Market observations, industry perspectives and updates from the UK and European new energy and automotive sector.
Lithium, cathodes, anodes and specialty chemicals — the companies supplying the materials that make modern energy storage systems possible, and what Asian manufacturers need to know when entering European supply chains.
Battery Technology Online · Feb 2026 ↗Zero emission truck registrations more than doubled in 2025. The UK bus and coach market hit its strongest performance in 17 years, with over 27% of new vehicles zero emission — cementing the UK as Europe's largest zero emission bus market.
SMMT · Feb 2026 ↗The UK's accelerating transition to electric vehicles is creating significant opportunities — and regulatory challenges — for overseas manufacturers entering the market.
Powerbridge PerspectivesFrom ADR regulations to UN38.3 certification and warehousing requirements — a practical overview for Asian battery businesses planning UK market entry.
Market Entry PracticePowerbridge's SMMT membership supports active participation in UK automotive industry events, helping clients build meaningful connections in the UK ecosystem.
Event UpdatesIdentifying, evaluating and engaging the right UK distribution or sales partner is one of the most critical decisions in market entry. How to get it right from the start.
Powerbridge PerspectivesThe UK's clean energy transition commitments — spanning offshore wind, grid storage and hydrogen — are attracting sustained investment and creating collaboration opportunities for Asian technology and manufacturing companies.
Powerbridge ResearchCross-border industrial collaboration is evolving rapidly. Trust-building, regulatory alignment and local representation are key to successful long-term partnerships.
Powerbridge PerspectivesIf you are planning expansion into the UK or Europe, or exploring collaboration across new energy, batteries and the automotive value chain — we would be pleased to hear from you.