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advanced all Solid stAte saFE LIthium Metal technology tOwards Vehicle Electrification

Project description

High energy density and safe solid-state lithium-metal battery to extend electric vehicle range

Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role in the bid to meet global goals on climate change. Although the market for EV batteries has seen consistently high growth rates over the past few years, currently the battery technology is dominated by players from Asian countries. The EU-funded SAFELiMOVE project intends to increase Europe's representation in this market by gathering key European actors in the battery sector, including industrial materials producers, battery manucfacturer, R&D centres and the automotive industry. The project aims to develop a new lithium-metal battery cell technology based on a safe, reliable and high-performance solid-state electrolyte. Its high specific energy (450 Wh/kg), fast charging and long cycle life is expected to extend EV range, helping the transport sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Objective

Transport is responsible for around a quarter of EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and more than two thirds of transport-related GHG emissions are from road transport. Countries around the world are betting on EVs to meet sustainability targets. Battery cells are considered as the heart of EVs, and currently EU OEMs import around 90% of the battery cells from Asian companies. New materials and processes are needed if the EU wants to catch up with Asian battery manufacturers. SAFELiMOVE will gather key European actors in the battery sector, from industrial materials producers, to R&D centers and automotive industry, covering the complete knowledge and value chain. SAFELiMOVE will not only strengthen the R&D in the energy and automotive sectors but especially the European industry in these fields. SAFELiMOVE project aims to support a market-driven disruptive technology change towards high energy density batteries (450 Wh/kg or 1200 Wh/L) and improved safety in a cost-effective manner. SAFELiMOVE delivers innovations in five main technology areas: development of nickel-rich layered oxide cathode materials; high specific capacity, lithium metal anode materials; advanced hybrid ceramic-electrolyte with improved ion conductivity at room temperature; interface adoption for effective Li transport by surface modification and/or over-coatings, and knowhow creation for the development of scale up production of all-solid-state batteries. By higher energy density batteries towards 450 Wh/kg, faster charging and longer cycle life, SAFELiMOVE aims to meet future battery requirements for EVs. Thus, the range of EVs will be extended and the electro-mobility and decarbonization will be further pushed forward with impact in climate change scenarios.

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(opens in new window) H2020-LC-BAT-2019-2020

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CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION COOPERATIVA DE ENERGIAS ALTERNATIVAS FUNDACION, CIC ENERGIGUNE FUNDAZIOA
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€ 975 185,00
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CALLE ALBERT EINSTEIN 48 PARQUE TECNOLOGICO DE ALAVA
01510 MINANO ALAVA
Spain

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Noreste País Vasco Araba/Álava
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