[New] Approximately 1.2 million EV batteries will be retired each year by 2030, growing to roughly 50 million batteries by 2050.
Congressman Kevin Mullin
[New] ACT 4 will have capacity to process 150,000 EV batteries annually and supply over 20% of the UK's cathode active material needs by 2030.
EV Infrastructure News
[New] Europe's electric vehicle industry has already committed more than €200 billion (£171 billion) to factories, batteries and charging infrastructure, even as politicians debate weakening the EU's 2035 petrol and diesel car ban.
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[New] Exponential battery storage deployment with 1.9 GW installed in 2025 alone and up to 16.8 GW of grid-scale storage projected online by 2027, transforming grid stability and dispatchability.
EIN Presswire
[New] Smackover Lithium, the partnership between Standard Lithium and Equinor developing the SWA Project, will supply Trafigura with 8,000 metric tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate over a 10-year period, beginning at the start of commercial production.
BNN Bloomberg
[New] By 2026, battery technology, particularly lithium-ion, will continue to see improvements in cost, density, and lifespan, making grid-scale storage more viable.
Syvix Blog
[New] Global shipments of battery energy storage systems increased by 75.5%, reaching 421.2 GWh in 2025, with 600 GWh projected for 2026.
Energy Industry Review
[New] Solar, wind and batteries are expected to account for 93% of new power capacity added in 2026.
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[New] In the UK, EVs are widely expected to approach majority share of new registrations by 2030, supported by tighter emissions rules, falling battery costs and continued expansion of the public charging network.
heycar
[New] As next-generation solid-state battery technology matures toward aerospace application readiness and lithium-ion energy density continues to improve, battery performance constraints on eVTOL commercial viability in UK will progressively diminish.
Mobility Foresights
[New] By 2035, nearly 50% of all vehicles sold globally are expected to be electric, significantly boosting silver usage in automotive electronics, batteries, and charging infrastructure.
Trade Ideas LLC.
[New] The global volume of end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles is expected to reach 2.1 million tons annually by 2030.
UL Solutions
[New] KKR's AUD 603 million investment in HMC Capital's 5.7 GW wind and battery pipeline reflects institutional confidence that corporate PPA demand will continue growing as more companies establish science-based emissions reduction targets.
openpr
[New] With the global fleet of electric vehicles growing at a rapid pace, the volume of batteries reaching end of life in the coming years represents both a logistical challenge and a massive economic opportunity.
Metodo Viral
[New] Combined, solar and battery storage (which banks excess energy for use when the sun's not shining) accounted for 79% of power generation brought online in 2025 and are expected to continue to grow by 49% before the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits expire at the end of 2027.
Hendersonville.com
[New] Lithium prices in 2026 are anticipated to trade within an approximate range of US$11,500 to US$28,500 per metric ton, reflecting ongoing uncertainty tied to Chinese battery demand cycles, new supply entries, and project delay dynamics across producing jurisdictions.
Discovery Alert
[New] Rules of origin thresholds may rise: The US is expected to push for higher regional value content requirements in automotive, steel, aluminium, and batteries.
Carra Globe
[New] From 2026 to 2028, analysts expect QuantumScape's revenue to rise from nothing to $99 million as it finally licenses its first commercial QSE-5 batteries.
AOL
[New] Utilizing the Kongsberg-PGZ consortium, Poland plans to deploy a dozen anti-drone batteries rapidly, with the first units scheduled to enter service as early as 2026 and the final battery expected by 2027.
Ronin's Grips Analytics
[New] The best eScooter in 2026 will boast solid-state batteries or graphene-enhanced power cells, offering ranges exceeding 100 miles on a single charge.
GYROOR
[New] Capital is expected to be used to scale U.S. manufacturing of semiconductor tools and lithium-ion batteries and to support expansion into high-growth markets such as pharmaceuticals, data centers and quantum computing.
AZOM
Last updated: 17 May 2026
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