- In February 2024, Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a part of the Panasonic Group, announced a long-term partnership with H&T Recharge, a key battery component producer, for the supply of lithium-ion battery cans in North America. This agreement aims to expand Panasonic's safe EV battery production
- In November 2023, Toshiba Corporation introduced a new lithium-ion battery with a cobalt-free, high-potential 5V cathode material, significantly reducing performance-degrading gas emissions from side reactions. This battery is designed for diverse applications, from power tools to electric vehicles
- In June 2023, Samsung SDI announced that it became the first lithium battery producer to receive carbon footprint labels from Carbon Trust. These labels measure greenhouse gas emissions throughout a product’s life cycle, covering production, raw materials, distribution, and disposal
- In September 2021, Toshiba Corporation, Sojitz Corporation, and CBMM signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to commercialize next-generation lithium-ion batteries using niobium titanium oxide for anode material
- In May 2021, Daimler Truck AG and lithium-ion battery producer CATL expanded their partnership to support CO2-neutral electric trucking. CATL will supply lithium-ion battery packs for Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz eActros Longhaul electric truck, scheduled for series production in 2024.
