Global Scans · Batteries · Weekly Summary

• [New] Several Chinese EV giants are shaping up as formidable competitors, as both BYD and CATL have announced plans to initiate small-scale production of solid-state EV batteries in 2027. Engadget
• [New] A solid-state battery could potentially reach 80 to 90% of its charge in a matter of minutes. Engadget
• [New] Honda took a major step toward producing its much-anticipated solid-state battery system in June 2026, striking a new partnership that it hopes will propel the automotive giant towards carbon neutrality. Engadget
• [New] Reflecting the continued momentum in home battery installations and sustained longer durations, Modo Energy's consumer energy resources forecast now reaches 28.7 GWh of household battery capacity by 2030. Modo Energy
• [New] A notable 2026 development was the rise of standalone battery storage as critical infrastructure for AI loads, with deployments focusing on safety enhancements in regions prone to environmental hazards like wildfires in the US West and Europe. Grokipedia
• [New] Sodium-ion batteries, advanced by startups like Alsym Energy, showed promise for industrial backup power and data center reliability as of early 2026, leveraging abundant materials for cost-effective, low-fire-risk storage that supports daily charge-discharge cycles. Grokipedia
• [New] Companies like CATL announced commercial-scale deployment of sodium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, highlighting their affordability due to abundant raw materials and projected costs nearing lithium-ion parity by mid-decade. Grokipedia
• [New] Today, Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced that it will begin producing lithium-iron phosphate batteries for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) enabled by a $70M investment in process retooling to be completed by Q2 2026. Ultium Cells LLC

Last updated: 09 August 2026