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European Battery Alliance, RECHARGE, and Japan’s BASC sign MoU to boost battery supply chain resilience

We are pleased to announce that today we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RECHARGE, Europe’s advanced rechargeable and lithium battery association, and Japan’s Battery Association for Supply Chain (BASC). This milestone agreement strengthens cooperation between Europe’s and Japan’s battery industries and sets the stage for joint action on recycling and circularity, data-sharing, […]

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Scaling Europe’s battery sector: A call for fair support

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The European battery sector does not need a new strategy – it needs a level playing field to scale. Both the European Battery Alliance (EBA) and industry leaders are calling for pragmatic measures to ensure Europe’s cell manufacturers can compete globally. The CEOs of ACC, Verkor, and PowerCo have published an open letter, “Who Will

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Lyten acquires Northvolt’s European assets: A vote of confidence in Europe’s battery industry

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U.S.-based battery innovator Lyten has signed binding agreements to acquire all of Northvolt’s remaining European operations, including strategic sites in Sweden and Germany. The transaction ensures that vital industrial infrastructure – from gigafactories to R&D centres – remains active in Europe, at a time when securing regional battery production is more critical than ever. The

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European Battery Alliance welcomes €852 million in swift EU funding

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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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