Energy Storage & Batteries
Energy storage and battery technologies that enable the storage and delivery of electrical energy for applications ranging from electric vehicles to grid-scale power systems.
9 events across this theme and its sub-themes
What's Happening in Energy Storage & Batteries
Geopolitical and supply-chain pressures on critical mineral availability continue to shape the energy storage sector's near-term outlook. Commentary from geopolitical analysts highlights concerns that current U.S. initiatives aimed at securing mineral supplies may fall short of addressing fundamental scarcity and sourcing challenges, with implications for battery production costs and availability. Since battery manufacturing depends heavily on rare earth elements and critical metals—inputs also competed for by semiconductor and defense industries—any shortfall in domestic or allied mineral supply chains could constrain the pace at which energy storage capacity can be expanded. These mineral-access challenges represent a structural constraint on the energy storage industry that extends beyond individual company performance or technology breakthroughs, affecting the entire sector's ability to scale production to meet growing demand from grid modernization and electrification initiatives.
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY1 DAY AGOAUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIFICATION
GM reports 5.5% decline in third-quarter U.S. sales as EV sales drop
General Motors reports 5.5% decline in third-quarter U.S. sales, with EV sales falling.
MAINSTREAMSourced from CNBC
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY1 DAY AGOAUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIFICATION
Tesla’s delivery report is just around the corner. Expect a sales drop.
Tesla delivery report expected soon; MarketWatch anticipates a sales decline.
MAINSTREAMSourced from MarketWatch
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY1 DAY AGOHOME ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
The zero-bills home: how one family is beating the energy price hikes
Family achieves zero utility bills through energy efficiency and renewable measures, illustrating consumer response to rising energy costs.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The Guardian
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY2 DAYS AGOAUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIFICATION
Stellantis CEO reconfirms 2026 guidance, says turnaround plan continues as automaker's shares hit new low
Stellantis CEO reaffirms 2026 guidance despite stock hitting new low, signaling confidence in turnaround plan.
MAINSTREAMSourced from CNBC
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY7 DAYS AGOGRID MODERNIZATION & DECENTRALIZATION
The World Needs Better Power Grids. Why Smaller May Be Better.
New York Times argues smaller, decentralized power grids may be more effective than large centralized systems.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
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- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY9 DAYS AGOAUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIFICATION
Bentley unveils its first fully electric car
Bentley launches its first fully electric vehicle, advancing luxury automaker shift to EV production.
MAINSTREAMSourced from BBC News
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEBLIND SPOT11 DAYS AGOCHINA-AFRICA RESOURCE CONTROL
China's Hold on Congolese Cobalt || Peter Zeihan
Peter Zeihan discusses China's control over cobalt supply from Congo, a critical input for EV batteries.
ON-THE-GROUNDSourced from Peter Zeihan
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEBLIND SPOT12 DAYS AGOUS CRITICAL MINERALS STRATEGY
Project Vault Doesn't Solve the Mineral Problem || Peter Zeihan
Geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan argues Project Vault fails to address mineral supply constraints.
ON-THE-GROUNDSourced from Peter Zeihan
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCEMAINSTREAM ONLY22 DAYS AGOEUROPE BATTERY INDUSTRY
Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe examines strategies to strengthen its battery manufacturing sector amid global competition.
MAINSTREAMSourced from BBC News