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US DoE Announces $500 Million Grants for Battery Minerals and Materials: Prioritizing Next-Gen Anodes, DLE, Electrolytes, and Recycling
Benchmark Source USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) announced a $500 million grant program at the end of August 2026, targeting battery materials, manufacturing, and recycling. This significant funding aims to support domes... -
Tri-Layer Solid Electrolyte Method Boosts Lithium-Metal Battery Safety and Longevity: Polydopamine-Coated LLZO and Triblock Polymer Network Suppress Dendrites
Tech Xplore Global Overview Researchers have developed a novel tri-layer solid electrolyte combining polydopamine-coated lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) ceramic particles within a triblock polymer network, aiming for safer and l... -
Xpeng’s Humanoid Robot ‘Iron’ Shifts from All-Solid-State to Semi-Solid Batteries Due to Mass Production Schedules and Cost Challenges
CnEVPost China Overview Chinese EV maker Xpeng has reportedly decided to pivot its humanoid robot 'Iron' from an all-solid-state battery strategy to a solid-liquid hybrid (semi-solid) battery for its mass production version. This strateg... -
QuantumScape Shares Plunge 96%, Solid-State Battery Commercialization Remains Unclear with Delays from 2024 to 2029 Target
The Motley Fool USA Overview QuantumScape, a solid-state battery developer, has seen its stock price fall 96% from its peak since going public via SPAC merger in 2020. Despite initial plans to commercialize its first battery by 2024, the... -
Geely to Pilot 1,000km Range, 500 Wh/kg All-Solid-State Battery in 2027, Eyeing Integration into Volvo Vehicles
The Cool Down China Overview Chinese automotive giant Geely announced plans to commence pilot testing of an all-solid-state battery in 2027, targeting a 1,000km (621 miles) range and an energy density of approximately 500 Wh/kg. This adv... -
China’s Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Production Lags, Reaching Only 20% of Annual Target Amidst 24% Price Drop and 5.82% Operating Rate in August 2026
Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) China Overview From January to August 2026, China's cumulative production of sulfide solid electrolyte (LPSC) reached 70 tons, a 119.7% increase year-on-year. However, this constitutes only 19.6% of the annua... -
Chery to Invest $1.5 Billion in Solid-State Batteries, Initiate Vehicle Road Tests in 2026, Targeting 400 Wh/kg Rhino Battery for 2027 Production Vehicles
BigGo Finance China Overview Chinese automaker Chery Automobile announced plans to invest 10 billion yuan (approx. $1.5 billion) and deploy 1,200 engineers to commence road testing of all-solid-state batteries in 2026. The company's Rhin... -
ProLogium Initiates GWh-Scale Mass Production of Gen 3.5 Lithium Ceramic All-Solid-State Batteries: Achieves 381 Wh/kg, 903 Wh/L, Certified to China Standard GB/T 43568-2026
Metrix Taiwan Overview Taiwan's ProLogium announced on September 2nd the commencement of GWh-scale mass production for its Gen 3.5 lithium ceramic all-solid-state batteries. These large 185.4Ah cells achieve high energy densities of 381 ... -
SES AI Corp to Exit S&P/TSX Composite Index Following GFL Environmental Merger, Consolidating Operations for Accelerated Growth
GuruFocus USA Overview SES AI Corporation announced its removal from the S&P/TSX Composite Index effective September 4, 2026, following its merger with GFL Environmental. This strategic consolidation integrates SES's advanced battery... -
Tianneng and Weilan Launch 314Ah Semi-Solid Batteries for Grid-Scale Energy Storage, Expanding to e-Motorcycles and Robotics
Shanghai Metals Market China Overview Tianneng Battery and Weilan New Energy have commenced large-scale batch shipments of their co-developed 314Ah semi-solid (solid-liquid hybrid) battery cells for grid-side energy storage, with first a...
