Notable Events
Cover and introductionp.1
IndustryOverviewp.5
IndustryNotable Eventsp.7
IndustryIndustry Value Chainp.21
IndustryFinancep.50
IndustryCostsp.68
IndustryCell & Pack Manufacturingp.83
IndustryApplicationsp.127
IndustryApplications: EVp.130
IndustryApplications: Stationary Energy Storagep.182
IndustryApplications: Data Centersp.233
IndustryApplications: Aviation, Drones, Spacep.243
IndustryApplications: Roboticsp.256
IndustryApplications: Otherp.264
IndustrySafetyp.266
IndustryCell Design and Materialsp.282
IndustryCell Design and Materials: Li-Ionp.297
IndustryCell Design and Materials: Lithium Sulfurp.360
IndustryCell Design and Materials: Solid-Statep.367
IndustryCell Design and Materials: Sodium-Ionp.387
IndustryCell Design and Materials: Alternative Chemistriesp.397
IndustrySupply Chain: Upstream and Midstreamp.419
IndustrySupply Chain: Recycling & Secondary Marketsp.439
IndustrySoftware / AIp.455
ChinaOverviewp.486
ChinaHistoryp.489
ChinaPolicy Landscapep.498
ChinaTalent & Ecosystem Maturityp.505
ChinaCapitalp.510
ChinaSupply Chainp.518
ChinaTechnology Innovationp.536
AcademiaOverviewp.552
AcademiaResearch Trendsp.555
AcademiaSeminal Literaturep.560
AcademiaFundamentalsp.571
AcademiaLithium-Ionp.575
AcademiaSolid State Batteriesp.594
AcademiaBattery Degradation and Performancep.605
AcademiaNew / Alternative Chemistriesp.618
AcademiaFast Charging & Extreme Fast Chargingp.630
AcademiaArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learningp.632
AcademiaBattery Management System (BMS)p.638
AcademiaRecyclingp.642
AcademiaBattery Safetyp.649
TalentOverviewp.653
TalentWorkforce Landscapep.657
TalentEmerging Trendsp.662
TalentPolicy & Immigrationp.668
TalentCompensation & Benefitsp.675
TalentIndustry Sentimentp.680
TalentSkills & Training Gapsp.687
TalentEducational Developmentp.692
TalentWorkforce Researchp.698
TalentAccess & Advancementp.702
PolicyNorth Americap.706
PolicyEuropep.724
PolicyAsiap.731
PolicyLegalp.737
CommunityConferencesp.755
PredictionsThe Next 12 Monthsp.760
Closing pagesp.762
Directory profiles (12)
Organizations mentioned or cited on this 2025 report page. A historical mention does not establish current products, availability or endorsement.
Sources and links on page 16 (14)
Links embedded in the original report PDF, including citations and other references. These destinations have not been independently reviewed. Links open in a new tab.
- https://www.kedglobal.com/batteries/newsView/ked202509030009
- https://news.metal.com/newscontent/103512414/EVE-Energy-launches-solid-state-battery-production-base-in-Chengdu
- https://www.catl.com/en/news/6527.html
- https://driving.ca/auto-news/industry/canada-2026-electric-vehicle-ev-mandate-delay-postponed
- https://www.lgcorp.com/media/release/29349
- https://battery-news.de/en/2025/09/15/government-to-fund-inobat-project-in-spain/
- https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/16/sk-on-opens-pilot-plant-to-fast-track-solid-state-batteries/
- https://uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/ford-to-cut-up-to-1000-jobs-at-german-plant-amid-weak-ev-demand--report-4264008?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=yahoo&utm_campaign=yahoo-uk
- https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/19/europes-first-lithium-refinery-opens-in-germany#:~:text=AMG%20Lithium%20opened%20Europe's%20first,into%20battery%2Dcompatible%20lithium%20hydroxide.
- https://www.lgcorp.com/media/release/28152
- https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/newsroom/detail/hyundai-motor-and-kia-team-up-with-hyundai-steel-and-ecopro-bm-to-enhance-ev-battery-technology-0000000835
- https://news.metal.com/newscontent/102969477/gasgoo-daily-saic-gm-catl-launch-6c-ultra-fast-charging-lfp-battery
- https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/sodium-ion-battery-natron-energy-shutters-halts-NC-factory-plans/759479/
- https://batteriesnews.com/koreas-major-us-investment-projects-halted-as-detained-lg-energy-battery-workers-set-for-release/#google_vignette
Text on page 16
Notable Events: September Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took nearly 300 Korean skilled workers into custody, at the Hyundai-LG battery plant construction site in Georgia
CATL unveiled Shenxing Pro LFP, long life & long range battery for Europe. The first LFP battery to deliver 758 kms WLTP and 12 years / 1000 000 lifespan.
InoBat received 54M€ funding, from Spanish ministry of industry, for battery cell plant in Spain.
LG Chem announced a supply agreement for cathode active materials to Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES) in Japan targeting to start production in 2026.
US based Natron Energy has ceased operations,, halting plans for a giant $1.4 billion factory in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Canada delayed the introduction of its 20% EV sales mandate by one year.
SK On opened a pilot plant to fast-track solid state batteries.
Hyundai, Kia worked on new LFP cathode process with Ecopro to eliminate the precursor production step, reducing import reliance from China and lowering cost.
LGES secured a 107GWh battery deal with Mercedes for LG’s next-generation “46 series” batteries.
Toyota Tsusho acquired 25% of LG Chem CAM plant in Gumi Korea, lowering Huayou Cobalt's ownership from 49% to 24% to qualify for US tax credits as a non-PFE.
Ford cut 1000 jobs at its Cologne factory due to weak EV demand.
SAIC-GM and CATL presented 6C ultra fast-charging LFP battery to be used on the upgraded Ultium platform.
EVE Energy lanched new solid-state battery factory in Chengdu China to reach a capacity of 500 000 cells produced annually. A significant step towards industrialization of solid state batteries.
AMG lithium opened Europe first refinery to produce 20 000 Tons of LiOH.
Extracted from the PDF; charts and images may read imperfectly.