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Next-Gen Energy Storage
American Battery Leadership Coalition Forms to Accelerate US Sodium-Ion Battery Industry with Federal Policy Advocacy
Energy Storage USA Overview The American Battery Leadership Coalition (ABLC) has been established to champion federal policies supporting the deployment of sodium-ion battery technology in the US, positioning it as a scalable, non-lithiu... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Sodium-Ion Batteries Approach 90% Lithium-Ion Energy Density in 2026 Through Anode and Thermal Innovations
CSIT Energy Global Overview Sodium-ion battery technology has achieved significant advancements in 2026, with studies indicating energy densities up to 90% of lithium-ion batteries, driven by innovations in anode materials such as sodium... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Chinese Hina Sodium-Ion Battery Surpasses Expectations, Matching Key Tesla Lithium-Ion Benchmarks
Cell Press China Overview A study published in Cell Reports Physical Science reveals that China's Hina sodium-ion batteries exhibit production quality and design features comparable to Tesla's lithium-ion cells, presenting a significant ... -
Functional Materials
Honda and QuantumScape Partner on Solid-State Battery Commercialization, Accelerating Next-Gen EV Battery Development
Electrek Japan Overview Honda and solid-state battery developer QuantumScape (QS) have announced a new multi-year joint development agreement aimed at commercializing solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applicatio... -
Functional Materials
EnergyX Advances $500 Million Battery Plant Project Amidst Funding Challenges, Leverages Partnership with Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Texarkana Today USA Overview EnergyX is proceeding with its $500 million battery plant project, with reports detailing its funding landscape. The company plans to utilize new capital for commercialization, equipment, land acquisition, an... -
New Technology
Water-Cooled Thermoelectric Device Achieves Maximum Net Output Power at 3 m/s Coolant Flow for Industrial Waste Heat Recovery
MDPI (Energies) Switzerland Overview In a significant breakthrough for industrial waste heat recovery, a systematic analysis of active water-cooled thermoelectric devices revealed the impact of coolant inlet temperature and flow rate on ... -
New Technology
MatH2 Consortium Launches to Engineer Advanced Materials for Hydrogen’s Future
Wärtsilä Corporation Press release フィンランド Overview The MatH2 consortium has been established to overcome critical material technology barriers hindering hydrogen adoption. It aims to develop a portfolio of affordable, reliable mate... -
New Technology
Shape Memory Alloys Evolve into Foundational Technology for Next-Gen Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering
IJOER Engineering Journal Blog Unknown Overview Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are transforming aerospace and biomedical engineering through their adaptive, lightweight, and intelligent material properties. As of 2026, SMAs are crucial for s... -
New Technology
Jilin Chemical Fiber Unveils World’s Strongest T1200 Carbon Fiber at China CISCE, Sinochem Presents Humanoid Robot Materials
PR Newswire China Overview At the Advanced Manufacturing Chain Section of the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Jilin Chemical Fiber showcased its T1200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber, touted as the world's strongest... -
New Technology
Air Energy and Illinois Institute of Technology Partner to Develop 1,000 Wh/kg Solid-State Lithium-Air Battery, Targeting Large Electric Aircraft
Aviation Week Network USA Overview U.S. startup Air Energy has secured funding to scale up battery chemistry capable of boosting drone performance by 3-4 times and enabling larger electric regional aircraft. Partnering with the Illinois ...