Mercedes-Benz and Huineng Technology cooperate to develop the next generation of electric vehicle solid-state batteries

Tramway News: Recently, according to the official website of Daimler, Mercedes-Benz has signed a technical cooperation agreement with Taiwanese solid-state battery company Huineng Technology to jointly develop the next generation of batteries, with an investment amount of millions of euros. The first model with a new solid-state battery is expected to be launched in the next few years and will gradually be installed in a series of passenger cars over the next five years.

Mercedes-Benz plans to achieve full electrification of its products by 2030, subject to market conditions. Collaborations with leading companies in solid-state battery technology will facilitate the advancement of Mercedes-Benz battery technology and expand its network of technology partners.

According to the agreement, Mercedes-Benz will have a seat on the board of directors of Huineng Technology, and Mercedes-Benz's investment will help Huineng Technology establish a manufacturing plant in Europe in addition to the development of solid-state battery technology, and the new factory is expected to be completed as soon as the end of 2022. It will focus on the development of next-generation batteries, including solid-state batteries with silicon anodes, lithium metal anodes and bipolar technologies.

Huineng Technology focuses on battery technology in automotive, consumer and industrial applications. Founded in 2006, the company is the world's first battery company to mass-produce solid-state lithium ceramic batteries. Huineng Technology's automated pilot line has provided nearly 8,000 solid-state battery sample cells to automakers around the world for testing and module development. By the end of 2022, ProLogium will complete the establishment of the GWh plant, followed by plans for capacity expansion in major markets around the world.