As the global economy accelerates toward electrification, AI infrastructure and clean energy deployment, one issue is rapidly moving from industrial policy circles into mainstream geopolitical strategy: critical mineral security. Lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements are no longer just industrial inputs. They are strategic assets underpinning everything from EV batteries and semiconductors to defence … Read more
Lithium batteries are now central to energy storage systems, electric vehicles, utilities infrastructure and industrial operations. As adoption accelerates across the UK, the importance of compliant lithium battery recycling and structured lithium battery disposal processes continues to grow. While these assets are designed for durability, faults can occur during daily operation. Abnormal temperature readings, swelling, … Read more
The rapid growth of electric vehicles is reshaping the UK’s transport landscape. As the UK progresses towards phasing out new petrol and diesel vehicles and accelerating zero emission adoption, lithium ion batteries are becoming central to this transition. These batteries are the foundation of electric mobility, yet far less attention is given to what happens … Read more
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has been recognised as an accredited learning centre for battery manufacturing by EAL, the specialist skills partner and awarding organisation for engineering and manufacturing. This accreditation builds on the recent EAL approval of UKBIC’s Introduction to Battery Manufacturing and designates UKBIC’s training delivery as meeting EAL’s high quality assurance … Read more
Electrification within the automotive industry continues despite the turbulence of recent years in the battery manufacturing sector. In the long term, large volumes of end‑of‑life batteries will need to be handled. This market, according to Marcus Martinsson, Product Area Manager for Batteries at Stena Recycling Group, will be worth SEK 260 billion globally within ten … 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
New Recommendations Set Out Path to Secure Investment, Protect Jobs and Build Secure the UK’s Automotive Competitiveness A cross-party commission has today published a major set of recommendations designed to secure Britain’s place in the global battery industry, safeguard the future of its automotive sector, and ensure the country remains competitive in a rapidly shifting … Read more
BASQUEVOLT has officially kicked off its European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator project, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to accelerate the development and industrialisation of solid-state battery electrolyte technology in Europe. Selected by the European Commission’s EIC Accelerator programme, BASQUEVOLT is receiving strategic support and €2.5 million grant to advance the next generation … Read more
YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, 10 November 2025 – Leclanché SA, and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) have signed a €74.2 million grant agreement to support the industrial deployment of sustainable battery cell manufacturing technologies in Europe. The agreement follows Leclanché’s pre-selection in July 2025 to continue the grant preparation phase as one of six pioneering … Read more
DUESSELDORF – November 4, 2025 – Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei and German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries signed a license agreement for the use of Asahi Kasei’s acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology. The electrolyte will be used in EAS’ novel ultra-high power lithium-ion battery cell using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode. The electrolyte’s high ionic conductivity contributes … Read more
