Global Scans · Batteries · Weekly Summary

• [New] Batteries and EVs are driving robust demand - global demand for lithium is expected to more than triple through 2030. Farmonaut
• [New] Despite challenges like batteries weighing 50 times more than equivalent fuel and vulnerability to harsh weather, the Alia offers lower maintenance through simplified designs and quick 20-40 minute recharges, positioning Norway as a pioneer in sustainable aviation. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] With LeydenJar's Eindhoven manufacturing facility, PlantOne, full-rate production of battery cells starts in 2027. IO+
• [New] Cost Reductions: Average EV battery costs dropped to USD 149/kWh in 2023 and are expected to decline further to USD 80/kWh by 2026, accelerating EV affordability. EMobility+
• [New] Global EV deliveries, including battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, are forecast to increase by 24.5% in 2025. Autovista24
• [New] While Meta has just announced a wave of new glasses, and the new Ray-Ban and Oakley models have excellent improved battery life, it's likely that glasses coming 2026 will be even more evolved. CNet
• [New] The battery innovation, if commercialized at scale, could provide Tesla a critical moat against an increasingly crowded EV space. Katusa Research
• [New] Battery innovations could close the gap between high-performance and standard batteries, benefiting both users and Tesla's product longevity. Katusa Research
• [New] The U.S. has emerged as a battleground for EV policy, with the IRA's 2024-2025 provisions mandating that batteries and critical minerals not be sourced from foreign entities of concern like China or Russia to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit New Regulations Create Challenges, Opportunities .... Ainvest
• [New] Battery technology remains another crucial area, with Hyundai setting a goal to reduce battery costs by 30%, increase energy density by 15%, and cut charging times by 15% by 2027. EVinfo.net
• [New] Launching in 2027, Extended Range EVs will utilize high-performance batteries and motors to deliver EV-like driving experiences with more than 600 miles (960 km) of range through optimized battery-engine integration. Hyundai
• [New] The demand for lithium batteries is accelerating across top emerging industries, projected to reach 4.7 terawatt-hours by 2030. Lithium Battery Company
• The Pixel Watch 4 will offer longer battery life, with up to 40 hours of charge. Business Insider
• The period from now until 2026 is widely regarded as a crucial window for sodium-ion batteries to establish a presence in niche markets and initiate scaled commercialization. CarNewsChina.com
• The clear leaders poised to dominate the next three years are solid-state batteries and AI-enabled appliances, both projected to nearly quadruple their user base. TechBullion
• Prometheus will deploy its liquid-cooled data center infrastructure alongside Engie's renewable and battery storage assets, starting with the addition of AI-ready data center compute capacity at certain sites next year. JD Supra
• ATR's flagship project HERACLES (Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft Concept for Low EmissionS) will define an ultra-efficient regional aircraft concept integrating hybrid-electric propulsion, high-performance batteries and a thermal engine compatible with 100% SAF. GreenAir News
• 2027 will see the launch of high-performance batteries and motors in Hyundai's Extended Range EVs to deliver more than 960 km of range through optimised battery-engine integration. Sgcarmart
• The Battery Logistics Centers will be operational in France, the United Kingdom, and Spain by the end of the year, with plans to expand into seven additional countries by 2027. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Ducati's MotoE bike will serve as the lab rat for VW's solid-state battery electric offerings of the future. New Atlas
• By 2030, Hyundai aims to sell 3.3 million electrified vehicles annually, including more than 18 hybrid models and a comprehensive battery electric vehicle (BEV) line-up. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 12 October 2025