Zimbabwe Eases Lithium Export Ban, Allows Conditional Resumption

China Ends Export Tax Rebates for Entire PV Industry Chain, Cuts Lithium Battery Rebates to 6%

New policy raises export costs, accelerates industry shake-up, pushes leading firms to expand overseas capacity

Empowering Every Professional Tool: BAK Battery Unveils All-Tab 2170-50D2 at CIHF 2026

Shanghai, China, March 24-26, 2026 — BAK Battery, a global leader in lithium-ion battery cells, made a powerful statement at the opening of the 2026 China International Hardware Fair (CIHF) with its theme “Empowering Every Professional Tool.” The company unveiled its latest lineup of high-performance cylindrical battery cells, with the global debut of the all-tab 2170-50D2 cell taking center stage, demonstrating BAK’s continued advancement in all-tab technology.

Former GM Site Transforms into Tesla ESS Battery Hub: $4.3 Billion Project Details Revealed, 50GWh Capacity Coming Online in 2027

Following the U.S. Department of the Interior's official confirmation of the Tesla-LG Energy Solution $4.3 billion partnership, new details have emerged about the nearly year-old energy storage battery supply agreement. How will the Lansing, Michigan facility operate? What battery technology will be used? How will capacity be allocated? This article provides an in-depth look.

How Oil Price Volatility Is Reshaping China‘s Lithium Battery Anode Market

March 2026 — International oil prices have staged a dramatic roller-coaster ride this month. Triggered by escalating Middle East tensions and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude briefly approached the $120 per barrel mark. Days later, following U.S. signals to end the conflict and lift some oil sanctions, WTI crude futures plunged 11.9% in a single session to close at $83.45/barrel . This energy market turbulence has rapidly transmitted upstream into the lithium battery supply chain. For synthetic graphite anodes—the dominant anode material—the price trajectories of petroleum coke and needle coke are being profoundly reshaped. Every fluctuation in oil prices is now knocking on the cost floor of lithium battery anodes.

Two Sessions 2026: China"s Lithium Battery Industry Charts Course from "Involution" to Innovation

BEIJING — As the 2026 Two Sessions unfold, China‘s lithium battery industry, grappling with overcapacity and a critical technological transition, is receiving clear policy signals. This year’s Government Work Report and related proposals focus on curbing “involution-style” competition, supporting next-generation batteries, and fostering new application scenarios like low-altitude economy.