BatteryTech News & Updates – 2025 #09

Hello Battery-Tech community and professionals. Here is your weekly update of recent developments in the battery industry and EV market. For more battery tech-related news and announcements, visit the Battery-Tech Network LinkedIn page. You are welcome to follow and join the conversation. – Julian

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INDUSTRY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

?? Rock Tech Lithium and Arcore AG Merge to Create a European Lithium Firm

Rock Tech Lithium and ARCORE have signed a binding agreement to combine Rock Tech’s Guben Converter in Germany with Arcore’s Lopare mining project in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Rock Tech will hold a 75% stake, as the merger establishes an independent supply chain for battery raw materials in Europe. Read more

?? TAOKE ENERGY and CATL Sign 300 MWh Battery Procurement Agreement

TAOKE Energy and 宁德时代新能源科技股份有限公司 (CATL) have signed a 300 MWh battery procurement deal for Japan’s grid-scale energy storage projects. Announced at World Smart Energy Week in Tokyo on Feb 20, 2025, this agreement follows a previous 350 MWh deal and supports TAOKE ENERGY’s expansion in its ESS business. Read more

?? CALB Announces €2B Investment in European Gigafactory

CALB中创新航 has announced a €2B ($2.09B) investment for its first European gigafactory, scheduled to open in Sines, Portugal in 2028. The facility is expected to produce 15 GWh of power annually, manufacture roughly 187,000 EV batteries, and create 1,800 direct jobs while strengthening local supply chain efforts. Read more

?? Tesla Subsidiary Acquires Part of Bankrupt German Manz, Saves 300 Jobs

A Tesla -subsidiary has acquired one segment of the bankrupt German machine manufacturer Manz AG , preserving over 300 jobs at the Reutlingen site near Stuttgart. The facility is intended to serve as a new manufacturing location for Tesla Automation GmbH while affected staff not transferring receive placement assistance. Read more

?? BYD Launches Atto 2 Electric SUV in France

比亚迪 introduces its Atto 2 electric compact SUV in France, known as the Yun Up in China. Priced at approximately $30,440 (28,990 euros), the vehicle aims to offer competitive pricing in Europe’s B-segment. Read more

?? SAIC Motor and Huawei Partner on Intelligent New Energy Vehicles

SAIC Motor and 华为 have joined forces to develop new energy vehicles that integrate BEVs, HEVs, and fuel cell solutions with advanced automotive software and chip technology. The collaboration spans product design, manufacturing, and sales to enhance smart mobility features. Read more

?? Volklec Announces Plans for Battery Production at UKBIC and a ￡1B Gigafactory in Coventry

Volklec has shared plans to produce batteries at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre while building a ￡1B gigafactory in Coventry within five years. The project involves discussions with Coventry City Council and aims to create initial jobs with potential for future expansion. Read more

?? British Startup Ionetic Opens a Pilot Plant in Brackley

IONETIC , a startup based in the UK, has opened a pilot plant in Brackley with a ￡5 million ($6.3M) investment to produce EV battery packs for low-volume automakers. Rockwell Automation is supporting the initiative with digital twin software to simulate testing before production. Read more

BATTERY TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS

?? Dinc? Lab Develops High-Performance Sodium-Ion Cathode

The Dinc? Lab has developed a sodium-ion cathode using bis-tetraaminobenzoquinone (TAQ) enhanced with carbon nanotubes for nearly full active material utilization. Funded by Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., this innovation could benefit power grids, data centers, and electric vehicles. Read more

?? Amprius Technologies Secures $15M Order for SiCore Cells

Amprius Technologies, Inc. has secured a $15M order for its SiCore cells, designed specifically for fixed-wing UAS platforms. After successful field trials and qualification, the shipment is scheduled for the latter half of 2025. Read more

?? TerraFlow Energy Forms 10-Year Exclusive Partnership

TerraFlow Energy has entered a 10-year exclusive agreement with RECONN Construction Services National General Contractors , which will act as the sole contractor for standalone flow battery projects. The venture focuses on long-duration battery energy storage systems to support sustainable energy infrastructure. Read more

?? Adden Energy Launches Pilot Production Line for Advanced Lithium Metal Batteries

At its Waltham facility, Adden Energy has launched a pilot production line for lithium metal batteries. The new line uses conventional lithium-ion equipment to reduce production costs by around 30% while offering batteries that charge in under 10 minutes and deliver roughly a 50% increase in energy density. Read more

?? Voyah Begins Research on Third-Generation Solid-State Batteries

VOYAH 岚图汽车 , the premium EV division of Dongfeng Motor, has started research on third-generation solid-state batteries. The new power system is designed to achieve an energy density of 300 Wh/kg and faster charging rates between 3 and 5 C, potentially reducing charging times and enhancing battery safety. Read more

?? Gelion Secures Three U.S. Patents for Lithium-Sulfur Technology

Gelion has secured three U.S. patents covering improvements in cycling performance, cathode stability, and electrode manufacturing for its Lithium-Sulfur technology. The company also saw its recycling patent application accepted, bolstering its position in battery technology for EVs and energy storage. Read more

MINING, MATERIALS & SUPPLY CHAIN

?? Lucid Motors Secures 7,000-Tonne Natural Graphite Agreement

Lucid Motors has signed an agreement with Syrah Resources Ltd to purchase 7,000 tonnes of natural graphite over three years starting in 2026. Sourced from Syrah’s Vidalia facility in Louisiana, the material will be used directly in battery cell production with pricing based on a natural flake graphite index. Read more

?? CarbonX Receives €2.5M Grant from the EIC Accelerator

CarbonX has been awarded a €2.5M grant from the EIC Accelerator, along with €5M in equity, to enhance Europe’s active anode material supply chain. This support follows a competitive selection process from over 1,200 proposals and will aid in product development while reducing dependency on overseas sources in the automotive battery sector. Read more

?? Vulcan Energy Mobilizes V20 Drilling Rig in Germany

Vulcan Energy has moved its V20 drilling rig to the Schleidberg site near Landau, Germany, as part of its Lionheart Project. The project is designed to produce approximately 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide monohydrate annually while also generating renewable heat and power. Plans include the commencement of drilling operations mid-2025 following commissioning and testing. Read more

?? Vulcan Energy Begins 2D Seismic Surveys for Geothermal Project

Vulcan Energy has received approvals to launch 2D seismic surveys in Germany’s Ludwigshafen region as part of its geothermal project with 巴斯夫 . The surveys, covering 75 km of roadway, will help plan future 3D surveys for placing geothermal and lithium wells to supply renewable heat for BASF’s Verbund site. Read more

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