Global Scans · Batteries · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030, more than 2 million metric tons of EV batteries will reach end-of-life every year-equivalent in weight to 500,000 full-size SUVs. Waste Advantage Magazine
• [New] UK battery electric vehicle (EV) production is set to far outpace that of many markets in Europe and around the world over the coming years, with almost all new cars manufactured domestically expected to be electric. no2nuclearpower
• [New] The Malaysia project, with a planned annual capacity of 38 GWh, will focus on energy storage batteries and is scheduled to begin construction between 2025 and 2026, with completion expected within approximately 2.5 years. TaiyangNews - All About Solar Power
• [New] Despite facing challenges from federal policy changes, the renewable energy sector continues to thrive, with solar and battery installations projected to account for 81% of new power generation additions in 2025. NenPower
• [New] The net effect is a hesitancy to invest and innovate in Canada's battery recycling capabilities, even as the volume of retired batteries is projected to surge in the coming years. Compliance & Risks
• [New] Domestic Clean Energy: India aims to reduce its dependence on foreign supply chains for clean energy technologies like solar panels, electric batteries, through a new National Manufacturing Mission (announced in Union Budget 2025-26). Drishti IAS
• [New] Elon Musk posted on X over the weekend that a massive strategic error is being made right now to damage solar / battery that will leave America extremely vulnerable in the future as he renewed calls to create a new political party. Tech News Vision
• [New] Despite Trump's push, 93% of new power added to the US grid in 2025 is forecasted to come from solar, wind, and batteries, per government data. Global Post Headline
• [New] Yazaki Corporation plans to invest JPY 20 billion to build a new electric vehicle parts factory in Shizuoka Prefecture, mainly to produce battery-related parts for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles. TONARISM Co., Ltd.
• [New] The good news is that the Pixel 10 Pro XL will have the largest battery ever for a Pixel phone, jumping to 5,200 mAh, while the Pixel 10 Pro gets a 4,870 mAh cell. T3
• [New] As the first wave of electric vehicle (EV) batteries approaches end-of-life, China is projected to generate over 2.5 million tons of retired lithium-ion batteries by 2030. Polyestertime
• [New] Between 2025 and 2030 molten salt battery technologies will be the backbone of long duration energy storage as renewables like solar and wind expand across the globe. The Environmental Blog
• [New] Within the next three years, China is expected to be sourcing half of its power from low-carbon energy including hydro, solar, wind, nuclear and battery storage systems. Monthly Review
• [New] The Motorola G96 5G is expected to feature a 6.67-inch pOLED curved screen, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 5,500 mAh battery that will likely support fast wired charging. Smartprix
• [New] BloombergNEF expects battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to represent 27% of U.S. new light-vehicle sales by 2030, from a previous forecast of 47.5%. National Law Review
• [New] The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could pack a 4000 mAh battery and charge at 25 W speeds with a wired charger, and may also support fast wireless charging 2.0 along with reverse wireless charging as well. The Mobile Indian
• [New] The European Union enforces the most stringent regime, mandating minimum recycled content in new batteries (6% lithium, 16% cobalt, 6% nickel, 85% lead by 2031) and collection targets (63% for portable batteries by 2027) under its new Battery Regulation. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• [New] Given the global EV sales boom that surpassed one million units in 2015, a wave of used batteries is expected to enter the recycling stream over the coming years. Auto World Journal
• [New] The collaboration with DHL is expected to strengthen Fortum's capacity to process increasing volumes of end-of-life batteries as EV adoption accelerates. Battery-Tech Network
• [New] The volume of spent EV batteries available for recycling will surge from around 500,000 tonnes in 2023 to over 4 million tonnes annually by 2030, creating undeniable economies of scale. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• [New] A new study from a team of Chinese researchers-backed by artificial intelligence - could breathe fresh life into dead EV batteries, offering a disruptive solution to energy storage and battery waste concerns. Blogger

Last updated: 06 July 2025