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CATL and BMW Prepare for Upcoming Battery Passport
News•Feb 27, 2026

CATL and BMW Prepare for Upcoming Battery Passport

Chinese battery giant CATL and German automaker BMW have signed a letter of intent to deepen their partnership, targeting data exchange for the EU battery passport. The two will run pilot projects using the Catena‑X open data ecosystem to enable cross‑border data transfer, CO₂ accounting and carbon‑footprint calculations. The effort is designed to align with the EU battery passport regulation that becomes mandatory in 2027. This move expands their collaboration from product development to broader regulatory alignment.

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Lyten Completes Acquisition of Swedish Northvolt Units
News•Feb 27, 2026

Lyten Completes Acquisition of Swedish Northvolt Units

US battery developer Lyten announced the completion of its near‑$5 billion acquisition of Northvolt Ett, the Ett Expansion in Skellefteå and Northvolt Labs in Västerås, Sweden. The deal, delayed several months, brings 16 GWh of existing NMC production capacity and a large...

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Lyten Completes $5B Acquisition of Northvolt’s Swedish Battery Units
Deals•Feb 27, 2026

Lyten Completes $5B Acquisition of Northvolt’s Swedish Battery Units

US battery developer Lyten announced the completion of its acquisition of Northvolt’s Swedish assets, including Northvolt Ett, Ett Expansion and Northvolt Labs. The transaction, valued at nearly $5 billion, gives Lyten control of 16 GWh of production capacity and a major R&D...

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Fraunhofer Reveals Collaborative Project ‘ProBatman’ on Direct Battery Recycling
News•Feb 26, 2026

Fraunhofer Reveals Collaborative Project ‘ProBatman’ on Direct Battery Recycling

Fraunhofer’s FZEB has launched the ProBatman project to develop direct recycling of lithium‑ion battery cathodes, aiming to recover high‑purity materials while minimizing waste. Coordinated by Netzsch‑Gerätebau, the consortium includes BMW, EurA AG, the University of Würzburg and several technology firms,...

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Renault Partners with Basquevolt on Lithium-Metal Cells
News•Feb 24, 2026

Renault Partners with Basquevolt on Lithium-Metal Cells

Renault's Ampere division has signed a development agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate lithium‑metal battery prototypes for future electric vehicles. The partnership targets pre‑A sample cells that could deliver up to 450 Wh/kg energy density while cutting capital costs and energy use...

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EIB Grants Loan to Petit Forestier for 4,000 Electric Vehicles
Deals•Feb 19, 2026

EIB Grants Loan to Petit Forestier for 4,000 Electric Vehicles

The European Investment Bank has approved a loan to French logistics firm Petit Forestier to fund the purchase of 4,000 electric vehicles, supporting its fleet electrification. The loan amount was not disclosed.

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