In a world where the competition for solid-state batteries is fierce, two companies have decided to join forces: Factorial Energy and Posco Future M. Together, they aim not only to accelerate the development of this promising technology but also to make their production economically viable. The race for new energies has begun!
A strategic collaboration in the heart of Berlin
Everyone wants solid-state batteries. These accumulators promise unparalleled performance and increased safety, propelling electromobility to new heights. It is in this context that American Factorial Energy and South Korean Posco Future M unveiled their partnership at the Future Battery Forum in Berlin. An agreement that could reshape the landscape of battery technologies.
Research and commercialization: a dynamic duo
Under this agreement, Posco, already well established in the production of cathodic and anodic materials for giants like LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI, will focus on developing new chemical compositions. The goal? To maximize the performance of batteries with solid electrolyte. Imagine a fusion between the speed of a Formula 1 driver and the endurance of a marathon runner; that’s what these new high-silicon-content formulas for anodes aim to achieve.
The Stellantis platform equipped with Factorial’s solid-state battery
On its side, Factorial Energy will showcase its production capacity to advance these types of batteries. They will work on processes aimed at reducing costs, much like a Michelin-starred chef perfecting their recipe to offer a delicious dish without blowing their budget.
“The collaboration between our company and Posco,” said Siyu Huang, CEO of Factorial, “will bring benefits on multiple fronts: it will accelerate the development of new materials and improve production efficiency.”
High expectations in the automotive sector
This partnership is not just a simple collaboration between two companies. It has the potential to transform the entire sustainable mobility sector. Factorial is already collaborating with several major automotive names, including Mercedes and Stellantis. These companies have already begun road testing prototypes of solid-state batteries. Just think: a Mercedes-Benz EQS equipped with such technology could soon flood our roads, promising range and charging times worthy of the wildest dreams.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS equipped with a solid-state battery developed by Factorial
Meanwhile, Posco has launched a collaboration with Honda, addressing various aspects of electric mobility, such as battery production and recycling. These are alliances that resemble more than just a simple ballroom dance; it’s more like a choreographed ballet where each performer knows their role to perfection.
