[New] 2026 will see the first large-scale deployment of silicon batteries in EVs.
Battery Technology
[New] 2026 will force battery manufacturers to move beyond traditional equity funding toward project finance and industrial-scale investment structures.
Battery Technology
[New] Battery Safety (SB 1271): To prevent fire hazards, all e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries sold in California must be tested by accredited labs and properly labeled starting in 2026.
Imperial Valley Press Online
[New] If lithium prices remain elevated as Scotiabank predicts, the economic case for battery recycling will become undeniable.
The Chronicle-Journal
[New] By the end of the decade, battery recycling will not be a side topic.
ReadMagazine
[New] Expect battery production bottlenecks to generate headlines throughout 2026 as legacy manufacturers attempt rapid scaling.
Automotive Manufacturing Solutions
[New] Countries developing domestic battery supply chains may find opportunities as Chinese firms seek overseas partnerships or exports to utilize spare capacity.
Net Zero Compare
[New] Battery storage is becoming cost-effective; battery costs have dropped by more than 90% since 2010 and are expected to decrease further in the coming years.
The Virginian-Pilot
[New] Western hesitation to maintain aggressive R&D investment will help cement Asia's position as the center of battery technology development.
Battery Technology
Europe is projected to record the fastest regional growth during the forecast period, supported by offshore exploration initiatives and EV battery development.
Yahoo Finance Singapore
In 2026, sodium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, and flow batteries will finally start to compete with the more common lithium-ion batteries as the world responds to the demand for different battery performance needs.
Power Shift Africa
By 2026, home batteries will be more about function.
Energy Matters
Global demand for battery metals, including lithium, graphite, cobalt, manganese, and nickel, is expected to quadruple from 3 million metric tons in 2025 to 12 million metric tons by 2035.
Quest Metals
Rapid expansion in grid-scale battery storage is driving a rebound in demand expectations, with overall lithium demand projected to grow 17% to 30% in 2026.
Supply Chain Today - Home Page
A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply.
Mining Weekly
Lithium demand will approximately double by 2030 and triple by 2040, with similar trajectories emerging across critical battery minerals including cobalt and nickel.
Discovery Alert
The number of suppliers offering U.S.-made battery energy storage system containers, modules, and cells is expected to double from three at the end of 2025 to six by the first half of 2026.
Mercomindia.com
By 2026, silicon-anode batteries will likely power the next generation of electric cars and high-performance electronics, illustrating how materials innovation continues to redefine what critical means.
Intelligent Living
By 2029, batteries will need to include proper labeling to ensure collection and recycling.
Waste Dive
Last updated: 18 January 2026
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