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forbes.comGM Develops Sodium-Ion Battery for Data Center Storage
General Motors is developing a sodium-ion battery with Peak Energy for large-scale energy storage, targeting commercialization by 2028. The company has also announced plans for a lithium manganese-rich battery for pickups and SUVs by the same year.
koreaherald.comGM Allocates $900 Million to LMR Battery Development Center
General Motors is investing $900 million in a new Battery Cell Development Center and LMR battery chemistry. The program aims to cut costs on upcoming electric vehicles while maintaining driving range.
interestingengineering.comSolidion Technology Shares Rise After Battery Platform Announcement
Solidion Technology Inc. shares increased after the company introduced its Generation Extreme-Climate Battery platform. The system is designed for low Earth orbit data centers, lunar operations, and deep-space missions.
electrek.coVanadium Flow Batteries Advance as Grid Storage Option
Vanadium redox flow batteries store energy in liquid electrolytes and separate power capacity from energy capacity. The systems are positioned as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries for utility-scale applications. Upfront costs remain a barrier to wider use.
koreaherald.comTesla Files Patent for Solvent-Free Battery Cathode Production
Tesla has filed a patent application for a new battery cathode manufacturing method that eliminates toxic liquid solvents. The process uses a microscopic structure to bind materials and is already in use at Gigafactory Texas.
thehindubusinessline.comProLogium Solid-State Battery to Power Nakayama Iron Works Machine at Japan Trade Show
ProLogium Technology announced that Nakayama Iron Works will display an electric soil improvement machine using ProLogium's solid-state battery at Japan's N-EXPO. The exhibit focuses on energy efficiency, AI, robotics, and recycling applications.
BenzingaChina Investigates EV Makers After Owners Report Range Loss Following Software Updates
Chinese authorities summoned more than eight electric vehicle manufacturers and placed three under investigation after owners reported battery range reductions of up to 125 miles and longer charging times following over-the-air software updates. The probe centers on what owners d…
notebookcheck.netEnergizer Replaces 2025 Child Shield Coin Batteries with New Titanium-Alloy Version
Energizer on May 7, 2026, began selling new coin lithium batteries made from proprietary titanium alloy designed to reduce injury risk if swallowed. The batteries replace the 3in1 Child Shield line discontinued this year and include child-resistant packaging, a saliva-activated b…
finance.yahoo.comPorsche to Refocus Core Business by Closing Three Non-Core Subsidiaries
The German automaker announced the closures of Cellforce Group, Porsche eBike Performance and Cetitec on Friday, with more than 500 employees set to lose their jobs. CEO Michael Leiters cited the need to refocus on core business as part of a strategic realignment first outlined i…
The VergeEnergizer Releases Titanium Alloy Coin Batteries
Energizer introduced its Ultimate Child Shield line of 20 mm coin lithium batteries on May 6, 2026. The batteries use a proprietary titanium alloy and include a blue dye and bitter coating. They replace the company's 2025 3in1 Child Shield models.
Walter Tau / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Scientists Develop New Approach to Suppress Lithium Dendrite Growth in Metal Batteries
Researchers have introduced an interfacial excess charge distribution factor to address lithium dendrite growth in lithium metal batteries. The factor integrates electrode surface excess charge, charge depletion rate, and solvation chemistry, capturing dynamic equilibrium at the…
Georgia National Guard from United States / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)CATL Signs Three-Year Deal to Supply 60 GWh of Sodium-Ion Batteries to HyperStrong
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has signed a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing HyperStrong Technology to deliver 60 GWh of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage projects. The deal builds on a November 2025 framework agreement and highlights CATL's advanc…
teslarati.comTesla to Begin Volume Production of Semi Truck in 2026 at Nevada Facility
Tesla announced that its Semi truck will enter volume production in 2026 at the Giga Nevada factory. The updated model features a 4680 battery pack and a 500-mile range. The company stated that the vehicle offers lower operating costs compared to diesel trucks for fleet operators…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewOne Nation Extends Ceasefire While Maintaining Blockade as Talks Collapse
Plans for scheduled talks between two nations have collapsed, according to a business report. One side extended a ceasefire agreement while continuing a maritime blockade amid regional tensions. Separately, a company unveiled a new vehicle battery that charges to near full capaci…