3rd March 2027

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

Europe

Asahi Kasei licenses novel electrolyte technology to EAS Batteries for the market launch of an ultra-high power cell

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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

Stellantis Advances Global Robotaxi Strategy With New Collaboration With NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn

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Stellantis announced a new collaboration with NVIDIA, Uber Technologies, Inc., and Foxconn to explore the joint development and future deployment of Level 4 (driverless) autonomous vehicles for robotaxi services worldwide. This initiative marks significant progress in Stellantis’ global robotaxi strategy, following its recently announced agreement with Pony.ai to test autonomous vehicles in Europe. Together, these efforts position … Read more

Saft AirLion™ lithium-ion aviation battery passes thermal runaway safety testing with flying colors

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October 15, 2025, Las Vegas (US) – Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has successfully completed stringent DO-311A full thermal runaway battery containment testing for its AirLion™, lithium-ion (Li-ion) aviation battery. This is an important step towards the commercial application of this game-changing 28-volt (V) battery for onboard backup and engine starting applications. DO-311A is administered by … Read more

Ecobat Announces Sale of U.K. Operations to Funds Advised by Splitstone Capital LLP

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Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in the United Kingdom to funds advised by Splitstone Capital LLP, a U.K.-based private equity firm.  The transaction encompasses Ecobat’s facility in Matlock, the largest battery recycling plant in … Read more

Securing Europe’s Battery Supply Chain with a New EU Partnership

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Subotica, Serbia / Tirana, Albania – October 13, 2025 – At the high-level EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum held yesterday in Tirana, Albania, ElevenEs CEO, Nemanja Mikać, signed a Joint Declaration of Support for the ElevenEs Battery Manufacturing Expansion with representatives from the European Commission (DG ENEST) and the Development Agency of Serbia, in presence of the President of the … Read more

Francesco Ciancia Rejoins Stellantis to Lead Global Manufacturing

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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

ELECTRIC DIVERSITY EXPANDS:MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKS INTRODUCES NEW MEMBERS OF THE eACTROS-FAMILY

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Leinfelden-Echterdingen – Mercedes-Benz Trucks will unveil the expanded portfolio of the second-generation battery-electric eActros for the first time on September 30. Based on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the offering will be modularly extended to include a wide range of new variants — including tractor units and flatbed chassis with different wheelbases, models with two battery … Read more

Aralab and Data CoLab join the BAT

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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

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

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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

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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