18th March 2027

Silverstone | The Wing | Silverstone Circuit | NN12 8TN | Technical Conference, Exhibition and Networking

Battery Technology

POWERING THE FUTURE OF TIMELESS DESIGN: BANG & OLUFSEN PARTNERS WITH BREATHE BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFESPAN AND PRODUCT LONGEVITY

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Disposable tech is out. Bang & Olufsen and BREATHE Battery Technologies are leading the shift towards lasting intelligent design. Together, they are reimagining timeless technology – where performance meets beauty, and longevity and circularity are engineered from the outset.  By integrating BREATHE’s battery software into future product development, Bang & Olufsen is deepening its commitment … Read more

RISE Urges Europe to Take the Lead in Next-Generation Battery Innovation to Stay Competitive in the Global EV Race

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The global race for electric vehicles is speeding up. Europe is falling behind in battery innovation, and without decisive and coordinated action we could lose our vital automotive industry.The Swedish research institute RISE urges the development of a new European strategy — one that puts sustainability and innovation at the forefront of the battery and … Read more

Battery Pack Development Can Save Millions for EV Makers

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For electric vehicle manufacturers, the choice between buying off-the-shelf battery packs or developing custom-designed solutions can mean the difference between spending millions unnecessarily and achieving desired performance. Reducing the time and risks associated with custom pack development is the name of the game for IONETIC, a start–up that aims to save automakers millions in costs.  The firm, a start-up originating at Imperial College London, recently opened its 100 MWh capacity … Read more

Meech launches 906 Hyperion 24V Power Supply Unit for battery manufacturing applications

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New DC-powered AC power supply solution offers remote capabilities, universal compatibility and intelligent energy management features for smarter static, battery and contamination control Witney, UK – 21 July 2025. Meech International has introduced the 906 Hyperion 24V Power Supply Unit (PSU), a compact, high-voltage AC power supply with 24VDC input developed to support static management equipment … Read more

Leading automakers and battery development organisations form Steering Group for Battery Parameter eXchange battery modelling standard

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HARWELL, UK (3 July 2025) Representatives from five leading European organisations: AVL, BMW Group, Fortescue ZERO, SINTEF and TNO, will form the Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) Steering Group, which will also include UK battery start-ups and Faraday Institution researchers.   The Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) is an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models that has been developed … Read more

Polarium Introduces Connected Batteries: Revolutionizing Fleet Management and Anti-Theft

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Polarium, a leader in energy storage solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its next-generation Connected Batteries, bringing cutting-edge connectivity and advanced security features to fleet management and battery installations for the telecom industry. Polarium Batteries integrate native cellular connectivity, enabling seamless digital services directly from the cloud. With encrypted traffic data and an … Read more

Empowering Batteries with a “Digital Passport” Farasis Energy Leads the Way with Battery Passport Pilot Launch

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On April 25, 2025, the Product Digital Passport (DPP) International Seminar brought together industry leaders to spotlight innovations in digital compliance and sustainability. At the event, Farasis Energy officially launched its Battery Passport Pilot Project and participated in the unveiling of China’s national battery passport initiative—marking a key milestone in the company’s progress toward full … Read more

Balance Power secures planning approval for 49.5MW Hinksford battery storage project

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Thursday 17th April 2025 – Leading independent energy developer Balance Power today announces planning approval for its 49.5MW battery storage project in Hinksford, South Staffordshire.  This project will play a critical role in stabilising the grid and helping to power approximately 26,800 homes, by storing renewable energy during peak generation and supplying it back to the grid … Read more

Goliath Battery Achieves Scale-up Milestone

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Ilika, the UK pioneer in solid state battery technology, confirms superior performance of its Goliath batteries manufactured via an industrially scaled process at The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre. This further underpins confidence that the battery is on track on its route to market, reducing costs, increasing range and reducing charging time of electric vehicles. This … Read more

Germany at the Forefront of Next-Generation Battery Innovation:

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Berlin-based theion Secures €15 Million Series-A Funding to Revolutionise Battery Technology BERLIN, 20th March 2025 – Germany is moving to the forefront of battery technology, as Berlin-based theion today announced the successful closing of a €15 million Series-A funding round to accelerate the development of its next-generation crystal sulfur batteries. The investment, led by Team Global, … Read more