3rd March 2027

LILLE GRAND PALAIS, LILLE | Technical Conference, Exhibition and Networking

Announcement

Volklec teams up with Unipart to enhance UK battery supply chains

UK based battery cell manufacturer Volklec has announced a strategic partnership with Unipart, one of the country’s most established supply chain and logistics specialists. The collaboration represents a critical step in Volklec’s mission to establish sovereign UK battery cell manufacturing and ensure resilient, world class supply chains for the nation’s electrification future. As part of … Read more

Francesco Ciancia Rejoins Stellantis to Lead Global Manufacturing

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. today announces that Francesco Ciancia will rejoin the Company on November 1 as Global Head of Manufacturing and a member of the Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT). Ciancia has gained over two decades of global leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, plant management and lean production system application. He rejoins Stellantis from Mercedes-Benz, where he has … Read more

LeydenJar and Highpower, a Leader in Consumer Electronics Battery Production, Sign Partnership Agreement for the Production of Next-Generation Batteries

Eindhoven, the Netherlands – October 2, 2025 LeydenJar, a Dutch clean-tech scale-up and global leader in 100% silicon anode technology, and Highpower Technology, a Chinese battery manufacturer with over 20 years of expertise in designing and mass-producing advanced lithium-ion cells, today announced a strategic collaboration. By combining LeydenJar’s breakthrough silicon anodes with Highpower’s proven cell … Read more

Simplify classic connections with the innovative D-Sub PushPull

Designed to enhance efficient and process-safe handling, the HARTING D-Sub PushPull transforms a familiar connector family into a simplified solution. The PushPull locking mechanism significantly improves assembly processes and reduces installation and maintenance time. The HARTING D-Sub PushPull connector eliminates the need for fixing screws, utilising a straightforward PushPull mechanism that securely attaches to fixing … Read more

Stellantis Appoints Joao Laranjo as Chief Financial Officer

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. today announced the appointment of Joao Laranjo as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Stellantis Leadership Team, effective immediately. Laranjo succeeds Doug Ostermann, who has resigned from the Company for personal reasons. He will assume all responsibilities previously held by Ostermann. With over two decades in finance and auditing across various … Read more

Aralab and Data CoLab join the BAT

New members strengthen the Battery Cluster ecosystem with expertise in environmental technology and data science. The Battery Cluster Portugal is pleased to announce the addition of two new members: Aralab and Data CoLab. Their integration strengthens the Cluster’s representativeness and innovation capacity, consolidating its mission to promote cooperation between companies, research centers, and institutions in … Read more

Dukosi Achieves ASPICE Capability Level 2 for Its Next Generation Cell Monitoring System

Key Safety Milestone Assures Compliance with Stringent Quality Requirements for Automotive Applications EDINBURGH, United Kingdom, 23 September, 2025 — Dukosi Ltd, the technology company revolutionizing the performance, safety and sustainability of battery systems, today announced it has achieved Automotive SPICE®[1] (ASPICE) Capability Level 2 for development processes related to its next generation cell monitoring system for automotive … Read more

ElevenEs is considering building a Gigafactory for advanced battery cells in Poland

According to Market Data Forecast, the global battery market is expected to reach over USD 161 billion in 2025(up from around USD 140 billion in 2024), with a projected average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.75% from 2025 to 2033. This means that in eight years, global industry revenues could exceed half a trillion USD. ElevenEs is successfully building its … Read more

LeydenJar Closes New Investment Round to Launch First 100% Silicon Anode Production Facility

By enabling +50% higher energy density, charging times under 12 minutes, and 85% lower CO2 emissions, the company’s anodes allow for lighter, more powerful batteries. Eindhoven, Netherlands, 10 September 2025 – LeydenJar, the Dutch deep-tech company pioneering 100% pure silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries, today announced new funding to bring its breakthrough technology into full-scale production … Read more

Made in Europe: Volkswagen, PowerCo and Elli launch pioneering battery and energy technologies

Munich. The Volkswagen Group and its subsidiaries PowerCo and Elli are pushing sustainable mobility “made in Europe” at the IAA Mobility 2025. They are showcasing pioneering technologies for the automotive industry: The world’s first Group test vehicle with solid-state battery provides a glimpse of the battery technology of tomorrow. PowerCo’s Unified Cell, which will be … Read more