Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 38/ 39

The past two weeks show clear acceleration in bidirectional charging, heavy-duty electrification, and grid-integrated storage. OEMs and utilities advanced real pilots, funding flowed into high-power hubs, and solid progress appeared on battery technology and circularity. Execution is shifting toward integrated energy outcomes and reliable operations.

Date

September 17, 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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Bidirectional, V2X, and vehicle-as-a-power-plant

Mercedes-Benz AG and The Mobility House set a 2026 V2G product timeline for BEVs, anchoring an OEM-led path to grid services
E.ON and BMW launched bidirectional charging in Germany with a home proposition for iX3 owners and a first commercial V2G offering progressed in the market
A residential V2G power plant using F-150 Lightning trucks demonstrated practical aggregation at household level
Massachusetts V2X Demonstration program shared early learnings and a roadmap for integration, while a European review delivered actionable guidance to overcome barriers
Elli introduced home bidirectional charging, and a trial subscription model indicated new consumer value propositions for V2H and V2G
California funded curbside V2G chargers, signaling policy backing for public right-of-way grid integration
German regulator actions enabled battery storage and bidirectional participation, empowering consumers in electricity markets

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Heavy-duty, megawatt, and high-power charging

Ecosystem collaboration emerged as the decisive factor for Megawatt Charging Systems success in truck electrification
bp pulse and Moto partnered to deploy high-powered electric truck charging on UK motorways, linking logistics routes with reliable uptime
Depot electrification surfaced as the practical scaling lever for European e-trucks, supported by new dispensers with dual CCS2 connectors for operational flexibility
EV Realty secured funding to expand heavy-duty charging hubs in California and successful high-power truck sessions showed readiness for commercial duty cycles
Discussions in British Columbia and market commentary reinforced that HDV battery performance now challenges fuel cells on long-haul efficiency

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Grid integration, storage, and energy management

Eaton and ChargePoint unveiled a DC microgrid concept to scale fast charging efficiently under constrained interconnections
Iceland adopted an energy management system for smart and reliable charging under grid stress, while an innovative local storage system enabled multiple fast chargers behind limited capacity
Lessons from solar adoption informed a pragmatic pathway for V2G and flexibility markets, with OEMs reframing cars as energy hubs linked to homes and the grid
German proposals opened the energy market to private storage, improving household economics and system stability

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Battery technology, safety, and R&D enablement

EVE Energy initiated solid-state battery production for robotics and UAVs with performance-oriented targets
IAA spotlights highlighted ultrafast charging and extended longevity as converging design goals
A prototype battery ejection concept addressed thermal runaway risk with a safety-first architecture
Henkel opened a Battery Application Center in North America to support regional customers with hands-on development and collaboration

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Circularity and second-life applications

Second-life startups moved from concept to deployment in Australia, repurposing EV packs for stationary storage
Mapleview Energy showcased repurposed EV batteries in energy storage, strengthening the practical circular economy narrative

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Market and policy signals

EU fuel price projections indicated potential relative cost advantages for EV driving by 2030, reinforcing TCO arguments
China’s continued leadership in e-mobility suggested spillover effects in developing markets through technology transfer and assistance
Industry commentary in the United States pointed to operations excellence, reliability, and simplified solutions as the real value unlock in charging

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New product and launch radar

Ultra-fast charger: Mercedes-Benz HYC1000 with up to 600 kW positioned for next-gen infrastructure standards
Dispenser platform: Dual CCS2 high-power unit improved bay utilization and future evolution pathways
Home bidirectional solutions: Elli and OEM offerings advanced residential integration with grid-linked features
Solid-state production: EVE Energy targeted specialized robotics and UAV segments with performance claims

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Partnership and funding updates

OEM-utility energy collaboration: Mercedes-Benz with The Mobility House and E.ON with BMW advanced interoperable V2G and home charging propositions
Network and site partnerships: bp pulse with Moto expanded motorway truck coverage in the UK
Fleet electrification collaboration: Kwetta supported megawatt-level infrastructure and partnered with Fonterra on a large truck fleet transition
Capital formation: EV Realty raised funding to accelerate heavy-duty charging hubs in California

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