A one-stop-shop set up by EIT InnoEnergy aims to simplify access to EU public funding for start-ups and SMEs in the battery industry and act as a catalyst for private investment in the sector

New report by the European Court of Auditors shows battery R&D is uncoordinated, leaving gaps and leading to duplication of effort

Pledge to support domestic chip fabs as EU’s dependence on Asian supplies of these essential components hits production of finished goods. Meanwhile, Brussels advances battery project in another bid restore technology independencechip

Researchers point to higher funding for the sector in Germany, as key infrastructure to translate world class research is still missing in the UK

Horizon Europe research funding calls aim to put flesh on policy initiatives by the European Commission, following launch of the European Battery Alliance in 2017 and adoption of a strategic action plan for batteries in 2018

Brexit put the brakes on investment for years, but champions of the tech say there is now a chance to make up ground. A new £130M research centre is on the way and plans for the first gigafactory are in hand

Electric car manufacturers will have to measure and label their carbon footprint and abide by new recycling rules

With €25B invested this year, European Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič says lithium-ion production remains on schedule despite the economic impact of pandemic

Research minister says country has become a hotspot for the technology, with EU looking to limit dependence on Chinese imports