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- This marks the world’s first introduced B-sample supply of solid-state battery cells to a world automaker
- Factorial’s solid-state batteries can considerably enhance the vary and efficiency of electrical automobiles, whereas decreasing total automobile price
- The corporate leverages present lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes and provide chains to provide its solid-state batteries, which may streamline the B-sample validation part and speed up development towards sequence manufacturing of passenger EVs
WOBURN, Massachusetts — Factorial Inc. (Factorial), an business chief within the growth of solid-state battery know-how for electrical automobile (EV) purposes, in the present day introduced the supply of B-samples of its 106+Ah lithium-metal solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz as a part of their ongoing joint growth settlement. This milestone marks the world’s first introduced B-sample cargo of solid-state battery cells to a world automotive OEM, showcasing progress towards product maturity and the sequence manufacturing of passenger EVs geared up with Factorial’s solid-state battery know-how.
Factorial has manufactured hundreds of large-format solid-state batteries and shipped over 1,000 100+Ah solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz as a part of the A-sample part, highlighting its capability to provide excessive volumes of superior battery cells. The B-samples will probably be built-in into modules and battery packs for in depth testing and optimization. This significant part entails validating the module and pack designs in opposition to Mercedes-Benz’s strict efficiency specs. Moreover, this step will affirm the robustness of Factorial’s provide chain and its manufacturing processes, guaranteeing scalability for future automobile testing.
“We are thrilled to advance to the B-sample phase and to mark this milestone with a global automotive leader like Mercedes-Benz,” stated Siyu Huang, CEO and Co-Founding father of Factorial. “This swift progression from A-sample to B-sample delivery in under a year highlights Factorial’s rapid innovation capabilities and we continue to push the envelope to accelerate the adoption of solid-state batteries in the automotive sector. As a U.S. cell maker, we believe our high energy density cell will help build more efficient and sustainable vehicles that will set new standards for electric vehicle range, cost and performance globally.”
The solid-state battery cells make the most of Factorial’s proprietary FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Know-how) platform that features a lithium-metal anode, which is the lightest steel on earth and permits the excessive power density of 391Wh/kg. Factorial’s batteries are manufactured utilizing present gear from lithium-ion battery manufacturing, requiring minimal modifications. This strategy can streamline the manufacturing validation course of and considerably cut back long-term working prices.
“We are committed to leading in innovative battery technologies, and our partnership with Factorial is a significant part of this strategy,” stated Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Administration at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Know-how Officer. “These B-sample batteries give us the opportunity to further validate this next-generation battery technology with the goal of enhancing range and performance, reducing overall vehicle costs, and offering the most desirable electric vehicles to our customers.”
This milestone establishes Factorial as a pivotal know-how associate for main automakers pursuing battery innovation to advance their EV portfolios. Along with Mercedes-Benz, Factorial has joint growth agreements with Stellantis and Hyundai Motor Firm and Kia Company.
About Factorial Inc.
Based and headquartered in america, Factorial is creating breakthrough solid-state batteries that provide longer vary per cost and elevated security and purpose to be cost-competitive with typical lithium-ion batteries. The corporate’s proprietary FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Know-how) leverages a stable electrolyte materials, which has the potential to allow protected and dependable cell efficiency with high-capacity cathode and anode supplies. FEST® has been scaled in 100+Ah cells, works at room temperature, and is suitable with present lithium-ion battery manufacturing gear. The corporate has entered into joint growth agreements with Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai Motor Firm. Extra data will be discovered at www.factorialenergy.com. © 2024 Factorial Inc. All rights reserved. Factorial, the Factorial emblem and FEST are registered emblems in america and/or different nations. Different emblems are property of their respective homeowners.
