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Michigan Invests $1.6B in Homegrown Battery Manufacturing
Planet WinsMay 28

Michigan Invests $1.6B in Homegrown Battery Manufacturing

DTE Energy is pumping $1.6 billion into Michigan-made battery storage systems that will power the state's clean energy future while creating over 2,000 good-paying jobs. The partnership with LG Energy Solution's Holland plant proves the clean energy transition can boost local economies and strengthen the electric grid at the same time.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Rivian Turns Old EV Batteries Into Power for Illinois Plant
SolutionsApr 15

Rivian Turns Old EV Batteries Into Power for Illinois Plant

Electric vehicle maker Rivian is giving retired batteries a second life by turning over 100 used battery packs into a massive energy storage system at its Illinois factory. The partnership with battery recycling company Redwood Materials marks the first time a U.S. automaker has repurposed old EV batteries to power its own manufacturing plant.

Electrek3 min read
U.S. Solar and Battery Production Hits Record Highs in 2025
Planet WinsMay 22

U.S. Solar and Battery Production Hits Record Highs in 2025

America now produces enough solar panels and batteries to meet its own needs after 60 new factories opened last year alone. The clean energy manufacturing boom that started in 2022 has transformed the country into a renewable energy powerhouse.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
EV Battery Maker Builds 3,653 Units in Single Day
Planet WinsJan 25

EV Battery Maker Builds 3,653 Units in Single Day

A California-based battery company just proved electric vehicles can scale fast, manufacturing over 3,600 EV battery systems in 24 hours. Octillion Power Systems hit this milestone across nine factories on three continents, showing the EV revolution is ramping up production to meet global demand.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Kentucky Battery Plant Survives Funding Cuts, Adds 110 Jobs
VideosMay 6

Kentucky Battery Plant Survives Funding Cuts, Adds 110 Jobs

A California startup just secured $24.9 million to build America's first advanced battery electrolyte factory in Louisville, creating 110 permanent jobs and 390 construction positions. The breakthrough semi-solid battery technology promises safer, more efficient electric vehicles while strengthening domestic manufacturing.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Battery Maker AESC Tops Climate Rankings Worldwide
Daily MixMay 5

Battery Maker AESC Tops Climate Rankings Worldwide

A global battery manufacturer just earned the highest climate rating in its industry, proving clean energy technology can be made sustainably. AESC's achievement shows the path forward for greener batteries powering our electric future.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Ghana Plans to Build Batteries, Not Just Mine Lithium
SolutionsJun 4

Ghana Plans to Build Batteries, Not Just Mine Lithium

Ghana is refusing to export its lithium as raw material, instead building a full battery manufacturing industry at home. The West African nation aims to capture the entire value chain from mining to producing batteries for electric vehicles.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
U.S. Now Makes Enough Batteries to Power Its Own Grid
InnovationApr 17

U.S. Now Makes Enough Batteries to Power Its Own Grid

America just hit a manufacturing milestone that seemed impossible two years ago: the country can now produce all the grid batteries it needs without imports from China. This clean energy breakthrough is creating thousands of high-tech jobs while helping power the renewable revolution. #

Reasons to be Cheerful3 min read
India Hits 100,000 EV Batteries Made Locally
Planet WinsMar 25

India Hits 100,000 EV Batteries Made Locally

An Indian battery manufacturer just rolled out its 100,000th electric vehicle battery, proving the country can power its own clean transportation future. The milestone marks a major step toward affordable EVs for millions.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
US Startup Hits Solid-State Battery Milestone
InnovationMar 10

US Startup Hits Solid-State Battery Milestone

A Maryland company just became the first in the US to get its solid-state batteries approved for real-world use, bringing safer, more powerful battery technology one giant step closer to everyday products. Production starts in 2026.

Electrek2 min read
Europe's New Law Could Save Its Battery Industry
VideosMay 30

Europe's New Law Could Save Its Battery Industry

A groundbreaking European law aims to rescue struggling battery factories by requiring locally-made components in electric vehicles. The Industrial Accelerator Act could finally give homegrown manufacturers the boost they need to compete with China.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Chinese Battery Matches Tesla Quality at Lower Cost
InnovationJun 22

Chinese Battery Matches Tesla Quality at Lower Cost

A German university teardown found that Chinese sodium-ion batteries rival Tesla's manufacturing quality while using cheaper, more abundant materials. The breakthrough suggests affordable, sustainable battery technology is closer than expected.

Electrek2 min read
UK Startup Raises $8M to Supercharge EV Battery Efficiency
VideosFeb 8

UK Startup Raises $8M to Supercharge EV Battery Efficiency

A UK materials science company just secured $8 million to help electric vehicle batteries last longer and charge faster without changing their chemistry. Their AI tool has already boosted battery energy density by more than 10% simply by optimizing how batteries are manufactured.

CleanTechnica3 min read
India EV Maker Hits 100,000 Battery Milestone in Pune
Planet WinsMar 24

India EV Maker Hits 100,000 Battery Milestone in Pune

A California company just built its 100,000th electric vehicle battery in India, proving clean transportation can scale fast. The achievement took less than a decade and positions India as a global leader in EV manufacturing.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Indian EV Battery Maker Hits 100,000 Units in 8 Years
Planet WinsMar 25

Indian EV Battery Maker Hits 100,000 Units in 8 Years

A California company's India division just manufactured its 100,000th electric vehicle battery, marking a massive win for local clean transportation. The milestone shows how quickly India is scaling up to tackle urban pollution with homegrown EV solutions.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Battery Breakthrough Could Give EVs 750-Mile Range by 2027
InnovationFeb 26

Battery Breakthrough Could Give EVs 750-Mile Range by 2027

A U.S. company just partnered with a major manufacturer to bring solid-state batteries that could revolutionize electric vehicles to market within three years. Mercedes already test-drove 750 miles on a single charge.

Electrek2 min read
Australia Backs Battery Tech Cutting Supply Chain Dependence
InnovationApr 20

Australia Backs Battery Tech Cutting Supply Chain Dependence

Melbourne startup Voltavate just scored $3.55 million to help battery makers produce a critical component in-house. The breakthrough could reshape how the world builds batteries for clean energy.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough3 min read
US Invests $100B in Battery Storage by 2030
SolutionsMay 20

US Invests $100B in Battery Storage by 2030

America is quadrupling its battery storage capacity by 2030, turning solar and wind power into reliable energy for millions while building a homegrown manufacturing boom. The $100 billion investment is creating thousands of jobs and making clean energy work around the clock.

Electrek3 min read
QuantumScape Launches Solid-State Battery Pilot Line
InnovationFeb 5

QuantumScape Launches Solid-State Battery Pilot Line

A San Jose company just turned on its first automated factory line for next-generation batteries that could revolutionize electric vehicles. The breakthrough brings safer, longer-lasting batteries one step closer to your driveway.

Electrek2 min read
Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium in Energy Storage Race
SolutionsJan 28

Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium in Energy Storage Race

A cheaper, safer alternative to lithium batteries is gaining ground, promising to slash energy storage costs by up to 40% as global lithium supplies tighten. Major manufacturers plan mass production by 2026, with researchers predicting widespread adoption within a decade.

PV Magazine3 min read

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