Adden Energy, a solid-state battery (SSB) developer for electric vehicles (EVs), has commissioned a pilot production line to manufacture lithium metal solid-state batteries.
These batteries use dynamic-stability, a Harvard-discovered phenomenon, to deliver differentiation in both design and manufacturing. The technical refinement is said to reduce production costs, making the technology better for applications such as electric vehicles.
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This technology enables the integration of two next-generation technologies, the lithium metal and all-solid-state batteries, to deliver superior performance than those currently available in the market.
Adden Energy chief product officer Dr Pu Zhang said: “Our initial prototypes had already shown 50% improvement in energy density over current lithium-ion technology with the added benefits of charging in under 10 minutes and being non-flammable.
“Now we have shown we can manufacture these batteries on the same equipment that is commonly used for lithium-ion production, which gives us a clear route to scale-up and manufacturing.”
Adden Energy said its batteries surpass existing commercial batteries in “safety”, “energy density”, and “charge rate”.
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By GlobalDataAdditionally, the company has devised processes for producing these advanced batteries using conventional, manufacturing equipment that is widely available.
Unlike typical lithium metal solid-state batteries, which require slow and costly production methods, Adden Energy’s approach enables large-scale production with only minor modifications to standard lithium-ion industry equipment.
This approach is said to reduce production costs, making the technology viable for applications such as electric vehicles.
The company has already begun receiving purchase orders from automakers and industrial users for validation in their applications, with the new production line being used to fulfil these orders.
The pilot line is expected to reach full production capacity by this summer.
Investment firm MassVentures has supported Adden Energy since its inception at Harvard University. It initially provided a catalyst grant before participating in the company’s seed round in 2022 and series A in 2024.
Additionally, MassVentures has held a seat on the company’s board since 2022.
Adden Energy is engaged in developing what it describes as the “world’s fastest lithium metal batteries”, leveraging self-healing solid-state battery technology.
These batteries are anticipated to double the driving range of EV while reducing charge times, potentially matching the refuelling speed of gasoline-powered vehicles.
