Japan has designated batteries for energy storage as important under an economic security law and earmarked close to $2.4 billion to support their supply and development

The investment, from a British consortium that includes mining giant Glencore, will go into a wind energy-powered industrial park on Sulawesi island

The Japanese vehicle-maker is ramping up its investment in its new factory in North Carolina as it bids to join the EV elite

The battery plant, set to built in the state of Georgia, will have an annual production capacity of 30 gigawatt-hours, enough for 300,000 EVs, the battery giants said

More than half of China’s total investments in Europe last year were in Europe's green industries, particularly car battery plants, a new report has revealed

The announcements follow new US sourcing requirements for EV battery components and critical minerals in order for car buyers to qualify for up to $7,500 in credits

The plant will produce 50,000 tonnes per year of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) for cathodes, using lithium carbonate as an input

The South Korean government and battery producers LG Energy Solution, Samsung and SK On will together invest in the next generation of power cells

The Chinese electric vehicle maker is pushing to make battery swapping a viable alternative to rivals' rapid-charging technology

The batteries will have greater energy density and perform better than lithium-ion phosphate batteries, the company's chairman said

China's securities regulator has questioned why the battery maker needs so much capital after it raised $6.56 billion in a domestic share placement last year

Xi Jinping’s comment that he was “both pleased and concerned” about CATL’s EV battery market dominance has prompted industry executives to brace for government scrutiny