Global Scans · Batteries · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2025, China's battery production capacity is projected to reach 4,800 GWh, four times the expected global demand. Manufacturing@MIT's Substack
• [New] Cathode production will make a big impactAnode production or removing anodes entirely is being worked onTesla is no longer supply constrained for vehicle batteries, but is constrained on LFP batteries for North America due to tariffs. Not a Tesla App
• [New] The energy sector accounts for over 90% of overall battery demand, and the transition to cleaner power generation will require 1,200 gigawatts of battery storage capacity by 2030. ABC Money
• [New] News that battery recycling will help the US become less reliant on foreign imports and help bolster energy independence and national security. Current News
• [New] The UK-based clean technology company says its ACT 3 scale-up plant will put the UK at the forefront of sustainable battery materials production globally. Current News
• [New] Parallel will work with Genesee & Wyoming Inc. to begin commercial deployment of autonomous battery-electric rail cars along a 160-mile stretch of two Georgia railroads. Progressive Railroading
• [New] The future trends expected in China's lithium-ion battery industry include advancements in technology, policy support, increased production capacity, and sustainability initiatives. PoweringAutos
• [New] In mid-March, California-based Sublue Technology Inc. announced a recall of more than 40,000 lithium-ion batteries used in Sublue-branded underwater scooters, citing a fire hazard risk. NTD
• [New] New York-based Casely Inc. is recalling roughly 429,200 power banks sold across the United States, citing a fire risk posed by its batteries. NTD
• [New] By 2030 and beyond, mass deployment of utility-scale batteries should help significantly compensate for the limits of renewables and likely put the coal industry in terminal decline. Securities.io
• [New] If China tightens its export controls, the U.S. could quickly see surging prices for batteries and grid storage, which would raise energy prices and significantly drive up the cost of electric vehicles. The Atlantic
• [New] The groundbreaking ACT 3 scale-up plant will place the UK at the forefront of sustainable battery materials production and underscores Altilium's commitment to building a national battery recycling ecosystem, supporting industrial resilience, energy security and economic growth. ATF Professional
• [New] Zero could not be reached without the electrical component and few if any of the global builders were prepared to take on battery and energy storage at the power levels required to remain competitive. MarineLink
• [New] If Africa sticks to exporting raw minerals, it will capture only $55 billion from a value chain worth $8.8 trillion in batteries and electric vehicles. Ecofin Agency
• [New] First and foremost, the vivo T4 5G will pack a 7,300 mAh battery, which is 46% bigger than the battery on the vivo T3 (5,000 mAh). Smartprix
• [New] While typical disposables offer around 600 puffs, newer models boast up to 2400 puff counts and beyond, thanks to larger e-liquid capacities and more powerful batteries like the 850 mAh battery. JM Wholesale Ltd
• [New] The solar energy sector will continue to grow in South Africa as many opportunities, such as battery energy storage, remain untapped and technological advancements allow for increased energy production while using less land. Engineering News
• [New] By 2030, the UK may require up to 40% of the current global lithium production and up to 30% of global graphite production to meet the demands of the battery production sector. Battery-Tech Network
• [New] With growing demand from the battery production sector, the UK is expected to need up to 40% of current global lithium production and up 30% of current global graphite production by 2030. ATF Professional
• [New] Increasing domestic recycling, cell component production, and battery manufacturing simultaneously - in other words, investing in the growth of the entire domestic EVB supply chain - has the potential to create between 84,000 and 125,000 jobs in the United States in 2032. RMI
• [New] The lead-acid battery is expected to remain the dominant choice in the coming years, while the lithium-ion battery is steadily gaining wider acceptance within the rail industry. Evertiq AB
• [New] The battery and associated energy storage boom for the U.S. grid could face new financial pressures, since most materials in U.S.-made batteries are imported. Sustainable Tech Partner for Green IT Service Providers
• [New] An Oxford University team is investigating creating a net zero power grid from millions of additional grid-edge devices including electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home / community batteries, which they say could replace several major power plants. Oxford Clarion

Last updated: 27 April 2025