18th March 2027

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

Europe

CIC ENERGIGUNE ACCELERATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF SODIUM-ION BATTERIES AS A STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE TO LITHIUM

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The Basque centre is working with startups, manufacturers and industrial companies to validate and scale sodium-based technologies. CIC energiGUNE, the Basque benchmark centre in electrochemical and thermal energy storage and conversion, is driving from the Basque Country the development, validation and scale-up of sodium-ion-based technologies, with the aim of accelerating their transition from the laboratory … Read more

EAS Batteries Starts Sales of Ultra-High-Power Cell Using Asahi Kasei’s Novel Electrolyte Acetolyte™ 

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German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries has commercialized its ultra-high-power lithium-ion LFP cell, initially launched in March 2026. The cell incorporates Asahi Kasei’s novel acetonitrile-containing electrolyte Acetolyte™, whose high ionic conductivity reduces internal resistance and improves rate capability, especially under demanding temperature conditions. In November 2025, Asahi Kasei signed a licensing agreement with EAS Batteries covering the use … Read more

BASQUEVOLT Launches BQV400L, a new benchmark for European battery cells

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With 402 Wh/kg energy density and European manufacturing, the BQV400L sets a new standard for what a commercially available battery cell can deliver in Europe. The launch marks BASQUEVOLT’s transition from deep-tech development to industrial deployment, and a new phase of ambition for European energy storage. BASQUEVOLT, a European technology leader specializing in next-generation battery … Read more

THE NEW EUROPEAN BATTERY REGULATION ACCELERATES THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE BASQUE RAILWAY SECTOR

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CIC energiGUNE and CAF Power & Automation are collaborating on the implementation of new European requirements related to sustainability, traceability, carbon footprint and battery life-cycle management The entry into force of the new European Battery Regulation is driving a profound transformation in strategic industrial sectors such as rail, which must adapt to new requirements related … Read more

Funding opportunity of up to 50.000€ for SMEs

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The GreenGrid project launches “Growth Box” Open Call with funding of up to 50.000€ for SMEs. The “Growth Box” Open Call, part of the European GreenGrid project, is now officially open and offers financial support of up to 50.000€ for SMEs developing innovative solutions to address real challenges in the energy and electricity grid sectors. The aim … Read more

ACC Appoints Allan Swan as Chief Executive Officer, Honors Retiring CEO Yann Vincent, and Reaffirms Shareholders’ Commitment to the Company’s Strategic Vision

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ACC – Automotive Cells Company, Europe’s first company to design and manufacture electric-vehicle batteries at industrial scale, today announced the appointment of Allan Swan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026. This decision, made by ACC’s shareholders, reflects their strong confidence in Allan Swan’s ability to lead the company through its next phase of industrial … Read more

Syensqo enables next-generation high-voltage smartphone batteries

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Innovative material enables safer, more powerful batteries for next-generation mobile devices Brussels, April 28, 2026 Syensqo announces the growing commercial adoption of its Energain® SA076 solution in advanced consumer electronics. The material supports next-generation lithium-ion batteries used in premium smartphones, helping them operate at higher voltages while maintaining safety and performance. Energain® SA076 is now … Read more

RWE and Polarium sign multi-asset tolling to unlock virtual battery from thousands of sites to support renewable integration 

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RWE and Polarium, a developer of distributed battery energy storage systems and flexibility solutions, are joining forces to market battery flexibility in the German power market in a new way. From late 2026 onwards, RWE will optimise 50 megawatts (MW) of power (equivalent to 135 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity) from Polarium’s distributed battery portfolio, … Read more

Altilium and The Structural Battery Company announce collaboration to develop UK battery supply chain for drones

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21st April, 2026 – Altilium, a UK-based clean technology company focused on sustainable recovery of critical battery materials, has today announced a strategic collaboration with The Structural Battery Company to develop a fully sovereign battery supply chain for next-generation drone technologies. The collaboration will focus on integrating Altilium’s recycled battery materials, recovered from end-of-life EV batteries, … Read more

Electric vehicle batteries as grid storage: Volkswagen and Elli to launch Vehicle-to-Grid Offer

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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