Global Scans · Batteries · Weekly Summary

• [New] Lithium-ion battery recycling, hydrometallurgical processing for battery-grade output production, direct recycling cathode active material recovery, and second-life battery systems before final recycling represent the highest-growth investment vectors through 2034. IMARC Group
• [New] American Battery Technology Company has demonstrated direct recycling at pilot scale, with commercial-scale deployments expected by 2027-2028. IMARC Group
• [New] The falling cost of home batteries could prove to be a gamechanger in 2026 by allowing customers to fill up when electricity is cheap, and power your home when it's expensive. The Guardian
• [New] 11 new models are planned globally through 2030, with nine allocated to North America, spanning a midsize and large van platform on the STLA Brain architecture with battery-electric, hybrid and internal combustion powertrains. Automotive World
• [New] The IVG 2400 has a built-in rechargeable battery. Vapourcore
• [New] Construction on the Potentia-Viridi battery energy storage system, developed by a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group in Alameda County, is expected to begin in 2027. JD Supra
• [New] North America is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the upcoming period due to increasing investments in advancing battery manufacturing technologies, government incentives for clean energy technologies, and the expanding EV sector. Precedence Research
• [New] Voltus will aggregate batteries, smart thermostats, electric vehicles, and other flexible assets from homes and businesses into a Google-funded Virtual Power Plant. Technocracy News
• [New] Mass adoption is expected between 2028 and 2030, as costs decrease, battery technology improves, and safety standards mature. Memeburn
• [New] Battery-electric trucking combined with lower energy costs could reshape freight economics over the coming decade. Electric Cars Report
• Investments in battery energy storage systems is expected to grow by more than 35% in 2026, to an expected US$ 110 billion. Industrial Info Resources
• As EV production scales globally, battery sealing is projected to become the highest growth application segment for engineered gasket and seal materials. FactMr
• Chinese battery giant CATL announced last week it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australian energy infrastructure service provider Zinfra to establish a strategic cooperation framework to jointly pursue energy storage opportunities in Australia. Project Cargo Weekly
• Only by transitioning away from fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy and battery storage can we hope to halt the climate change that is wreaking havoc around the planet. KPRC Click2Houston
• The latest round of investment sees Toyota and Isuzu partnering on a light-duty FCEV truck, which could avoid the weight penalties of a battery large enough to suit a trucking application, and deliver much lower recharge times than current battery tech allows. WhichCar | New Car Reviews, Prices and Buying Advice
• ASUS Copilot + PCs are becoming more important because they bring newer AI features while still delivering the battery life, portability, and performance users expect from a modern laptop. ASUS
• Success in early commercial projects, regional energy policies, and the cost competitiveness of sand batteries will influence adoption rates worldwide. Virtue Market Research
• 4680 Battery Cells: Tesla's in-house 4680 cells are larger, cheaper, and more energy-dense than the 2170 cells from partners. Tesla News Plus
• By 2035, some large-scale solar-and-battery projects could deliver continuous electricity for less than €45 per megawatt-hour in the best-performing regions. Euronews

Last updated: 21 June 2026