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Battery industry shifts to foundry model with Western design and Asian manufacturing

The battery industry is moving toward a division of labour similar to semiconductors, with Western companies focusing on next-generation chemistry design and intellectual property while Asian manufacturers handle mass production, industry officials say. The shift reflects limits on building and running gigafactories, weaker manufacturing competitiveness in Europe and the United States, and U.S. rules requiring the exclusion of certain China-linked supply chains. A wider range of battery chemistries and growing small-lot demand are also accelerating outsourcing.

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Silicon anodes shake up EV battery market ahead of solid-state commercialisation

The electric vehicle battery industry is focusing first on commercialising silicon anode technology rather than solid-state batteries, which are still seen as years from broad rollout. Automakers and battery companies are expanding use of silicon anodes to improve driving range and charging speed. General Motors views wider use of silicon anodes as a key short- to medium-term solution. Battery firms and EV makers cite performance gains, while efforts continue to scale production and improve cost competitiveness.

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EcoPro BM ships first cathode materials to European OEM from Hungary plant

EcoPro BM has shipped high-nickel NCA cathode materials for the first time from its plant in Debrecen, Hungary, for supply to a European automaker OEM, the company said on Tuesday. Executives including CEO Moon-ho Choi attended the shipment ceremony. The complex houses several affiliates and has annual cathode capacity of 54,000 tons across three lines. EcoPro BM plans additional supply to other global OEMs this year and may consider building a second plant.