Altris expands Clarios sodium battery deal
Altris in Sweden has signed an exclusive deal with battery maker Clarios for low voltage sodium cells.
The exclusive Joint Development Agreement (JDA) will see Altris develop sodium ion cell technology for low-voltage applications, while Clarios, the parent company of VARTA Automotive, will develop the Battery Management Systems (BMS), software, and system integration.
This follows a collaboration agreement earlier this year to create a detailed production plan for low-voltage vehicle batteries using sodium-ion cells.
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Every vehicle, including hybrid and fully electric models, requires a reliable low-voltage energy source to power essential systems and functions. As the complexity of vehicles increases, the low-voltage network must adapt to support a growing array of software-based functions, including steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, autonomous technologies, and enhanced in-cabin experiences.
“This Joint Development Agreement with Altris enables Clarios to further expand our leading position in the development of innovative battery solutions and to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy storage systems. This is a significant step forward with our strategy of being chemistry-agnostic when it comes to producing low-voltage batteries,” said Federico Morales Zimmermann, Clarios vice president and General Manager, Global Customers, Products and Engineering. “We now have the ability to manufacture a variety of advanced battery types including absorbent glass mat, lithium-ion and Na-ion to support the low-voltage demands created by advanced vehicle technologies.”
“Altris wants to bring the world better, safer and truly sustainable sodium-ion batteries. This Joint Development Agreement with Clarios enables us to continue our focus on developing and manufacturing sodium-ion batteries specifically adapted for the automotive battery market. Our chemistry has a unique advantage of combining low-temperature performance with the ability of delivering high currents, all while maintaining a competitive energy density. This makes it a perfect fit for mobility solutions,” said Björn Mårlid, CEO of Altris.
www.altris.com; www.clarios.com
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