Katop and MOLL Batterien Collaborate on Sodium-Ion Battery Factory Project
On April 8, 2025, Katop Automation Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of the Chinese company PuTaiLai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (also known as PuTaiLai), signed …
DOE Weighs Billions in Cuts to Energy Storage and Carbon Capture Projects
According to a Reuters report dated April 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering significant funding cuts to various energy storage …
CATL Expands Battery-Swapping Station Network
On April 2, 2025, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) signed a comprehensive cooperation framework agreement in Beijing. …
LGES Plans to Acquire Full Ownership of Ultium Cells
On April 1, LG Energy Solution (LGES) has announced its intention to acquire full ownership of Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture it currently operates …
Samsung SDI Begins Mass Production of 4695 Large Cylindrical Batteries
On March 31, Samsung SDI announced that it has begun mass production of its 4695 large cylindrical battery cells. The cells, measuring 46 mm in …
Wärtsilä Separates Energy Storage as Independent Unit
On March 31, 2025, Finnish energy giant Wärtsilä announced the separation of its energy business into two distinct reporting segments: Energy and Energy Storage. This …
CORNEX Releases 472Ah Energy Storage Battery Cell
CORNEX, a rapidly rising lithium battery manufacturer in China, has officially released its 472Ah energy storage battery cell, featuring significant advancements in battery technology. This …
LGES Enlists Core Team from JEVE
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has announced the recruitment of the core team from JEVE, a prominent Chinese battery manufacturer. The team, which consists of senior …
Maxell Exits Lithium-Ion Battery Business
Maxell Ltd., a prominent Japanese battery manufacturer, has announced its withdrawal from the prismatic lithium-ion battery business and the dissolution of its Chinese subsidiary, Wuxi …
Hithium Energy Storage Submits Application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
On March 25th, 2025, Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. officially submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to be listed …