- Highlights from 2025 Solid-State & Sodium-Ion Battery Summit - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The annual Solid-State & Sodium-Ion Battery Summit was held August 12-13 in Chicago, IL, with the solid-state and sodium-ion discussions split into two separate tracks. Although they overlap, sodium-ion is primarily looking to beat LFP as a low cost and plentiful alternative, whereas solid-state promises to supplant some of the currently-best… more..
- Follow the Money: Silicon, BESS Acquisition, Batteries in the Kitchen - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Funding rounds this month in the battery space include big money for silicon battery materials, a push into battery-operated kitchen appliances, zinc gel lithium replacement, and more. more..
- Hundred-Megawatt Robotic Chargers, Flying Electric Buses, and a Lithium-Sulfur Battery Update - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The 2025 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe continued with presentations across varied topics around transportation electrification. Collected here are some select discussions about faster charging standards and equipment, planned advances with aircraft electrification, and edging toward competitive lithium-sulfur batteries. more..
- To Power Efficient Lithium-ion Battery Recycling, Turn to Advanced Analytical Technologies - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Between the increased use of Li-ion batteries, new regulatory requirements in global markets and the need to responsibly use critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, battery recycling is emerging as an essential consideration around sustainability. more..
- EV Battery Innovation Will Push Manufacturers to New Heights - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | A mixed outlook remains for the future of electric vehicles in the United States and globally. Q2 revealed growth for some manufacturers, declines for others, and a cautious outlook for the rest of the year stateside amid announcements that would roll back discounts for consumers. To make progress, the industry will… more..
- OEMs at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe 2025 - BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the 15th international Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe held in Mainz, Germany, June 23-26, 2025, we heard from several automotive OEMs in keynotes and additional presentations, discussing very high power batteries for hybrids, which newer chemistries they are focused on, and how these chemistries can be integrated into standard form… more..
- How to Select Batteries Based on Technology, Lifespan, Capacity, and Maintenance to Determine Total Cost of Ownership - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The onetime purchase price for a flooded lead-acid battery can be as little as half that of advanced technologies. However, many consumers do not account for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Lifetime costs of flooded batteries—including watering, maintenance, multiple replacement batteries, and employee time—can equal or exceed other advanced battery types.… more..
- Batteries Beyond EVs: Planes, Trains, and Trucking - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Creating high density battery systems for trucking, rail, planes, and ships presents different challenges than consumer-oriented EVs. At the 2025 International Battery Seminar and Exhibit earlier this year, engineers from Daimler Truck North America, and the Department of Energy shared the most recent developments in high density applications and the race… more..
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Announces New Chief Operations Officer
September 19, 2025
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Rochester
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NY
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United States
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation (“Arnold”), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance magnets, electric motors and precision thin metals, announces a significant leadership transition within its operations team. Effective August 8, 2025, Brian Prodin, CPSM, has assumed the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO), succeeding Larry Cozart, who is retiring after nine years of distinguished service. Under the leadership of Brian Prodin, Arnold will intensify its focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer-driven solutions. During his tenure as COO, Larry Cozart made a lasting impact on Arnold’s growth and operational success. He was a champion for critical investments, continuously fostered innovation …
Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Solutions to Optimize Manufacturing Processes of Safer, More Powerful Batteries with Next-Generation Twin-Screw Extrude
September 18, 2025
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Waltham
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MA
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United States
Overview: Driven by the growing global demand for energy storage and electric mobility solutions, such as electric vehicles (EVs), Thermo Fisher Scientific has expanded its solutions for battery manufacturers. The new Thermo Scientific™ Energy 16 PROTECT Glovebox with integrated Energy 16 Twin-Screw Extruder enhances battery electrode processing, a critical aspect of battery performance and efficiency. With continuous working processes that reduce inconsistencies, the Energy 16 saves labor resources and prioritizes safety with containment solutions. Lithium-ion battery materials need to be processed under dry or inert conditions to protect the sensitive chemicals involved. To fulfill this need, the Energy 16 solution …
AMADA WELD TECH to Showcase Advanced Battery and EV Welding Solutions at The Battery Show 2025
September 12, 2025
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Monrovia
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CA
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United States
AMADA WELD TECH, INC., a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding equipment and systems, announces that it will showcase its latest battery and EV welding technologies at The Battery Show on October 6–9, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. Visitors to the AMADA WELD TECH booth will see live demonstrations highlighting a wide range of solutions designed to improve efficiency, traceability, and weld quality in battery and EV manufacturing. SOLUTIONS & EQUIPMENT FOR BATTERY PACK MANUFACTURING Attendees will see battery pack welding demonstrations using AMADA WELD TECH’s TL-188B-EZ weld head and UB-4000 Linear DC …
QuantumScape and PowerCo Debut Solid-State Batteries in Ducati Motorcycle at IAA Mobility
September 8, 2025
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San Jose
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CA
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United States
QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, and PowerCo SE, the battery company of the Volkswagen Group, today premiered the world's first live demonstration of QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering an electric vehicle. The breakthrough technology was showcased in a Ducati motorcycle equipped with QSE-5 battery cells, produced using the QS Cobra production process, during the Volkswagen Group's press conference at IAA Mobility in Munich. This demonstration represents a significant advancement in battery technology, showcasing the first anode-free solid-state batteries to move from laboratory discovery to real-world vehicle. QS’s revolutionary technology is ultimately aimed at …
TUAL and Polarium announce strategic partnership to power EV charging at grid-constrained sites with intelligent battery packs
September 2, 2025
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Bicester
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United Kingdom
TUAL, the pioneering developer of ultra-deployable charging solutions for commercial electric vehicles, today announces a strategic partnership with Polarium Energy Solutions – a leading manufacturer of advanced lithium‑ion battery systems. Polarium will supply its all-new, high-performance, modular and scalable LFP battery solutions to power TUAL’s PowerUp Charger – a pro-grade, fast, cost-effective and fully mobile DC charging solution that can be deployed rapidly and upgraded seamlessly as needed – all without the need for costly, time-intensive grid upgrades. The collaboration leverages Polarium’s modular, intelligent battery systems designed for safety, scalability, and remote connectivity – enabling TUAL’s PowerUp Charger to deliver …
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- International Battery Seminar Announces 2025 Best of Show Competitors BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Finalists have been named in the 2025 Best of Show Awards competition to be held next week at the International Battery Seminar in Orlando. Twenty-eight new products will be on...
- Organic Cathode Makes Sodium-Ion Batteries Competitive with Lithium BATTERY POWER NEWS | Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have identified a redox-active organic cathode material that excels in sodium-ion batteries, enabling energy density com...
- DOE Announces Battery Recycling Grants BATTERY POWER NEWS | Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $44.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for eight projects that will lower costs of recyclin...
- Follow the Money: Iron-Air Batteries, Risk Management Software, Sodium-Ion Batteries, More BATTERY POWER ONLINE | The battery industry continue to see major investments as the world transitions toward more sustainable power solutions. Here are October’s funding rounds for energy and battery...
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