"Durapower and Kıvanç Energize U.S. with Strategic Battery Partnership"

Durapower and Kıvanç have formed a strategic partnership to explore a joint venture in Turkey for manufacturing electric battery solutions, aiming to bolster supply chains in the Americas.

• On October 8, 2025, Durapower signed a Memorandum of understanding with Kıvanç Enerji in Detroit to evaluate a joint venture for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
• The partnership aims to produce electric battery cells and packs in Turkey, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting sustainable energy initiatives in the U.S.
• This venture will focus on utilizing key materials like manganese to create batteries that meet increasing demand, targeting kilowatt-hour efficiency for the Americas market.