Global Scans · Batteries · Weekly Summary

• [New] Low Carbon Transport: Across the world, the demand for sustainable transport is increasing, providing investors with ample investment opportunities in electric vehicles, battery technologies and emission reduction systems. AXA IM Core
• [New] Batteries are central to Europe's green transition - powering electric vehicles, storing renewable energy, and supporting the EU's goal of climate neutrality by 2050. Innovation News Network
• [New] Batteries that can no longer be repurposed will be responsibly recycled at parent company Altilium's battery recycling facilities in Devon, helping to recover critical materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel for reuse in the EV battery supply chain. Fleet News
• [New] As more battery and fuel cell electric vehicles appear on Australian roads, it is critical that appropriate safety standards are established and that the new generation of vehicles are at least as safe as the vehicles with internal combustion engines they will replace. Australian Hydrogen Council
• [New] As the London Fire Brigade's #ChargeSafe campaign continues to raise public awareness, a growing number of organizations are stepping up efforts to address the risks posed by lithium battery fires. metroSTOR UK
• [New] With 50,000 acres positioned adjacent to Exxon, Chevron, and Standard Lithium in the Smackover, the race is on to see who will be the first to produce commercial battery grade lithium. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] The Chenzhou lithium discovery creates potential for shortened supply chains that could address some of the cost pressures currently facing China's battery and EV manufacturers. Discovery Alert
• [New] Battery storage is crucial to unlocking the full potential of solar power and enabling the UK to meet its net zero targets. Alexandra Security Limited
• [New] The introduction of tighter regulations regarding portable batteries on planes is part of a broader global effort to address the risks posed by lithium-ion technology. Travel And Tour World
• [New] On top of expected tariffs, there was already a 3.5% tariff on all lithium-ion batteries and a 7.5% tariff on batteries from China that's set to increase to 25% in 2026. GOBankingRates
• [New] Huawei theorizes that its battery technology could deliver around 1,864 miles of range and achieve a 10% to 80% charge in under five minutes, which would mark a transformative leap for electric vehicles. Interesting Engineering
• [New] Large-scale storage technologies like massive batteries, pumped-storage hydroelectric facilities, and innovative ideas like storing heat in hot sand - currently piloted in Finland - could absorb excess power and release it on demand. Elcabildo
• [New] Batteries play a crucial role in advancing the green transition, supporting sustainable mobility, and contributing to climate neutrality by 2050. Environment
• [New] As global EV adoption accelerates, nations that control the vital battery supply chains will undoubtedly capture a disproportionate share of value and influence. Latest News, Breaking News, LIVE News, Top News Headlin
• [New] Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell's Building Automation segment shared: As lithium-ion battery use grows rapidly across data centers, EV infrastructure and grid-scale energy storage, the risk of fire is increasing in parallell. Fire & Safety Journal Americas
• [New] With demand for li-ion batteries expected to grow by over 30% annually through 2030 to greater than $400 billion, battery safety solutions are increasingly critical for sectors ranging from renewable energy to cloud computing. Automation.com
• [New] The developments in Battery Energy Storage Systems for solar and wind energy will be favourably impacted, especially in the extreme climates that India is classified into. The Battery Magazine
• [New] Japan's METI provides substantial R&D funding and deployment subsidies for solid-state battery development and pilot projects, recognizing their potential for higher energy density and safety. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• [New] Hybrid utility solar installations paired with battery energy storage are already directly competing with onshore wind costs, while projections suggest that utility-scale battery systems may undercut coal and gas power generation costs by 2040 in markets outside the United States. NenPower
• [New] Investments of US$ 1.2 trillion in battery energy storage systems will be essential to support the installation of over 5,900 GW of new wind and solar capacity globally through 2034. NenPower
• By 2030, more than 2 million metric tons of EV batteries will reach end-of-life every year-equivalent in weight to 500,000 full-size SUVs. Waste Advantage Magazine
• UK battery electric vehicle (EV) production is set to far outpace that of many markets in Europe and around the world over the coming years, with almost all new cars manufactured domestically expected to be electric. no2nuclearpower
• The Malaysia project, with a planned annual capacity of 38 GWh, will focus on energy storage batteries and is scheduled to begin construction between 2025 and 2026, with completion expected within approximately 2.5 years. TaiyangNews - All About Solar Power

Last updated: 13 July 2025