At Battery Show Detroit 2026, held in Detroit, Michigan, United States, the main themes were the adoption of EVs and reducing dependence on China, with initiatives to strengthen North America's battery supply chain and use AI also presented.
Companies involved in batteries, automobiles, materials, and manufacturing equipment gathered at Battery Show Detroit 2026 in Detroit, where a wide range of technology exhibits and presentations covered battery manufacturing, recycling, thermal management, and fast-charging technologies.
Presentations focused on advances in battery technology accompanying the adoption of EVs and HEVs and the electrification of the automotive industry, while companies' efforts to secure competitiveness in North America were discussed against the backdrop of the growth of China's EV and battery industries. In particular, the need to reduce dependence on critical minerals and materials originating in China was noted, and the development of supply chains within North America and including friendly countries, along with increased local production, was emphasized.
The use of AI also attracted attention. Applications in battery data analysis, failure prediction, and more efficient research and development were presented, while some expressed the view that AI would be used only partially rather than relied on comprehensively. Among the Japanese exhibitors, Kanematsu KGK, JOKOH, and Okaya Koki sought to strengthen relationships with North American OEMs and battery companies. The next event is scheduled for October 2027.