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CATL Slashes EV Battery Repair Costs Tenfold to $1,480, Launches 48-Hour Mobile Repair Service in 100 Global Cities
Industry News China Overview CATL has announced plans to expand its EV battery repair network to 100 cities worldwide by the end of 2026, aiming to drastically cut repair costs by a factor of ten, from $14,800 to $1,480. This innovative ... -
EU Battery Regulation to Take Effect on February 18, 2027, Mandating User-Replaceable Batteries for Smartphones and Portable Devices
In Compliance Magazine (via Facebook) EU Overview The new European Union Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) will mandate that portable batteries in smartphones and other mobile devices sold in the EU after February 18, 2027, must be easil... -
AnengJi Launches Liquid-Cooled BESS Containers for Industrial and Grid-Scale Applications, Emphasizing Rapid Deployment and High Reliability
AnengJi China Overview AnengJi has introduced a new line of high-performance, liquid-cooled Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) containers tailored for industrial and grid-scale applications. These systems are engineered for rapid deplo... -
U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Surges 70% Annually Over Three Years to 52 GW, With 54 GW More Planned by 2028
pv magazine Global (via Facebook) USA Overview Utility-scale battery storage capacity in the U.S. has achieved an astonishing 70% annual growth rate over the past three years, reaching 52 GW by mid-2026. Developers project an additional ... -
California’s Battery Storage Exceeds 21 GW, Stabilizing Natural Gas Prices as Capacity Set to Double by 2028
Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI) USA Overview U.S. grid-scale battery capacity has grown 70% annually over the last three years, with California's capacity surpassing 21 GW and projected to double by late 2028. This expansion is stabilizin... -
NFPA 855 Fire Standards Mandate Shifts BESS Deployments to Outdoor Modular Containers, Driven by Safety and Efficiency
Energy-Storage.News USA Overview The battery energy storage system (BESS) industry is undergoing significant transformation post-2026, primarily due to the mandated large-scale fire propagation testing under the 2026 edition of NFPA 855.... -
U.S. Grid-Scale Battery Capacity Grew 70% Annually Over Three Years, Reaching 52 GW by Mid-2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) USA Overview U.S. grid-scale battery storage capacity has surged by an average of 70% annually over the past three years, reaching approximately 52 GW by mid-2026. The U.S. Energy Information ... -
Long-Duration Energy Storage Attracts Billion-Dollar Investments for Iron-Air and Thermal Batteries
Forbes USA Overview Investments in long-duration energy storage solutions are surging, with Form Energy raising $750 million for its iron-air batteries and Antora Energy securing $550 million for its carbon-block thermal batteries. This ... -
Form Energy Fuels Iron-Air Battery Expansion with $750M Series G, Surging Backlog to 80 GWh
Form Energy USA Overview Form Energy has successfully secured $750 million in Series G funding, led by T. Rowe Price, pushing its total capital raised past $2 billion. This substantial investment will accelerate the manufacturing scale-u... -
IndexBox Cites IEA Report: Critical Mineral Supply Chains Face Severe Processing Risks Through 2035, Meeting Only 68-75% of Lithium, Cobalt, Copper Demand
IndexBox Global Overview A report by GEM Mining Consulting, cited by IndexBox, warns that critical mineral supply for batteries through 2035 faces significant processing risks, not just extraction volume. Projections indicate that supply...
