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
Silicon Valley battery leader, Amprius Technologies, has appointed international business development consultancy Intralink as it looks to deepen its presence in South Korea, one of Asia’s most active markets for drones, robotics, and advanced mobility. Amprius develops high-performance silicon anode lithium-ion cells for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), robotics, aerospace, and electric mobility markets, where battery performance can directly … Read more
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
Planned market launch of the V2G product package for Volkswagen customers in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2026. Integrated solution consisting of electric vehicle, app, electricity tariff, smart meter, bi-directional charger, and installation. Smart meter installation available immediately. High level vertical integration: Group subsidiary Elli provides a holistic energy management offer for customers. Vision: … 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
Morrow Batteries has started delivering lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to Finnish technology company Proventia, marking an important milestone as Morrow ramps up production for industrial customers at its battery cell factory in Arendal, Norway. The deliveries are made under a long-term Master Supply Agreement through which Morrow supplies prismatic LFP cells for Proventia’s … Read more
GS Yuasa Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6674; “GS Yuasa”) today announced that its newly developed automotive lithium-ion battery, “EHW4GA,” has been adopted for the hybrid models of Toyota Motor Corporation’s new RAV4 for overseas markets. The cells and modules for “EHW4GA” are manufactured by Blue Energy Co., Ltd. (“Blue Energy”), a GS Yuasa Group company.While … Read more
Battery energy storage is one of the fastest-growing technologies of the energy industry, and fire safety remains its most critical challenge. Earlier this month, UL Standards and Engagement, the global safety science organization that develops the product safety standards used across industries, released the 6th Edition of UL 9540A, the Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire … Read more
Umesh Tiwari at Malvern Panalytical explains how advanced material characterisation can accelerate the development of next-generation batteries. The solid-state battery (SSB) market is undergoing significant changes, with its global value projected to soar from $1.60 billion in 2025 to an impressive $15.65 billion by 2033.1 A huge turning point for the tech came at CES 2026 when … Read more
Munich, March 3, 2026 – With BATTERYSPECT-3D, Automation W+R GmbH presents a turnkey solution that for the first time enables complete inline surface inspection and geometry measurement of automotive high-voltage batteries in a single system. The system is part of the LINESPECT® product group and brings measuring room precision directly to the production line. BATTERYSPECT-3D … Read more
