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European Battery Alliance welcomes €852 million in swift EU funding

The European Battery Alliance (EBA) welcomes the European Commission’s swift decision to award €852 million in funding to six battery cell manufacturing projects across Europe. This support, announced on 4 July, is part of the €1 billion IF24 Battery funding call aimed at boosting innovative EV battery production and advanced manufacturing capabilities (launched in December […]

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New EU state aid framework published: What CISAF means for the battery ecosystem

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Last week, the European Commission published the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), setting out the EU’s rules on how Member States can support clean tech industries. Replacing the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF), CISAF will remain in force through the end of 2030 and aims to provide a stable legal basis for

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EBA250 leadership transition: Emma Nehrenheim appointed Managing Director

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We are pleased to welcome Emma Nehrenheim as new Managing Director of the European Battery Alliance (EBA), marking a new chapter for the EBA and renewed momentum towards Europe’s industrial and sustainability ambitions. With her strong background in both industry and sustainability, Emma steps into this role at a pivotal time for Europe’s clean tech

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EBA250 calls for urgent EU battery production support

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As Europe’s battery cell manufacturers face increasing competitive pressure, EBA250 remains actively engaged in discussions and exploring proposals on how to best support the sector. In light of recent policy developments, most notably the Automotive Action Plan published by the European Commission in March, EBA250 has put forward a set of concrete recommended actions to

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InnoEnergy unveils new brand and strengthened commitment to industrialising clean tech innovation

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InnoEnergy, the driving force behind the EBA250 initiative, introduces today its new brand identity, reflecting its evolution and continued commitment to scaling clean industrial technologies. While the company name remains InnoEnergy, the new INNO logo highlights its position at the intersection of clean tech innovation, public and private investment, and industry collaboration. This rebrand comes

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InnoEnergy and EIT Raw Materials awarded critical minerals project by the European Commission

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The new EU-funded facility will enhance global raw materials partnerships and access to Critical Raw Materials (CRM) projects. The European Commission has awarded InnoEnergy and EIT RawMaterials a key project to strengthen Europe’s critical raw material (CRM) supply chains, aiming to reduce dependencies and boost industrial resilience. The newly established CRM Facility will support global

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EBA250 joins EU Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry

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Last week, InnoEnergy and EBA250 represented the battery value chain in Brussels alongside Verkor (France) and Prime Batteries (Romania) to address critical challenges facing the automotive sector. Separate discussions took place with Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, on the role of the battery value chain, Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just

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ElevenEs enters into a JDA with CarbonX to advance LFP battery technology

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ElevenEs, a European LFP lithium-ion battery manufacturer, has signed a Joint Development Agreement with CarbonX, a Netherlands-based innovator in advanced anode materials. This collaboration aims to explore potential performance improvements for LFP battery technology, contributing to the ongoing development of the European battery supply chain. Exploring enhancements in LFP battery technology ElevenEs is working to

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Building Europe’s battery supply chain: progress, challenges, and the road ahead

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The European battery industry has come a long way since the launch of the European Battery Alliance in 2017. However, as recent developments show, the journey toward a sustainable, competitive, and resilient battery supply chain is far from straightforward. In a recent article for FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Bo Normark, Industrial Strategy Executive at InnoEnergy,

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Innovation Fund calls for proposals – new funding instrument for EV batteries

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The 2024 Innovation Fund calls for proposals have been launched this week, with a total of €3.4 billion to boost accelerate the deployment of innovative decarbonisation technologies in Europe, including battery manufacturing for electric vehicles (EV). Prospective applicants for the  battery call have until 24 April 2025, 17:00 CET to apply via the EU Funding

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