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• [New] Battery and energy storage solution provider Shuangdeng Group plans to invest in a 12 GWh semi-solid battery project for artificial intelligence data center applications under an agreement with the Jiangsu Xuyi Economic Development Zone. TaiyangNews - All About Solar Power
• [New] True solid-state batteries achieving competitive cost and manufacturing yields are more realistically positioned for high-volume commercialization in the early 2030s. Battery Technology
• [New] Lithium solid-state batteries promise higher energy density and safety, but manufacturing challenges delay commercialization until the 2030s. Battery Technology
• [New] Electric construction equipment markets are projected to reach US$ 18 billion by the early 2030s, with CAGRs around 13% as excavators, loaders, dozers, and cranes shift to battery-electric or hybrid architectures. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Propulsion leadership: Battery electric vehicles hold roughly 63% share and are also the fastest-growing propulsion segment, supported by zero-emission mandates and improving Li-ion economics, with BEV OHEV CAGRs often exceeding 14% through the early 2030s. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In 2026, manufacturers will introduce advanced battery technologies that allow scooters to travel even further - up to 80-100 km on a single charge. Zetbuy
• [New] BMW's USD 800 million investment to build a lithium-ion battery assembly center in San Luis Potosi ahead of full EV production in 2027 illustrates how the electric-vehicle transition is deepening Mexico's automotive relevance. The Rio Times
• [New] Global battery energy storage system deployment reached approximately 16 GWh in 2024, with projections approaching 100+ GWh by 2030. Discovery Alert
• [New] China leads the world in battery, solar and electric vehicle exports, and its industries are forecast to face a rise in demand for renewable products. WRAL
• [New] The UK government has announced a £380m (US$482.6m) grant for Agratas to support construction of one of Europe's largest gigafactories, at a site in Somerset that will produce battery cells for anchor customer JLR. Automotive World
• [New] Investment in renewable power and battery storage - designed to save energy when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing - is expected to increase in nations heavily dependent on energy imports, including European countries. WRAL
• [New] Solar, wind and battery storage installations together - as in past years - will continue to make up the majority of planned 2026 new energy capacity. Positive Current
• Automotive giant BYD has officially confirmed it will commence limited production of solid-state EV batteries in 2027. The Daily Note
• BEVs are expected to sustain robust growth with the highest CAGR between 2025 and 2032, outpacing other propulsion types, as EV manufacturing scales globally and advances in solid-state batteries and fast-charging infrastructure emerge. Persistence Market Research
• EVs, including battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, are predicted to make up 24.7% of light-vehicle sales in 2026. JD Power Autovista24
• The total global lithium demand is expected to reach about 1300 kt / a in 2050 (1100 kt / a solely for EV batteries), which represents almost 600% more than globally mined lithium in 2024 (180 kt). PubMed Central (PMC)
• Recycling is expected to cover around 61% of the overall EV battery demand annually by 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 19 April 2026