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“The battery is the technology of our time.ˮ - The Economist The Battery Report summarizes what we consider to be the most significant developments in the battery industry in 2025. A massively collaborative project by 120+ battery professionals from 90+ institutions, this annual report seeks to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the current state of battery industry, research, talent, and policy. We hope to catalyze in-depth conversations on the state of batteries and its trajectory into the future. We Consider The Following Key Dimensions In Our Report:

INDUSTRY CHINA ACADEMIA

Commercial milestones in battery development, manufacturing, & end-use verticals History, state-of-art, and state-of-play of the world's most integrated battery supply chain Academic breakthroughs in fundamental battery science & applications

TALENT

Supply, demand, and insights on talent working in the field

Government targets, incentives, regulations, patent trends, and their implications

COMMUNITY

Global and virtual conferences and networking events

PREDICTIONS

Trends we believe are likely to happen in the next 12 months

Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are solely those of the authors, and have not been reviewed or approved by any other organization, agency, employer or company. The primary purpose of this work is to educate and inform. The Content is for entertainment and informational purposes only and you should not construe any such information as investment, financial, or other advice. Data and information is from publicly available sources and often self-reported by the companies. The authors declare no conflicts of interest in producing this report. This report includes forecasts, projections and other predictive statements that represent third-party assumptions and expectations in light of currently available information. These forecasts, etc., are based on industry trends, circumstances, and other factors, and they involve risks, variables, emerging technologies, and uncertainties. Actual performance results may differ from those projected in this report. Consequently, no guarantee is presented nor implied as to the accuracy of specific forecasts, projections, or predictive statements contained herein.

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