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SK Innovation and Solid Power partner to produce automotive-scale solid-state batteries


Battery manufacturer SK Innovation announced a memorandum of understanding and agreement to jointly develop and manufacture solid-state batteries for EVs using Solid Power’s proprietary electrolyte technology. The goal of the partnership is to validate Solid Power’s all-solid-state battery and electrolyte production processes and work together to further develop the technology.. More…

Mercedes presents concept electric van ‘Sustaineer’

Mercedes-Benz Vans debuts the ‘Sustaineer’ concept designed to show a tangible future of urban delivery traffic. The all-electric van based on the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter has innovations and technical solutions on board that have been “designed for possible series production”. The name Sustaineer is an artificial word made up of the terms Sustainability and Pioneer. Mercedes-Benz […] More…

SK Innovation invests in Solid Power

SK Innovation has signed a development agreement with the US solid-state battery specialist Solid Power and will also invest in it. The declared goal is to develop a solid-state battery with an energy density of at least 930 Wh/l. The South Korean company SK Innovation, which spun off its battery business on 1 October under […] More…

Cell-to-pack tech from battery maker CATL could be used in EVs from Hyundai, Kia, Genesis


Chinese battery supplier CATL and Hyundai Mobis on Wednesday announced a partnership and license agreement for CATL’s cell-to-pack technology. Cell-to-pack refers to the direct integration of cells into a battery pack, without the modules used in most current pack designs. The deal will allow for use of this tech in electric cars and other… More…