Chemistry & Cell Components
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Chemistry & Cell Components
Solid State | Notable Events
Solid State | Notable Events
2023 was a lackluster year in terms of new investments and partnerships for solid state batteries compared to 2022. SSB companies consolidated existing partnerships and deployed previously raised capital on the path towards commercialization. For most, the start of production remains a moving target.
May: ProLogium Announces €5.2b Gigafactory in Dunkirk France.
April: Battery giant CATL unveiled a condensed matter battery (semi-solid state) with energy density of 500 (Wh/kg).
Source: Xu, L., Lu, Y., Zhao, C.Z., Yuan, H., Zhu, G.L., Hou, L.P., Zhang, Q., & Huang, J.Q.
July: WeLion has delivered its first semi-solid-state battery cells to electric car manufacturer Nio.
June: Toyota announced a breakthrough in solid state batteries and expressed commitment for its commercialization in 2027-2028 (later rectified to “2030 and beyond”).
November: Solid Power has made first A-1 EV battery cell deliveries to BMW to formally enter automotive qualification.
October: Factorial Energy has delivered A-samples of its lithium metal cells with more than 100 Ah to car manufacturers for testing.
November: SES has unveiled a new lithium metal battery cell with a capacity of 107 Ah.
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