Global Scans · Batteries · Weekly Summary

• [New] Connecting more batteries across NSW to Virtual Power Plants will help make the grid more reliable and stable during periods of peak demand. NSW Climate and Energy Action
• [New] Leoch Battery will bring its full demand-side battery ESS product suites, developed to support global smart city & infrastructure on their sustainable & reliable energy needs, with superior fire safety compliance to all major IEC, CE and UL standards across the system components. The Manila Times
• [New] With the increase in use of lithium in batteries to 65%, other uses of lithium have declined to 18%, and the IEA (2023) estimates that clean energy uses will account for 90% of global lithium demand by 2030. NAE Website
• [New] LG Energy Solution will supply scrap generated during the production of EV batteries for Toyota Motor's manufacturing operations in North America, and then the extracted materials will be reused to produce EV batteries for Toyota Motor. Open Korea
• [New] Lithium is essential for electric vehicle batteries, and with Europe's push for renewable energy, the demand for lithium is expected to grow exponentially. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] Battery storage will play an increasingly important role in integrating renewable energy sources, enhancing grid stability, and enabling a cleaner, more resilient energy system through the use of advanced AI and automation technologies. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] Battery storage will play an increasingly important role in balancing supply and demand and enabling the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy system. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] Europe, China and the US will all struggle to produce enough lithium domestically to satisfy the demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The Independent
• [New] Canada has a big opportunity to capitalize on the surging domestic and global demand for critical minerals to build the batteries, solar panels and electric vehicles required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. BNN Bloomberg
• [New] Indicata, remains largely inaccessible due to high tariffs, while other global markets outside Europe could absorb internal combustion engine and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles but lack the charging infrastructure necessary to support battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption. Fleet News
• [New] Ford stated its plan to produce EV batteries at a new plant in Marshall, Michigan would be at risk if Congress eliminates federal tax credits for clean energy. National Law Review
• [New] The lithium-ion batteries supplied with Mamba Sahara e-bikes could cause spontaneous combustion while the Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes with interchangeable 720 W lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit and start a fire. Daily Mail
• [New] Large batteries are less likely to be needed in the UK and Europe, and in doing so, manufacturers could offer EREVs at a more competitive price than fully electric vehicles. Garage Wire
• [New] One in three new cars could be electric, fueled by cheaper batteries and a global initiative to move away from gasoline-powered vehicles. NenPower
• [New] The EV tipping point is nearby 2030, one in three new cars could be electric, driven by cheaper batteries and a global push to ditch gas guzzlers. Research and Markets
• [New] BNEF's projections for global levelised cost of electricity benchmarks for battery storage in 2035 show an almost 50 pc drop, with storage costs declining to $ 53/MWh. DAWN.COM
• [New] A Chinese company named CATL has come up with a battery that could change the way people use electric cars. Hindustan Times
• [New] As the world moves toward cleaner energy and greener transportation solutions, reusing EV batteries offers a significant opportunity to reduce waste and minimize the need for new raw materials. Research and Markets
• [New] With millions of EVs expected to be retired in the next decade, an increasing number of manufacturers and recyclers are focusing on the repurposing of used batteries for secondary life applications such as energy storage systems (ESS). Research and Markets
• [New] As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to accelerate globally, the number of used EV batteries is rising, creating an opportunity for their reuse in secondary applications. Research and Markets
• [New] Other third-party businesses will provide repurposed EV batteries taken out of various models like the Tesla Model S and Jaguar I-Pace to be used as energy storage in homes with solar panels. Auto Trader
• Fire At Moss Landing Could Turn Back The Clock On Battery Storage In California - A fire at the Moss Landing battery plant between Santa Cruz and Monterey could be a major setback for battery storage in the Golden State. Geoharvey

Last updated: 22 June 2025