batteries

Schaeffler and CATL have signed an agreement to jointly develop battery management systems and integrated power electronics solutions, with a particular focus on Europe. The cooperation, which already builds on a secured customer project, combines CATL's battery expertise with Schaeffler's developme...

Global EV battery usage reached 608.5 GWh in the first half of 2026, according to SNE Research, up 20% year-on-year. CATL strengthened its leadership with almost 40% of the market, while seven Chinese manufacturers together accounted for 72.4% of global battery deployment.

Ahead of IAA Transportation 2026, MAN opened the doors of its Nuremberg production site, where traditional diesel engine manufacturing now operates alongside a state-of-the-art battery assembly plant. The visit offered a clear picture of the company's dual-track strategy as it prepares for the next ...

The facility, operated by Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America, or HSBMA, is located in Bartow County, northwest of Atlanta. According to a company spokesperson quoted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, production began in June and batteries are already being supplied to Hyundai Motor Group Me...

Renault is also upgrading the performance of its electric range with a new battery manufactured in Europe and assembled in France, at the Renault Batilly plant. While capacity remains unchanged at 87 kWh, it now uses mid-nickel battery chemistry. This technology improves thermal management and optim...

The new batteries are capable to reach 80% state of charge in less than 7 minutes. Precisely, 6 minutes and 48 seconds, with the possibility to reach 100 percent in less than 9 minutes. The new battery model is called Tectrans II.