Solid Power Inc. is a top U.S. developer of solid-state battery technology. They have partnered with Samsung SDI and BMW. This collaboration aims to rapidly build and test a demo vehicle using solid-state batteries.
This partnership is a big step in commercializing ASSB technology. It brings together three global leaders in energy storage and automotive innovation. Solid Power will supply its unique sulfide-based solid electrolyte to Samsung SDI. Samsung SDI will then use it in a separator and/or catholyte. This will help create high-performance ASSB cells.
Samsung SDI and BMW will work together to assess the cells. They’ll use specific performance metrics and parameters for this evaluation. The three partners will create and provide all-solid-state battery cells. These will be used in a demo vehicle to prove that the tech is ready for next-gen electric mobility.
“We are excited to partner with Samsung SDI and BMW to progress the development of all-solid-state batteries,” said John Van Scoter, President and CEO of Solid Power. “Our solid electrolyte technology is designed for stability and conductivity, and by working closely with global leaders in automotive and battery innovation, we strive to bring ASSB technology closer to widespread adoption.”
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Martin Schuster, Vice President Battery Cell and Cell Module at the BMW Group, added: “With Samsung SDI joining our partnership with Solid Power, we gain significant momentum on our path advancing the development of new battery cell technologies. This global collaboration is another proof point of our overarching goal: to be always in a position to offer our customers state of the art battery technology.”
All-solid-state batteries will transform electric vehicle performance. They offer more energy, better safety, and a longer lifespan than regular lithium-ion batteries. They eliminate liquid electrolytes, which boosts thermal stability. This also allows for more compact battery designs. Both factors are key for the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs).
“Technological competitiveness in batteries would ultimately lead to innovation in electric vehicles,” said Stella Joo-Young Go, Executive Vice President of ASB Commercialization Team at Samsung SDI. “Samsung SDI will work closely with strategic partners such as BMW and Solid Power to take the lead in commercialization of ASSB.”
Solid Power, Samsung SDI, and BMW are teaming up. This partnership shows their commitment to speeding up EV innovation. They want to increase sustainability. They also plan to produce solid-state batteries on a larger scale.