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Climate tech on Europa Now: batteries, heat pumps and Europe's industrial comeback.

Go Eve secures £750K to advance its DockChain EV charging technology

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Go Eve lands £750K to refine DockChain multi-bay EV charging system

The University College Dublin and Imperial College London spin-out is using fresh funding to make its sequential charging technology more reliable for fleet operators managing electric vehicle infrastructure.

GSA Opens Battery Recycling Lab in Switzerland

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Green Science Alliance Launches Battery Recycling Lab in Switzerland

A Japanese firm and Swiss research center are collaborating to recover cathode materials directly from used lithium-ion batteries, potentially streamlining the recycling process and reducing waste.

Ganiga secures €2.5M to expand its AI-powered food waste technology

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Ganiga lands €2.5M to scale AI food waste platform across Europe

The Italian deeptech startup has secured fresh funding to expand HooolyFood, its computer vision system that helps catering operators cut waste through real-time monitoring and data insights.

Saft Launches Solid-State Battery Production in Bordeaux

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Saft Scales Solid-State Battery Manufacturing in Bordeaux for Aviation and Space

TotalEnergies-owned Saft is ramping up production of solid-state batteries at its Bordeaux facility, positioning itself as France's first manufacturer capable of making both sulfide and polymer electrolyte variants for room-temperature operation.

Linkener secures €7.5M to expand its energy management platform

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Linkener raises €7.5M to scale AI-powered energy management across Europe

The Spanish energy tech firm has secured backing from Klima Energy Transition Fund to accelerate platform development, integrate machine learning capabilities, and pursue strategic acquisitions in a fragmented market.

JRES and ACC Explore Electrode Manufacturing in France

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South Korean Battery Maker and ACC Explore Joint Electrode Production at French Plant

JR Energy Solution and Automotive Cells Company are discussing a partnership that could bring electrode manufacturing to ACC's Nersac facility, positioning European capacity for global battery customers.

Second Life for Power Tool Batteries: Potential Remains, but Recycling is still the main path

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Power Tool Batteries: Why Second Life Remains a Technical Dream in Europe

A major European research initiative into spent lithium-ion batteries from power tools reveals that while half retain usable charge, economic and regulatory barriers keep refurbishment marginal. Better sorting and data hold the key.

BMW Starts Gen 6 Battery Production in China

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BMW Launches Gen 6 Battery Manufacturing in Shenyang, Powering New China-Market Models

The German automaker has commenced full-scale production of its sixth-generation high-voltage batteries at a facility in Liaoning province, marking the third global hub for this technology and enabling deliveries of locally-developed electric vehicles.