Batteries

China is set to impose its first tax on lithium-ion batteries and solar cells in a decade. Starting in September 2026, a 2% purchase tax will be applied, rising to 4% a year later, potentially impacting global prices for energy storage and electric vehicles.

The world's leading hybrid vehicle manufacturer does not want to lose its edge: it will launch advanced batteries that will offer improved electric range and reduced weight. Here is what we know about them.

After more than 130 years of operation, the German battery manufacturer Varta has initiated insolvency proceedings. The company attributes the crisis to a combination of declining demand, difficult market conditions, and the loss of a key client – Apple. Despite the proceedings, business operations continue, thousands of employees continue to receive their salaries, and the well-known household...