Global Scans · Batteries · Weekly Summary

• [New] Emerging technologies like solid-state batteries, flow batteries, and hydrogen storage could offer even greater efficiency and scalability in the coming years. UNDERCODE NEWS
• [New] Broadening the U.S. manufacturing base in batteries and lithium processing, the US is on track to producing all of the EV batteries it needs by 2030 in the United States. Energy.gov
• [New] Maruti Suzuki said on Friday it will install fast charging points in India's top 100 cities, one every 5 km to 10 km, and consider launching a battery rental service as it seeks to address infrastructure and cost challenges deterring consumers from buying electric cars. TimesLIVE
• [New] Global demand for ESS batteries will reach around 365 GWh in 2025, while total demand for lithium batteries will reach about 1,690 GWh. FastMarkets
• [New] Even by 2040, recycling spent batteries could only lower the need for new supplies of materials like copper, lithium and cobalt by 10%. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Tesla employs JIT for vehicle production to maintain efficiency while using JIC for batteries and other critical materials prone to supply chain disruptions. TRADLINX Blogs
• [New] Continuing to rely so heavily on lithium-ion batteries as more energy storage is needed for the global transition to sustainable energy will pose security, economic, and geopolitical risks. SciTechDaily
• [New] The INNA project, a 3,021-hectare industrial park worth $10 billion, will consist of three solar farms, three wind farms, a battery energy storage system and facilities for the production of hydrogen. Yahoo News
• [New] Saudi Aramco plans to expand its investments in lithium production in the race to build a supply chain for the metal vital for batteries to power electric cars. Peter Lewis' Money Talk
• [New] The Mutoshi project, being developed by Chemaf, could become one of the world's largest cobalt mines, which is mined along with copper and used in batteries for electric vehicles. AKM EN
• [New] China's announcement on the pending bans on battery materials and gallium processing technologies remains ambiguous and did not specify when the proposed changes could come into force. Metal Tech News
• [New] Geopolitical risks affecting global battery metal markets: Tensions between major trading partners or instability in lithium-rich regions could disrupt supply chains, affecting both supply and pricing. Discovery Alert
• India could achieve self-reliance in battery cell manufacturing by domestically recycling lithium and reusing it in batteries, an Indian government official claimed this week at a battery manufacturing conference in in New Delhi. pv magazine International
• The Jamestown facility will be an advanced lithium ion battery manufacturing cell, module and pack facility and will produce Electrovaya's proprietary lithium ion ceramic (Infinity series) cell technology. Innovatrix
• Silicon anodes could lead to batteries with double the capacity of conventional lithium-ion cells, potentially revolutionizing portable electronics and electric vehicles. PoweringAutos
• Improved recycling processes could recover up to 90% of lithium and cobalt from used batteries, contributing to a circular economy in battery production. PoweringAutos
• Over 1.7 million electric (fuel cell and battery) vehicles will be sold, driven by a mix of regional policy, TCO considerations, and increasing model availability from major OEMs. OEM Off-Highway
• Under the terms of the MOU, LevertonHELM will initially qualify technical grade lithium carbonate recovered from end-of-life EV batteries and production scrap at Altilium's recycling facilities in Devon. Batteries News
• The adoption of effective recycling strategies at European level will help to reduce the environmental impact of battery production and dependence on Chinese suppliers, and create a sustainable future for electric mobility. Battery Tech Association
• Sodium-ion batteries have the potential to support global energy sustainability goals by providing a viable alternative to lithium-ion technologies under certain conditions. Canadian Mining Journal
• In 2025, we can expect LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries to remain the cost leader due to their abundant materials, while NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) batteries, offering higher energy density, will command a premium. Pictographic
• By 2026, Ace plans to recycle 10,000 metric tons of LFP batteries annually to meet the rising demand. Polyestertime

Last updated: 26 January 2025