Energy storage beyond lithium ion explores solid-state, sodium-ion, and flow batteries, shaping next-gen energy storage for EVs, grids, and future power systems. . Batteries Spearhead Dual Economic and Technological Race in 2025 TIANJIN, China, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17 th China International Battery Fair (CIBF2025), Asia's premier battery industry gathering, will be held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center from May 15-17, 2025. . Longer-duration storage, safety-driven procurement and FEOC compliance are starting to push alternative chemistries closer to scale.