The government is set to unveil a new critical‑minerals stockpiling policy in about a month, aimed at safeguarding supply chains for defence, advanced electronics, aerospace and clean‑energy sectors. Mines Secretary Keshav Chandra told the India Mines and Minerals Conclave…
Continue reading India to Announce Critical Minerals Stockpiling Policy Within a MonthThe government is set to reveal a new critical minerals stockpiling policy in roughly a month, aiming to lock in supplies for strategic sectors such as defence, advanced electronics and aerospace. Mines Secretary Keshav Chandra said the policy…
Continue reading India to Announce Critical Minerals Stockpiling Policy Within a MonthLithium prices in China dropped to 115,400 CNY per tonne on Oct. 12, a 5.68% daily decline and a 16.77% fall over the past month, though still 57.87% above a year ago. The slide was triggered by a methodological…
Continue reading Chinese lithium price slides to near 10‑month low amid inventory revision and supply surgeRecent weeks have seen a confluence of financing, policy, and material science that is moving solid‑state batteries from prototype to near‑commercial scale. Samsung SDI secured a KRW 2 trillion (US$1.38 billion) rights offering in March 2025 to build all‑solid‑state production lines in…
Continue reading Global Solid‑State Battery Push Accelerates with $1.38 B Korean Funding and New Materials BreakthroughsA breakthrough water‑soluble binder developed by UC San Diego and Toyota Research Institute matches the performance of traditional fluorine‑containing binders while eliminating toxic solvents. Researchers report that the fluorine‑free polymer, made from polyacrylic acid, carboxymethyl cellulose and citric acid,…
Continue reading New Water‑Based Battery Binder Promises Greener Production and Simpler RecyclingKey developments: Researchers at UC San Diego and Toyota have created a fluorine‑free binder made from polyacrylic acid and carboxymethyl cellulose that can be processed with plain water. Laboratory tests show the binder delivers the same initial performance…
Continue reading New water‑based battery binder cuts toxic solvents and simplifies recycling, while industry scales up circular solutionsKey developments: – BMW’s new €1 billion Gen6 battery plant in Bavaria has begun series production, signaling Europe’s push for next‑generation cells and creating a local supply chain for the upcoming i3 model. – The worldwide EV battery market…
Continue reading Global EV Battery Landscape Shifts in 2026 with New Gen6 Production, Chinese Dominance, and Safety InnovationsThe EV‑battery landscape is accelerating on several fronts. In Europe, the Smart #2’s launch showcases how LFP chemistry can deliver a practical 290 km range at a sub‑€20,000 price, signalling a shift toward affordable urban EVs. Simultaneously, BMW’s €1 billion…
Continue reading Global EV Battery Market Surges as New Gen6 Plant and LFP Models Hit the RoadRecent research shows that Vehicle‑to‑Everything (V2X) is moving from laboratory tests into practical, system‑wide benefits. Simulations confirm that as more connected and automated vehicles join the road, cellular V2X (C‑V2X) cuts latency and reduces traffic conflicts compared with…
Continue reading V2X Advances Accelerate Connected Mobility, Boost Safety and Traffic FlowKey developments: Recent research highlights that Cellular V2X (C‑V2X) is outpacing legacy DSRC, delivering lower latency and fewer traffic conflicts as connected‑vehicle penetration rises. Simulations of dense traffic report up to a 40% rise in average vehicle speeds,…
Continue reading Cellular V2X Gains Traction as Simulations Show Speed, Safety and Throughput Boosts
