Check out news from the battery industry from March 2026. We’ve compiled the biggest stories from March related to lithium ion batteries, battery manufacturing, recycling, safety and more!
Findings suggest Integrals Power’s material could support applications requiring reliable operation in extreme environments, including automotive, maritime, aerospace and defense sectors.
Read More: https://www.newelectronics.co.uk/content/news/integrals-power-s-lmfp-battery-cells-show-strong-durability-in-independent-tests
The Coradia Continental reportedly features a range of 120 km. The batteries are recharged from the overhead line by means of pantographs at the end stations.
Read More: https://rollingstockworld.com/passenger-cars/germany-inaugurates-first-battery-trains-from-alstom/
In an extreme cold environment of -34 C, the lithium battery, without external insulation measures to keep warm, retained more than 85 percent of its effective capacity after standing for over 8 hours.
Read More: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202602/1355177.shtml
For countries building domestic EV manufacturing ecosystems, relying entirely on imported refined inputs introduces structural vulnerability. Battery recycling offers a pathway to reduce that exposure.
Read More: https://www.manufacturingtodayindia.com/inside-indias-battery-recycling-push-securing-materials-for-the-next-phase-of-ev-manufacturing
Once commercialized, Samsung SDI projected that lithium-metal batteries could bolster industries that require high energy density, including advanced wearable devices.
Read More: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/23/Sansung-SDI-lithium-metal-columbia/6531771846486/
With better control over structure and performance, these materials could be used in next-generation batteries and other technologies that require both safety and efficiency.
Read More: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/pil-block-copolymer-battery-conductivity
The first step in custom battery pack manufacturing is understanding the application requirements.
Read More: https://techbullion.com/the-complete-process-of-custom-battery-pack-manufacturing/