Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 28/ 29

The past two weeks of LinkedIn discourse spotlighted rapid scaling of charging infrastructure, early commercialisation of bidirectional charging, and tangible steps toward circular battery economies. Policy shifts, funding moves, and product innovations underscore a market maturing through pragmatism, data-driven deployment, and collaboration.

Date

July 9, 2025

Electrification & Battery Technology

Thomas Allgeyer

Methodology: Every two weeks we collect most relevant posts on LinkedIn for selected topics and create an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!

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Charging Infrastructure and Deployment

EV Edison launches the largest multi-class EV charging hub on the East Coast, serving both commercial fleets and the public
France leads Europe in EV infrastructure with extensive public charge points and ultra-fast chargers; Belgium’s 20,000 charge points underline operator scale and commitment
E.ON Drive Infrastructure Denmark installs more than 200 charging stations at churches, widening rural accessibility
Government approval for EV charging hub signage on UK roads accelerates driver wayfinding and standardisation
London EV group supports councils in implementing safe, equitable cross-pavement solutions for residential charging
Data-driven approaches are deemed critical for e-truck charging site selection in logistics-heavy corridors
Rapid infrastructure growth prompts debate on whether the market truly needs ultra-fast charging everywhere
50 kW charging is positioned as sufficient for most use cases, reducing costs and easing grid stress
Innovative deployment models promise faster, more affordable roll-outs for end customers

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Payments, Software and Interoperability

Cariqa raises €4 million to build a transparent, operator-controlled payment platform for EV charging
Confusion persists between OCPI and Hubject for eRoaming; interoperability choices remain fluid for many operators
Outdated software creates stranded assets in charging networks; modernisation is essential to unlock value
Corporate charging teams are urged to adopt agile methods from scale-ups to move faster and deliver impact
Ampowr introduces energy intelligence solutions to improve efficiency and profitability of charging operations
EcoSec Works focuses on AI-driven risk mitigation for EV charging, tackling cybersecurity and operational challenges
Early survey results show rising support for OCPP 2.x among hardware manufacturers, with Plug & Charge and V2G as key priorities

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Bidirectional Charging and V2G/V2H

Octopus Energy and BYD introduce the UK’s first vehicle-to-grid solution, enabling customer savings and grid stability
An EV lease package integrates V2G to monetise stored energy and stabilise the grid
Scaling V2G requires multifaceted solutions and cross-sector collaboration; barriers are technological, regulatory and commercial
Ambibox secures European Grid Code certification for its V2G charger, with country-specific certificates to follow
FHNW establishes a bidirectional charging test laboratory to advance V2G system development and standardisation
V2G is framed as a tangible benefit for EV owners, enabling bidirectional energy flows and cost optimisation
Clear differentiation between V2H and V2G use cases helps stakeholders choose the right integration path

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Battery Technology and Vehicle Innovation

Plasma cleaning emerges as critical for precise, pure and high-performance battery manufacturing in EVs and energy storage
Solid state battery development is highlighted as a pathway to improved EV performance and safety
Mercedes-AMG presents the GT XX electric car, combining ultra-fast charging with advanced battery innovation
Megawatt Charging promises up to 1 MW power, redefining heavy-duty electric mobility capability
A record 637 kWh charging event with the Mercedes eActros 600 underscores progress in high-capacity commercial charging
Volvo’s ES90 propulsion system receives technical scrutiny in an interview, signalling future direction for premium EVs
Industry dictionaries and abbreviation guides aim to standardise the language of electric mobility across stakeholders
Electric aircraft discussions highlight the efficiency benefits of wing-borne lift for future sustainable aviation

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Recycling, Second-Life and Supply Chain Resilience

Repurposing used EV batteries for stationary storage demonstrates circularity and innovation
General Motors partners with Redwood Materials to build US-made energy storage solutions from GM batteries
Altilium’s process extracts lithium and graphite for reuse and pioneers a UK-based circular recycling model
Resilient battery supply chains are positioned as essential to EV affordability, sustainability and innovation

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Policy, Regulation and Market Signals

The sunset of US EV tax credits is seen as a short-term setback with positive long-term market implications
The UK automotive sector targets £50 billion growth by 2035, guided by a 10-point strategy
Meeting EV sales targets requires urgent action on infrastructure build-out and policy certainty
The 3rd Charging Market Outlook edition focuses on BEV adoption and infrastructure developments across Europe
Wrexham data shows a 2,705% surge in electricity delivered to EVs, indicating rapid local uptake
Global EV sales are rising, with Europe leading thanks to policy alignment and infrastructure expansion
Germany notes strong EV registrations but wrestles with infrastructure gaps and wait times
Switzerland’s discourse emphasises “serenity over subsidies,” suggesting a cultural approach to e-mobility adoption
China’s dominance in battery technology raises concerns about US patent rights and market access

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