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  • May 18, 2026
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Ford Energy launches BESS business with 20 GWh EDF framework deal – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Ford Motor Company has launched Ford Energy, a US-based battery energy storage subsidiary, and signed a five-year framework agreement with EDF power solutions North America for up to 20 GWh of LFP-based DC Block systems. Manufacturing is sited in Glendale, Kentucky, with first customer deliveries scheduled for late 2027. Ford Motor Company has formally…

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  • May 18, 2026
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Anthro Energy clears DOE phase approval for 12,000-ton lithium-ion battery electrolyte plant in Louisville

Anthro Energy has received authorization from the US Department of Energy to advance its Louisville, Kentucky electrolyte manufacturing facility into the construction phase—clearing the path for what the Stanford spinout calls the first large-scale, US-owned advanced electrolyte production facility. The approval unlocks the next phase of a $24.9 million DOE grant awarded under the…

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  • May 18, 2026
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Battery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference – Batteries News

Battery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference Taking place from 17-18 June 2026, the event transforms Halle 3.0 at Messe Frankfurt into a 360-degree theatre of innovation. Four dedicated stages will be located at the “four corners” of the exhibition hall, placing 180+ elite speakers…

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