Wolfsburg. Volkswagen, together with Elli, the energy and mobility brand of the Volkswagen Group, is preparing the market launch of a fully integrated Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) offer for private customers in Germany. From the fourth quarter of 2026, Volkswagen customers can not only just charge their electric vehicles, but also actively integrate them into the energy … Read more
Morrow Batteries ASA (“Morrow”) has entered its first defence industry agreement, securing a contract to supply battery cells to a German defence company. The contract follows a 12-month testing programme in which Morrow’s cells were benchmarked against established international manufacturers. Results confirmed that Norwegian-produced batteries meet stringent performance and reliability requirements for security-critical applications. The … Read more
Lyten, the supermaterial applications company and global leader in an energy storage, has announced its interest in establishing a Lyten Industrial Hub in Poland. In 2026, Lyten will conduct a feasibility study to assess manufacturing requirements for Lyten products, potential private and public partnerships, and the necessary energy and utility infrastructure. The industrial hub will … Read more
Morrow Batteries ASA (“Morrow”), an independent European leader in LFP and LNMO cell technology, and JR Energy Solution Inc. (“JRES”), a global forerunner in the battery electrode foundry model, have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish high-performance electrode foundry services in Europe. Announced at InterBattery Korea 2026, the partnership unites two … Read more
SAN JOSE, Calif., and STOCKHOLM, Sweden – February 27, 2026 – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Lyten, a global leader in lithium-sulfur batteries and energy storage, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion (Skellefteå, Sweden) and Northvolt Labs (Västerås, Sweden). The Northvolt Sweden acquisition includes 16 GWh of existing battery manufacturing capacity, more than … Read more
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), the UK’s national battery manufacturing development facility, has appointed Jason Watkins as its new Commercial Director. Watkins, who has more than 30 years of commercial experience, will be responsible for business development, sales, and customer project delivery, and will work as part of UKBIC’s Executive Team, reporting into Managing … Read more
Fast-growing intelligent battery sensing and charge control innovator Iontra Inc has appointed international business development consultancy Intralink to accelerate its expansion in China. Iontra has ambitious growth plans following its Series C funding round in November 2024, led by Volta Energy Technologies. US-based Iontra has developed patented intelligent battery sensing and charge control algorithms that enable real … Read more
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – February 2, 2026 │ The global transition to electrification and decarbonization is intensifying the race to develop next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies. Among the most promising advancements is lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), a cathode chemistry that combines safety, cost-efficiency and elevated energy performance. Today, KnowMade is excited to announce the release … Read more
and Expanding Patent Activity in Q4 2025 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – January 20, 2026 │As worldwide R&D efforts in Li-ion batteries continue to intensify, silicon anode technology has become one of the major focuses of innovation. KnowMade’s Patent Monitoring Service for Silicon Anode Li-ion Batteries enables you to stay ahead by closely following the latest technological advances … Read more
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has announced that its Introduction to Battery Manufacturingtraining course has been formally approved by EAL, the specialist awarding body for high quality engineering and manufacturing qualifications and assessments. The training course, which was first launched in March 2024, is designed to give delegates a comprehensive introduction to battery manufacturing. It provides … Read more
