery Materials Surpass Sources in Performance

A study by Imperial College London confirms that Altilium Clean Technology ’s recycled battery materials outperform virgin-mined materials. The EcoCathode? process recovers over 95% of critical metals, providing superior battery longevity and cost efficiency while reducing environmental impact. Read more

?? CarbonScape Reaches 90% Yield in Battery-Grade Graphite

CarbonScape has achieved a 90% spheroidization yield for battery-grade graphite, significantly surpassing industry benchmarks. This breakthrough enhances lithium-ion battery efficiency, supporting sustainable material sourcing in Europe and North America. Read more

?? NEO Battery Materials and Rockwell Automation Collaborate to Automate Windsor Plant

NEO Battery Materials is integrating Rockwell Automation’s cutting-edge digital tools to enhance production at its Windsor, Ontario facility. This partnership aims to boost efficiency, quality control, and scalability for silicon anode material production, strengthening North America’s battery supply chain. Read more

?? tozero Recycles Graphite for Batteries at Industrial Scale

European startup tozero has achieved industrial-scale production of battery-grade recycled graphite, enabling 100% recycled anode materials in commercial cells. Their innovative, acid-free process recovers over 80% graphite, supporting circular supply chains and reducing emissions. Read more

?? 6K Utilizes Microwave Plasma to Enhance US Critical Mineral Production

6K is advancing U.S. critical mineral production with MIT-developed microwave plasma technology. The UniMelt process precisely melts materials with reduced environmental impact, supporting battery production for electric vehicles and strengthening domestic supply chains. Read more

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