[New] 2026 will see the first large-scale deployment of silicon batteries in EVs.
Battery Technology
[New] 2026 will force battery manufacturers to move beyond traditional equity funding toward project finance and industrial-scale investment structures.
Battery Technology
[New] Battery Safety (SB 1271): To prevent fire hazards, all e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries sold in California must be tested by accredited labs and properly labeled starting in 2026.
Imperial Valley Press Online
[New] If lithium prices remain elevated as Scotiabank predicts, the economic case for battery recycling will become undeniable.
The Chronicle-Journal
[New] By the end of the decade, battery recycling will not be a side topic.
ReadMagazine
[New] Expect battery production bottlenecks to generate headlines throughout 2026 as legacy manufacturers attempt rapid scaling.
Automotive Manufacturing Solutions
[New] Countries developing domestic battery supply chains may find opportunities as Chinese firms seek overseas partnerships or exports to utilize spare capacity.
Net Zero Compare
[New] Battery storage is becoming cost-effective; battery costs have dropped by more than 90% since 2010 and are expected to decrease further in the coming years.
The Virginian-Pilot
[New] Western hesitation to maintain aggressive R&D investment will help cement Asia's position as the center of battery technology development.
Battery Technology
[New] Europe is projected to record the fastest regional growth during the forecast period, supported by offshore exploration initiatives and EV battery development.
Yahoo Finance Singapore
[New] In 2026, sodium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, and flow batteries will finally start to compete with the more common lithium-ion batteries as the world responds to the demand for different battery performance needs.
Power Shift Africa
[New] By 2026, home batteries will be more about function.
Energy Matters
[New] Global demand for battery metals, including lithium, graphite, cobalt, manganese, and nickel, is expected to quadruple from 3 million metric tons in 2025 to 12 million metric tons by 2035.
Quest Metals
[New] Rapid expansion in grid-scale battery storage is driving a rebound in demand expectations, with overall lithium demand projected to grow 17% to 30% in 2026.
Supply Chain Today - Home Page
[New] A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply.
Mining Weekly
[New] Lithium demand will approximately double by 2030 and triple by 2040, with similar trajectories emerging across critical battery minerals including cobalt and nickel.
Discovery Alert
[New] The number of suppliers offering U.S.-made battery energy storage system containers, modules, and cells is expected to double from three at the end of 2025 to six by the first half of 2026.
Mercomindia.com
[New] By 2026, silicon-anode batteries will likely power the next generation of electric cars and high-performance electronics, illustrating how materials innovation continues to redefine what critical means.
Intelligent Living
[New] By 2029, batteries will need to include proper labeling to ensure collection and recycling.
Waste Dive
Last updated: 18 January 2026
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