DHL Supply Chain has signed a long-term contract to advance sustainable battery recycling with Fortum Battery Recycling, the company announced June 25.
June 30, 2025Batteries News Updates
Battery industry updates today brings coverage of advances in energy storage, electrification trends and regulatory developments affecting commercial transportation and logistics. This category highlights reporting on battery technology innovation, supply-chain dynamics, policy impacts and adoption challenges as fleets integrate electric vehicles and related systems. Content also examines market shifts, sustainability goals and safety considerations shaping the role of batteries in the future of trucking and freight movement.
Northvolt to Stop Production at End of June Without Buyer
Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt will stop production at its last remaining factory in northern Sweden at the end of June if it fails to find a buyer before then.
May 22, 2025US Sets the Stage for Duties on Battery Materials From China
The U.S. Commerce Department set the stage for anti-subsidy duties on imports of key battery components from China, after concluding materials had been unfairly subsidized.
May 21, 2025Clarios Releases New Battery Technology to Reduce Idling
Clarios has released a battery-monitoring technology, IdleLess, that provides real-time insights on heavy-duty vehicles while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
April 29, 2025Texas Is Becoming the Epicenter of US Battery Expansion
The Lone Star State may be the heart of America’s oil and gas map, but it’s quickly becoming the biggest installer of a technology key for renewables development: battery storage.
April 11, 2025Northvolt Cuts Workforce to 1,700 as Part of Bankruptcy
Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt AB will continue to operate in Sweden with a staff of 1,700 while its remaining employees will be laid off.
March 31, 2025CATL, Nio Sign $346M Deal to Expand Battery-Swapping Grid
The world’s largest battery manufacturer, CATL, has agreed to invest up to $346 million in building out a battery-swapping network across China in collaboration with EV maker Nio.
March 18, 2025Toyota Aids LG Battery Plant With $1.5 Billion Order
Toyota has agreed to shift a $1.5 billion order with LG Energy Solution to bolster operations at a Michigan battery plant after General Motors backed out of the project.
February 18, 2025Toyota Announces EV and Battery Push in China and US
TOKYO — Toyota is developing and making electric vehicles and EV batteries in China, the Japanese automaker said Feb. 5, under a new partnership with the Shanghai government.
February 5, 2025Battery Maker LG Energy Slashes Spending on EV Demand Risks
Battery maker LG Energy Solution said it will make major cuts to spending this year, though it expects a rebound in sales, as major uncertainties hang over the global electric vehicle sector.
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