
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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...
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.