“Illegal Dispatch and Worker Deaths Are Closely Related” [Because]
The article discusses the relationship between illegal worker dispatch practices and worker fatalities, highlighting a tragic incident in a South Korean battery manufacturing facility that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.
Good news for many Finnish electric car owners: Free new battery for the car, warranty starts anew
Mercedes-Benz is replacing batteries for certain EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ electric vehicles in Finland due to a manufacturing defect that may cause overheating and fire.
Škoda opened a battery manufacturing plant. It is the largest within the VW group
Škoda has inaugurated a new battery production facility, marking it as the largest within the Volkswagen Group.
Carl Johan von Seth: Lyten corrects two of Northvolt's fatal mistakes
American startup Lyten has taken over the remains of Northvolt's operations, marking a potentially new chapter after Northvolt's dramatic collapse.
Lyten Completes Purchase of Northvolt
The American company Lyten has completed the acquisition of the bankrupt Northvolt business, with plans to restart battery production by late 2026 and establish a data center in Skellefteå at a total cost of 5 billion dollars.
NADDC pushes tyre, battery import ban
The National Automotive Design and Development Council in Nigeria is advocating for a ban on the importation of vehicle tyres and batteries to enhance local manufacturing and boost the economy.
Boost for Cheap EVs and CNG, Relief for Battery Manufacturing
The government announced significant measures in the 2026 Auto Sector Budget to promote lithium-ion battery manufacturing, making biogas-blended CNG cheaper and boosting EV and green energy initiatives.
Indian manufacturer shelves lithium battery plans over China curbs – Bloomberg
Reliance Industries has abandoned its plans to produce lithium-ion battery cells due to the withdrawal of a Chinese technology partner.
‘Serious fire risk’: nearly 3,000 Australian EV drivers warned not to fully charge cars
Nearly 3,000 Australian electric vehicle drivers have received warnings not to fully charge their cars due to a fire risk associated with a manufacturing issue in the Volvo EX30's battery.