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ION-LINE ULTRA: Presence Sensor Upgrade Enhances User Convenience 

asecos GmbH, experts in hazardous materials storage and handling, has enhanced the ION-LINE ULTRA safety cabinet for storing and charging lithium batteries with an intelligent upgrade: the safety cabinet is now optionally available with a presence sensor. The aim is to combine the highest level of safety with maximum user convenience.  The ULTRA, the premium … Read more

Basquevolt promotes the development and industrialization of solid-state battery technology with the support of the PERTE VEC

Basquevolt’s participation is structured into two projects: Basquevolt’s participation in PERTE VEC, through its R&D&i and training projects, represents a decisive step toward consolidating an innovative and competitive industry in the field of solid-state battery technology. The combination of advanced technological research, based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, together with the training of the … Read more

LeydenJar Closes New Investment Round to Launch First 100% Silicon Anode Production Facility

By enabling +50% higher energy density, charging times under 12 minutes, and 85% lower CO2 emissions, the company’s anodes allow for lighter, more powerful batteries. Eindhoven, Netherlands, 10 September 2025 – LeydenJar, the Dutch deep-tech company pioneering 100% pure silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries, today announced new funding to bring its breakthrough technology into full-scale production … Read more

Faraday Institution commits a further £9m to battery research to deliver commercial impact

Project commenced to advance battery formation, ageing and testing for efficient and sustainable manufacturing. HARWELL, UK (3 September 2025) The Faraday Institution has announced a £9 million commitment to build on its application-inspired research programme to deliver the battery innovations of tomorrow. The two new projects, that will begin in October 2025, include, for the first time, … Read more

Q2 2025 Patent Insights on Silicon Anode Li-ion Battery: Staying Ahead in a Fast-Moving Sector

As global research and development in Li-ion batteries accelerates, silicon anode technology is becoming a major focus as a key innovation area. KnowMade’s Patent Monitoring Service for Silicon Anode Li-ion Batteries enables you to stay ahead of the curve by tracking cutting-edge advancements and leading industry stakeholders.  Diversified Inventions and Rising Strategic Interest in Silicon Anode Technologies … Read more

POWERING THE FUTURE OF TIMELESS DESIGN: BANG & OLUFSEN PARTNERS WITH BREATHE BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFESPAN AND PRODUCT LONGEVITY

Disposable tech is out. Bang & Olufsen and BREATHE Battery Technologies are leading the shift towards lasting intelligent design. Together, they are reimagining timeless technology – where performance meets beauty, and longevity and circularity are engineered from the outset.  By integrating BREATHE’s battery software into future product development, Bang & Olufsen is deepening its commitment … Read more

RISE Urges Europe to Take the Lead in Next-Generation Battery Innovation to Stay Competitive in the Global EV Race

The global race for electric vehicles is speeding up. Europe is falling behind in battery innovation, and without decisive and coordinated action we could lose our vital automotive industry.The Swedish research institute RISE urges the development of a new European strategy — one that puts sustainability and innovation at the forefront of the battery and … Read more

Integrals Power’s LMFP cells pass 1,000-cycle milestone in QinetiQ testing 

Milton Keynes, DD.07.2025: The rich Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material developed by Integrals Power has successfully passed the 1000-cycle milestone in on-going durability testing. The on-going test programme, conducted by world-renowned testing and research company QinetiQ, has been running for more than five months and has now accumulated more than 1,000 charge and discharge cycles … Read more

Solid-State Battery Patent Trends Q2 2025

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – July 09, 2025 │ We are pleased to announce the release of our comprehensive Q2 2025 report on the burgeoning field of solid-state batteries. This report provides essential insights into recent patent application trends and highlights the notable innovations shaping the next generation of battery technologies. KnowMade specializes in transforming patent data and … Read more

Leading automakers and battery development organisations form Steering Group for Battery Parameter eXchange battery modelling standard

HARWELL, UK (3 July 2025) Representatives from five leading European organisations: AVL, BMW Group, Fortescue ZERO, SINTEF and TNO, will form the Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) Steering Group, which will also include UK battery start-ups and Faraday Institution researchers.   The Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) is an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models that has been developed … Read more