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POSCO Future M and Samsung SDI Sign Multibillion-Dollar LFP Supply Deal

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POSCO Future M and Samsung SDI Deepen Battery Materials Partnership with $4.5 Billion Deal

The South Korean suppliers have expanded their long-term collaboration to cover multiple cathode and anode materials, nearly doubling their initial lithium iron phosphate commitment.

CarbonFarm raises €7M to tackle methane emissions from rice cultivation

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CarbonFarm secures €7M to scale AI-driven methane reduction in rice farming

The MRV specialist has closed an oversubscribed Series A to expand its satellite and field-data technology across 19 countries, helping smallholder farmers cut emissions and access climate finance.

EnergyX Secures $2 Billion Lithium Supply Deal

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EnergyX locks in $2 billion lithium supply deal with Trafigura

The U.S. lithium producer has signed a binding agreement to deliver 100,000 metric tons of lithium products over a decade from facilities planned in Chile and Texas.

LG Energy Solution Signs Four-Year Agreement with Elevra Lithium

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LG Energy Solution Secures Four-Year Canadian Lithium Supply Deal

The South Korean battery maker has locked in a long-term offtake agreement with Elevra Lithium to strengthen its North American raw material position ahead of growing demand for storage and EV batteries.

Parents near Tesla’s Fremont plant question emissions plan, SFGate reports

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Tesla's Fremont Emissions Plan Sparks Parent Outcry Over Lack of Transparency

An elementary school adjacent to Tesla's California manufacturing facility faces potential increased emissions from aluminium furnaces, but parents say they received minimal notice of the regulatory proposal.

California is paying up to $100,000 a port for public EV fast charging

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California's $28M EV charging subsidy favours power over plugs, defying usage data

A new funding round in California pays up to $100,000 per DC fast-charging port, but the tiered structure rewards raw power output rather than the plug count that charger makers say drives actual adoption.

Beyond the Headlines: Battery News Expands Its Coverage With a New Video Format

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Battery News Launches Data-Driven Video Series to Cut Through Battery Tech Hype

A new YouTube format featuring researcher Merlin Frank aims to explain battery developments with scientific rigor and accessible language, moving beyond oversimplified claims and technical jargon.

Fraunhofer ZESS Opens Research Facility for Batteries and Hydrogen

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Fraunhofer Opens €49.85M Energy Storage Hub in Braunschweig

A new research facility dedicated to solid-state batteries and hydrogen technologies launched in Germany on October 5, 2026, backed by federal and regional investment.