Check out news from the battery industry from February 2026. We’ve compiled the biggest stories from February related to lithium ion batteries, battery manufacturing, recycling, safety and more!
“There’s been an increase of fires at recycling centers and trash stations around the country in recent years, because lithium-ion batteries — the rechargeable batteries — are becoming more and more common.”
Read More: https://buckrail.com/garbage-truck-fire-potentially-linked-to-improper-battery-disposal/
Scientists have been investigating Na-ion batteries as an alternative to Li-ion batteries because of their improved stability and low cost, but several bottlenecks and limitations have blocked the technology’s advancement.
Read More: https://www.livescience.com/technology/engineering/days-numbered-for-risky-lithium-ion-batteries-scientists-say-after-fast-charging-breakthrough-in-sodium-ion-alternative
In addition to significant gains in energy and power density safety tests showed that batteries neither caught fire nor exploded when punctured, and the electrolyte rapidly solidified when exposed to air, preventing leakage.
Read More: https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/lithium-free-battery-breaks-voltage-barrier-for-ultra-cheap-energy-storage/4022825.article
Researchers have devised a box-shaped container that creates a “state of suffocation” that can easily and safely extinguish lithium-ion battery fires if they occur.
Read More: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16243033
Batteries are no longer just a tech issue or an energy issue – they are a national strategic imperative. The B-MSP aims to equip technicians, engineers, and assembly operatives with the skills necessary to meet future demands.
Read More: https://www.manufacturingmanagement.co.uk/content/news/uk-launches-advanced-battery-manufacturing-training-courses
According to Accurec, their recycling process delivers black mass with a purity of 99%, making it suitable for direct reuse in battery production.
Read More: https://recyclinginternational.com/commodities/battery-recycling/german-recycler-powers-ahead-with-patented-lithium-ion-battery-line/63097/
Check out news from the battery industry from January 2026. We’ve compiled the biggest stories from January related to lithium ion batteries, battery manufacturing, recycling, safety and more!
Read More: https://www.lithiumpowerinc.com/2026/02/06/january-at-lpi-battery-industry-news-and-highlights/
The benefits of Tesla’s new production method extend beyond electric vehicles (EVs). The simplified process is also well-suited to Tesla’s fast-growing grid-scale energy storage business, where cost per kilowatt-hour and manufacturing speed are critical.
Read More: https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/elon-musk-says-tesla-has-solved-dry-electrode-battery-manufacturing-at-scale/
Through integration with Clemson’s e-GRID infrastructure, the systems will enable researchers to evaluate the performance, grid interaction, and system-level behavior of advanced energy storage technologies under conditions representative of real-world power networks.
Read More: https://news.clemson.edu/storen-technologies-deploys-flow-batteries-at-clemson-university-for-grid-integrated-energy-storage-validation/
Battery makers view AI-driven robotics as a new growth opportunity as global demand for humanoid, industrial and logistics robots expands.
Read More: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/03/biz-battery-industry-robot-market-ai-physical-era/7101770170081/
Through its partnership with Nanotech Energy, Amprius establishes an American supply chain for its high-performance cells to support key customers, including L3Harris.
Read More: https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20260203781679/amprius-secures-strategic-us-based-manufacturing-partner-to-scale-domestic-silicon-anode-battery-production
Corvus is betting that purpose-built drones, designed from the start for harsh freezer conditions, can finally make autonomous inventory a practical reality where traditional automation has struggled.
Read More: https://dronedj.com/2026/02/09/cold-chain-warehouse-drone-inventory/