The ARPA-E Ionics Program was launched in 2017 to explore high-performance separators and electrodes for lithium metal batteries built with solid ion conductors. Highlights of this program will be shared in this presentation and the achievement of aggressive metrics discussed, including energy density, cycle life, safety and cost. Future opportunities relating to high-energy materials & fast-charging solutions will also be explored. 

This presentation will focus on the rapid changing technologies when it comes to battery system assembly and production – looking especially at high flexible, low volume sports car applications.

Ferroelectric glass-devices can both harvest thermal and store electrical energy close to room temperature. The drastic increase of the dielectric constant leads to a steep decrease in internal resistance, which conduces to a huge augmentation of the output power while discharging with an electric load. In this presentation, we are going to focus on the latter mechanisms.

We have realized human activity must balance with the biosphere, including the air we breathe and the various natural resources we use in manufacturing. Presently such a balance does not exist. Achieving balance– a sustainable world - requires dramatic changes, including the derivation of energy from renewable sources and the use of renewable and recyclable feedstocks for manufacturing. Behind every watt-hour of battery produced is an enormous amount of energy and materials consumption to make it. We are now getting more energy derived from renewable sources such as solar and wind. New manufacturing processes are being developed that are more energy-efficient, use renewable/recyclable feedstocks, and produce smaller and less toxic waste streams. Moving towards a sustainable world also requires significant changes in battery manufacturing. We discuss here materials and processes to make battery manufacturing and use more sustainable.

Lithium metal with extremely high energy density, and the lowest negative electrochemical potential (-3.04V). However, the extreme difficulty on large-scale application of lithium, dragging Li metal batteries out of practical applications over several decades. We systematically study the engineering technology of lithium which allows us to develop manufacturing compatibility within commercial lithium-ion production that involves slitting, stacking and tab welding.

Cost, safety and reliability are the main barriers for mass market vehicle electrification. Premium vehicles have proven that long range cruising is doable and comfortable with electric cars. Range anxiety is not an issue for many vehicle owners anymore. A123 Systems continues investing into LFP technology development to offer best energy dense and high cycle life solution for electric commuting vehicles where low cost solution is required for market success.

Saft is entering a new, dramatic growth stage including expansion into new markets and applications; our strategy and plans will be discussed. In addition, Saft continues to invest and develop new electrochemistry including advanced LTO, Mn-phosphate, and solid-state; recent advancements will be shown. Finally, Saft capabilities for space and defense, including both very high power and world-class high energy density pouches will be presented.

Sion Power has combined extensive experience with metallic lithium anodes with high energy lithium-ion cathodes such as NCM and achieved 500 Wh/kg, 1000 Wh/L with for aerospace applications and 400 Wh/kg, 800 Wh/L with over 700 deep discharge cycles in EV applications.  The company is producing 6 and 20 Ah cells and modules with outstanding
independently verified safety results.  Sion has made tremendous progress in scale-up and fully integrated battery packs for customers and OEM evaluation.  Sion Power continues to progress its technology roadmap to achieve 700 Wh/kg and 1400 Wh/L for aerospace applications.

The EV market is growing rapidly, along with low-cost LIB demand. Electrical test methods are insufficient for manufacturing process monitoring at-scale. Feasible is commercializing a breakthrough battery inspection technology that uses ultrasound and data-analytics to fill a gap in leading methods by rapidly and non-invasively delivering spatially-resolved physical insights about EV-cells. In particular, we enable speeding-up new cells & process development, accelerating production ramp-up, and improving steady-state production yield.

This presentation will cover Li-ion (EV) fire and explosion – mechanism and passive approaches for 50Ah Li-ion cell and its pack validation.

This presentation provides an overview of the DOE vehicle battery R&D portfolio and the research initiatives for accelerating commercialization. There will also be discussion on technology performance targets, future direction, and highlights of significant breakthroughs and key findings resulting from VTO-funded R&D.

Investors are getting more knowledgeable about battery technology and over the last few years, there has also been a significant rise in environmental, social and government (ESG) investing. This has had a number of implications for the battery industry as OEMS seek to grow their EV businesses and de-carbonize supply chains while balancing the need to protect traditional revenue streams. 

Next-generation Li-ion battery cell factories will be rapidly modularized through supply chain innovation and be designed and built with minimum energy use. Lithium-ion cell factories of the future will also incorporate IOT (Internet of Things) platforms and virtual layout design/analytics that will optimize consumables (electrode slurries, water, spec. gases, etc.) and tools thus improving cell fab operations and energy efficiency.

In early October 2020, Solid Power announced the production and delivery of the company's first-generation multi-layer, multi-ampere hour (Ah) all solid-state lithium metal cells. In this presentation, Solid Power Chief Technology Officer Josh Buettner-Garrett will outline the company’s automated, roll-to-roll production line, how it compares to Lithium-Ion processes and will also provide an overview of the key steps ASSB manufacturing eliminates to reduce CapEx compared to a GWh-scale Li-ion production plant.

Today, scientists are developing new lithium ion battery designs for electric vehicles and other innovative applications.  The safety and efficiency of these designs relies on well controlled manufacturing processes. Variations to the coating thickness can limit energy output or cause assembly issues within the battery cell. Online metrology instruments provide sub-micron measurements that optimize the use of raw materials and ensure product quality and uniformity during electrode and separator manufacturing.