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Hioki RM3546 meter for nanohm resistance measurement
Hioki introduced the RM3546 resistance meter for nanohm-class measurements, offering 1-nanohm resolution, voltage protection and multiplexer support to enhance battery pack welding quality control and inline inspection.
China batteries: 179.4 GWh sales in November 2025
China's battery shipments rose to 179.4 GWh in November 2025, driven by 134.0 GWh of power batteries and year‑on‑year growth; exports and installations also increased.
Nio ET5 Deep Space Purple limited editions debut
Nio will debut Deep Space Purple ET5 and ET5 Touring limited editions on 16 December, offering cosmetic exterior upgrades while retaining existing platform, powertrain specifications and software suite.
Kenworth launches medium-duty battery-electric truck range
Kenworth has introduced medium-duty battery-electric models T280E, T380E and T480E for Class 6–8 applications; production starts 2026 and orders are open in the US and Canada.
UNIGRID launches 12V sodium-ion starter batteries
UNIGRID introduced 12V sodium-ion starter batteries offering lighter weight, higher cycle life, improved cold-cranking and drop-in form factors for OEMs and distributors.
Concentric’s PowerHIVE reaches 250,000 battery swaps
Concentric’s PowerHIVE completed 250,000 two‑minute forklift battery swaps, offering standardised batteries, centralised charging and claimed throughput, space and energy efficiencies for facilities transitioning to lithium‑ion power.
Nuvola SafeCoat separator prevents thermal runaway in tests
Nuvola reported its SafeCoat separator prevented thermal runaway during nail penetration tests and remains stable above 220°C; it is compatible with existing production lines and may reduce pack insulation needs.
Allye Energy secures order for five MAX500 systems
Allye Energy has secured an order for five MAX500 mobile battery systems to provide on-site DC fast charging for electric construction vehicles where grid constraints limit fixed infrastructure.
BASF and Welion unveil solid-state EV battery pack
BASF and Welion unveiled a solid-state EV battery pack in Guangzhou, using BASF materials to halve pack weight, improve thermal management and meet China’s GB 38031 safety standard.
Chinese wet-process separator prices may rise 30%
Major Chinese wet-process separator manufacturers have proposed price rises of up to 30 per cent, potentially adding 3–5 per cent to cell costs amid consolidation and tight sector utilisation.
Quintus launches pilot-scale warm isostatic presses
Quintus introduced QIB 300 and QIB 600 warm isostatic presses for pilot-scale all-solid-state battery production, offering high-pressure, elevated-temperature capability and services for process validation and scale-up.
LG Energy Solution partners with South8 for space batteries
LG Energy Solution and South8 Technologies will develop liquefied-gas electrolyte lithium-ion batteries for extreme-temperature aerospace use, integrating cells into KULR's One Space platform with NASA collaboration.
BorgWarner to supply battery system for HOLON shuttle
BorgWarner will supply two modular 57 kWh NMC battery packs per HOLON 15‑person Level 4 shuttle; production starts in Seneca, South Carolina in Q2 2027.
Nissan deploys second-life Leaf batteries at Victoria plant
Nissan Australia commissioned solar-plus-storage at its Dandenong casting plant using nine repurposed Gen-1 Leaf batteries and Relectrify's ReVolve system, projected to save 128 MWh and 259 tonnes CO2 annually.
BHP and Rio Tinto receive first battery-electric haul trucks
BHP and Rio Tinto will trial two Caterpillar Cat 793 XE battery-electric haul trucks at Jimblebar to assess operational viability, charging infrastructure and performance under Pilbara conditions.
Samsung SDI, BMW and Solid Power validate solid-state cells
Samsung SDI, BMW and Solid Power will jointly validate solid-state battery cells, with Samsung SDI supplying cells, BMW developing packs, and partners assessing performance for integration into BMW test vehicles.
Incat to build third battery electric ferry for Molslinjen
Incat Tasmania will build a third 129-metre battery-electric ferry for Molslinjen, with 45MWh batteries and capacity for 1,483 passengers and 500 cars on the Kattegat route.
Ola begins deliveries of 4680 Bharat Cell scooters
Ola Electric has started mass deliveries of S1 Pro+ scooters using in-house 4680 Bharat Cell batteries, advancing domestic cell and pack production and supply-chain localisation in India.
IFC to invest US$50m in GFCL EV battery materials plant
IFC will invest about US$50m in GFCL EV to develop India’s first integrated battery‑materials facility in Gujarat, supporting domestic supply chains, manufacturing capacity and job creation.
Nio starts deliveries of Onvo L90 Black Knight Edition
Nio began deliveries in China of the Onvo L90 Black Knight Edition, priced at ¥220,800 with BaaS (¥899 monthly); 999 limited units, 440 kW, 85 kWh, 570 km range.
Lotus Eletre PHEV: 355 km range, 70 kWh battery
Lotus will launch a PHEV Eletre in China January 2026 featuring a 70 kWh NMC battery, up to 355 km EV range (CLTC) and a 900V fast-charge system.
GAC Aion RT battery-swap model in MIIT filings
GAC Aion filed MIIT paperwork for a battery‑swappable RT variant, aligning with CATL’s standardised swap initiative and network expansion, with potential for lower entry pricing and subscription options.
CATL introduces Ship-Shore-Cloud zero-carbon solution
CATL's CAEV launched Ship-Shore-Cloud, integrating onboard battery and power systems, shore charging and battery-swap networks, and cloud management to streamline zero-carbon shipping and smart port operations.
Chery iCar V23 SUV to offer battery-swap option
Chery’s iCar V23 electric SUV launches with battery-swap and standard variants; swap model uses 100 kW motor, non-swap 185 kW, 15 kg weight difference and CATL battery support.
Cadillac Vistiq confirmed for China production
SAIC‑GM MIIT filings confirm China production of the Cadillac Vistiq, a mid-to-large EV SUV with dual and single-motor options, 102kWh battery and US pricing for 2026 models.
Nio begins China deliveries of Onvo L60 Black Knight
Nio has commenced deliveries in China of the limited Onvo L60 Black Knight, priced from ¥154,900 with BaaS; 666 units will be produced, featuring a rear-wheel-drive 240 kW motor.
UL Solutions broadens vehicle battery certification
UL Solutions has expanded battery-vehicle certification to electric motorcycles, scooters and construction, agriculture and mining vehicles under UL 2850 and UL 2701, supported by global laboratories and partner facilities.
Ampere, Stratus to test cobalt-free cathodes for Renault
Ampere and Stratus will evaluate Stratus's cobalt-free lithium manganese oxide cathode in Renault EV cells at Ampere’s Lardy lab, assessing performance, safety and pack-level energy density.
BYD launches Zero Defects initiative; 113.42 GWh output
BYD launched a 'Zero Defects' programme to standardise battery production and management as traction battery output reached 113.42 GWh, c.20.9% supplied to external customers.
Raytron launches thermal imaging for lithium-ion batteries
Raytron introduced thermal imaging tools to detect early battery hotspots, supporting R&D, production quality control, logistics monitoring and maintenance to reduce lithium‑ion thermal‑runaway risk.
Asahi Kasei divests Daramic business to Kingswood
Asahi Kasei has sold its Daramic lead‑battery separator unit to Kingswood Capital, reallocating resources to lithium‑ion battery separators and core growth areas under its 'Trailblaze Together' plan.
India advances high-tech manufacturing strategy
Government programmes, including Semicon India and aligned PLIs, aim to expand domestic production of semiconductors, batteries, displays and EV components to reduce imports and strengthen supply chains.
Octillion Pune battery plant now fully solar
Octillion's Pune plant now fully solar, supplying c.545 MWh annually to power an 8,200 m² facility; battery production capacity c.3 GWh and India factories targeted carbon neutral by 2027.
Altech validates safety of sodium-nickel-chloride batteries
Altech completed destructive safety tests on sodium-nickel-chloride batteries; the company reported no explosions, thermal runaway or leakage in fire, impact, overcharge, penetration and submersion scenarios.
PEM tests feasibility of 80% recycled-content battery cells
RWTH Aachen's PEM and industrial partners will investigate production and performance of lithium-ion cells containing over 80% recycled material, targeting scalable processes to meet EU recycling quotas.
EV battery charging guidance for NMC and LFP
For NMC batteries, routine charging to 80–90% and occasional monthly full charges are advised; LFP batteries require periodic 100% charges for cell balancing; vehicle BMS handles most equalisation.
WATTALPS integrates CEJN ultraFLOW couplings
WATTALPS is incorporating CEJN ultraFLOW quick couplings to streamline assembly, support immersion‑cooling thermal management and enhance durability of battery packs for heavy‑duty electric vehicles.
Tsinghua and Seres open EV battery research centre
Tsinghua University and Seres launched a joint research centre to develop next‑generation electric-vehicle battery technologies, focusing on chemistry, safety, production processes and system integration.
Envision considers 5 GWh battery assembly plant in India
Envision Group is assessing a US$34m plan to establish a 5 GWh battery assembly facility in India, importing cells from China to address rising grid-scale storage demand.
Neuron Energy raises ₹31 crore to expand EV battery capacity
Neuron Energy secured ₹31 crore in Pre‑Series B to scale manufacturing to 3GWh annually, build a Chakan (Pune) facility, and fund R&D and expansion into heavier EV segments.
Jiangxi to host 3 GWh solid-state battery capacity
Two Jiangxi projects will add 3 GWh solid‑state battery capacity, led by Pure Lithium New Energy and Sanwei Battery; initiatives target EV integration alongside broader cathode and cell expansions.
Tinci receives eight solid-state battery patents
Tinci secured eight patents for sulphide solid electrolytes, advancing pilot-stage development, kilogram-scale sampling and a mid-2026 mid-scale pilot line, supported by supply contracts with major Chinese cell manufacturers.
BYD recalls 88,981 Qin Plus DM-i sedans over battery fault
BYD is recalling 88,981 Qin Plus DM-i plug-in hybrids due to potential power‑battery output inconsistencies; remedies comprise over-the-air diagnostic updates and free battery-pack replacement after dealer inspection.
Weltmeister opens Wenzhou sales hub, resumes EX5 and E5
Weltmeister established a 200 million yuan Wenzhou sales subsidiary and plans to restart EX5 and E5 production, targeting 10,000–20,000 units in 2025 amid broader restructuring.
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