Batteries

Japan solar manufacturers are strategizing to avoid head-on competition in thin, flexible panels.

The latest batteries may suffice to remove charging speed as one of the last barriers to EV adoption.

South Korean players have lost ground after betting on the US market.

Energy storage and new infrastructure projects are expanding, but the company’s core battery segment remained its main driver in 2025.

CATL subsidiary Era Electric is emerging as the next key player after Nio.

A critical mineral used in EV batteries is among the targets in Washington’s push for self-reliance.

Even as Chery, Sunwoda, and others announce new developments, the economics of solid-state batteries still have yet to add up.

High-nickel packs offer higher energy density and lighter weight, but thermal stability and cost remain hurdles.