On 11 March 2020, the European Commission presented its much anticipated new Circular Economy Action Plan. In this insight, we take a closer look at what this will mean for the batteries sector, including against the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

In April 2019, the European Commission (EC) released its fourth report on the State of the Energy Union. The tone was very positive: the EC has successfully delivered on one of its ten priority objectives to set up an ambitious EU climate and energy framework. Batteries were front and centre in the report.

The global race to electro-mobility is on, and Europe is trying to take the lead on battery cell production for vehicles.

Have you experienced this symptom of modern life dubbed low battery anxiety? It makes you reach out for your charger, internally cursing technology, hurriedly asking your colleagues or any random stranger for a charger, and systematically screening your surroundings for power outlets.