GS Yuasa Energy Solutions
GS Yuasa Energy Solutions is a US-based subsidiary of a top global battery maker, focused on advanced energy storage and power solutions.
The rapid growth of AI data centers is creating new challenges and opportunities for insurers. Investments are reaching billions for individual projects. Companies are relying on private capital to finance expansion. The trend highlights AI’s growing infrastructure demands. Read Full Article
At ACT Expo 2026, major advancements in electric and hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles were highlighted as fleets prepare for next-generation operations. Companies showcased battery-electric trucks, fuel-cell systems, and integrated charging technologies designed to improve efficiency and meet emissions regulations. Large-scale deployments, including hydrogen truck programs and new medium-duty EVs, demonstrate rapid industry growth. These developments signal a shift toward diversified clean energy solutions for fleet operators. Read Full Article
The Department of War (DOW) announced today a September 3, 2025, two-year, $2 million investment in ReElement Technologies Corporation (RTC) of Fishers, Indiana to address the challenges of sourcing allied raw material and increasing domestic critical mineral separation and purification capabilities, which will help establish a reliable industrial base of rare earth minerals. This announcement was delayed due to the government shutdown. This effort, funded through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy (OASW(IBP))'s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program, supports Secretary of War priorities in critical minerals research and development by helping to establish a fully allied and domestic rare earth purification supply chain. "By processing diverse feedstocks — including ores, recycled magnets, and manufacturing waste — at its scalable Marion, Indiana facility, RTC supports the Department's 2027 mine-to-magnet goal and helps reduce our reliance on Chinese-dominated supply chains," said Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy Michael Cadenazzi. "This cost-effective approach strengthens domestic production capacity, enhances national security, and meets the growing REE demand in defense, electric vehicles, and renewable energy applications." ReElement Technologies' innovative rare earth element (REE) separation process, utilizing patented and proprietary refining chromatography methods, offers a transformative solution to bolster the U.S. industrial base supply chain for REEs, aligning with presidential executive orders aimed at securing critical mineral independence. ReElement's chromatography method consistently achieves ultra-high purity (99.5+ percent) oxides like neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, which are essential for metallization and magnet production. Key REEs - neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium - are used in advanced magnets that are critical components in both defense and commercial applications. REEs are used in aircraft, nuclear-powered submarines, missiles, electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and satellites. This project will refine REEs with high purity and environmental efficiency, strengthening the domestic industrial base by reducing reliance on foreign processing. Since the IBAS Program's inception in 2014, the Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) Office has invested over $2.6 billion across 207 projects to restore domestic manufacturing capacity and capability. ICAM is part of OASW(IBP)'s Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) Directorate within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Resilience. For more information on MCEIP, please visit: https://www.businessdefense.gov/ibr/mceip/index.html About the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy (OASW(IBP)) The OASW(IBP) works with domestic and international partners to forge and sustain a robust, secure, and resilient industrial base enabling the warfighter, now and in the future. OASW(IBP)'s Innovation Capability and Modernization Office, which executes the IBAS Program, provides DOW with key capabilities to achieve the strategic aims of Department priorities and Presidential Executive Orders. These call for a strong, resilient, responsive, and healthy national industrial base that can respond at-will to national security requirements. Source Article
North America is increasing investment in rare earth mining and processing to reduce reliance on imports. Projects in the U.S. and Canada aim to strengthen supply chains. Rare earth magnets are essential for EVs and clean energy technologies. Growth is driven by policy and demand. Read Full Article
Michigan’s EGLE reports that battery recycling is hampered by public confusion and limited infrastructure. The agency recommends more statewide education and accessible drop-off locations. Addressing these issues could improve recycling rates and environmental outcomes. Read Full Article
BAE Systems expanded its New York facility to support development of high-voltage energy storage systems for hybrid and electric aircraft. The investment includes advanced manufacturing, battery production, and engineering capabilities. These technologies are critical to enabling lower-emission aviation and improving energy efficiency. The expansion reflects growing industrial demand for electrified aviation infrastructure. Read Full Article
The U.S. Army is rapidly integrating drones into its operations, establishing specialized training programs to prepare soldiers for unmanned system deployment. At Fort Stewart, a new training center combines simulation, classroom instruction, and real-world flight testing to build operator expertise. Drones are now critical for reconnaissance, targeting, and battlefield coordination. This expansion reflects how unmanned systems are becoming standard tools across military formations. Read Full Article