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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis, Factorial Energy validate FEST solid-state battery cells for EVs
Stellantis and Factorial Energy have successfully validated the latter's 77Ah Factorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST) solid-state battery cells. The development marks progress towards bringing next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries to the market. In 2024, Stellantis and Factorial announced the next phase of their partnership, aimed at advancing the development and deployment of next-generation EVs using Factorial's solid-state battery technology. The initiative builds on Stellantis' $75m investment in Factorial made in 2021. Stellantis is planning to launch a demonstration fleet of all-new Dodge Charger Daytona vehicles featuring Factorial's solid-state batteries in 2026. This will mark a key next step in the commercialisation of this 'promising technology". This demonstration fleet aims to validate Factorial's technology and assess its performance in real-world driving conditions. During the latest assessment, the automotive-sized 77Ah FEST cells have demonstrated an energy density of 375Wh/kg and are progressing towards automotive qualification. The validated solid-state batteries offer higher energy density and faster charging compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries, Stellantis said. Factorial's 77Ah FEST cells are capable of charging from 15% to over 90% in just 18 minutes at room temperature. They also boast high power output with discharge rates up to 4C, which caters to the increasing performance demands of EVs. Factorial has utilised scientific engineering and AI-driven tools to develop an electrolyte formulation that enables the battery to operate effectively in a wide temperature range, from -30°C to 45°C. This overcomes previous limitations of solid-state batteries and suggests improved performance in various climates, the company said. Stellantis chief engineering and technology officer Ned Curic said: 'Reaching this level of performance reflects the strengths of our collaboration with Factorial. 'This breakthrough puts us at the forefront of the solid-state revolution, but we are not stopping there. We continue working together to push the boundaries and deliver even more advanced solutions, bringing us closer to lighter, more efficient batteries that reduce costs for our customers.' Stellantis and Factorial are also collaborating on pack design and technology integration to reduce battery pack weight and improve system efficiency. These efforts aim to enhance vehicle range and support sustainable EV solutions. Factorial Energy CEO Siyu Huang said: 'Battery development is about compromise. While optimising one feature is simple, balancing high energy density, cycle life, fast charging, and safety in an automotive-sized battery with OEM validation is a breakthrough. 'This achievement with Stellantis is bringing next-generation battery technology from research to reality.' "Stellantis, Factorial Energy validate FEST solid-state battery cells for EVs" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Tories call for Irish ‘poison' rappers Kneecap to be axed from TRNSMT over ‘kill your local MP' message
The band is set to play at the Glasgow festival on July 11 — the eve of the Battle of the Boyne anniversary when the Orange Order march FEST FURY Tories call for Irish 'poison' rappers Kneecap to be axed from TRNSMT over 'kill your local MP' message Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IRISH rappers Kneecap should be axed from the TRNSMT festival for spewing 'poison', the Scottish Tories said last night. It comes after videos of the self-proclaimed 'Fenians' urging fans to 'kill your local MP' emerged on Friday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The TRNSMT Festival 3 Stephen Kerr MSP The clips from a London gig in 2023 also show one of the trio claiming: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory.' The band is set to play at the Glasgow festival on July 11 — the eve of the Battle of the Boyne anniversary when the Orange Order march. City Tory MSP Annie Wells said: 'Tensions already run high over the nature and many of their lyrics and political messaging. 'The last thing we need is an incident kicking off in response to their views.' Central Scotland Tory MSP Stephen Kerr added: 'Glorifying the murder of elected representatives is not 'edgy' or 'rebellious'. 'It is criminal incitement to violence. Sir David Amess and Jo Cox were murdered for doing their jobs. 'No civilised society can tolerate this kind of poison. "Yet unbelievably, the organisers in Glasgow still intend to give these extremists a global platform. They should immediately reconsider.' Kneecap's Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí faced a backlash last week after a 'F**k Israel' message was projected onto a screen during their set at California's Coachella festival. Counter-terrorism police are looking into a video of a member appearing to chant 'Up Hamas, up Hezbollah' at a London gig in November. Kneecap movie sets sights for Hollywood TRNSMT organisers DF Concerts and police were asked for comment. Kneecap's management didn't respond.
Reuters
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
Stellantis validates Factorial Energy solid-state battery cells
April 24 (Reuters) - Carmaker Stellantis ( opens new tab announced on Thursday the successful validation of U.S. startup Factorial Energy's automotive-sized solid-state battery cells with FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology). Stellantis invested 75 million euros ($85.34 million) in Factorial Energy in 2021, and will introduce the company's solid-state batteries into a demonstration fleet by 2026 as announced last year. here. Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries offer higher energy density and faster charging, allowing a charge from 15% to over 90% in just 18 minutes at room temperature, according to the joint statement from Stellantis and Factorial Energy. ($1 = 0.8789 euros)
Mid East Info
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Hannover Messe 2025: Bosch embraces hydrogen production
Hannover Messe 2025: Bosch embraces hydrogen production Using Bosch industrial excellence to achieve economies of scale in stack production Bosch and FEST exhibit electrolysis system with Hybrion stacks at Hannover Messe. International customer orders of some 100 megawatts even before official sales launch. Bosch's industrial excellence ensures scalability of hydrogen production. Dubai, United Arab Emirates April 15, 2025– Whether in the chemicals, transportation, steel, or energy industries, there is enormous potential for decarbonization if hydrogen is used as an energy source – especially if it is produced using renewables. With an expected global capacity of 100–170 gigawatts by 2030, electrolysis is a strategic growth field for Bosch, despite the slowdown in the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. To mark its entry into this market, the company is showcasing technology for electrolyzers at Hannover Messe. Bosch is premiering two Hybrion PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolysis stacks as a modular container solution integrated into an electrolysis system. Such stacks are at the heart of the electrolyzer. The complete system, with an output of 2.5 megawatts, is supplied by FEST, based in Goslar, Germany. 'To counter climate change, we need alternatives to fossil fuels. Green hydrogen, produced with renewable energy, will play a vital role in massively reducing carbon emissions in the industrial, transport, and energy sectors. Producing this hydrogen requires electrolysis systems – and Bosch's Hybrion stack is the key component for them,' says Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH. Bosch aims to apply its fuel-cell expertise to hydrogen production. The company wants to use its experience in volume production to achieve economies of scale and reduce costs in the future. In 2025, it is planning to work on several projects in Europe with various partners. Even before the official sales launch in April, Bosch has already acquired orders amounting to some 100 megawatts – for example, Neuman & Esser will be integrating 16 Bosch Hybrion stacks into an electrolyzer with a capacity of 20 megawatts. Bosch is also working with companies including AKA Energy Systems, Andritz, Pietro Fiorentini, Hyter, H2B2, iGas, IMI, Nikkiso, and Técnicas Reunidas. 'Hydrogen is a strategic growth field for Bosch – we expect sales revenue to run into the billions by 2030,' says Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the board of management and chairman of Bosch Mobility. The Hybrion stacks will initially be manufactured at the Bosch location in Bamberg, Germany. For each unit, over one hundred electrolysis cells are arranged in layers. For this, Bosch has developed a special clamping tool that greatly simplifies and accelerates the manufacturing process. Each stack can produce up to 23 kilograms of hydrogen per hour when supplied with a maximum power input of 1.25 megawatts. This is enough for a 40-ton truck with a fuel-cell powertrain to travel around 250 to 300 kilometers. In the individual electrolysis cells, a proton exchange membrane – made using a special polymer – separates the anode and cathode from each other. To produce hydrogen, ultrapure water is first fed into the anode side of the PEM electrolyzer. As a result of electrical voltage at the two electrodes, the water at the anode reacts to form oxygen and free electrons and protons. The protons cross the membrane and combine with the electrons to form hydrogen gas at the cathode. Bosch's Hybrion PEM electrolysis stacks are suitable for hydrogen production in modular plants starting from 1 megawatt, but also for large, gigawatt-scale industrial plants. A FEST electrolyzer with integrated Bosch PEM electrolysis stacks is set to go into operation at the Bamberg plant as part of a hydrogen cycle in 2025. Bosch intends to use the hydrogen produced there for the endurance testing of mobile fuel-cell stacks, which are also manufactured in Bamberg. The power generated during that testing will in turn flow into the electrolyzer, thus closing the cycle. The hydrogen itself is initially intended for the company's own use. Bosch offers a broad portfolio of products and solutions for hydrogen Bosch has an exhaustive hydrogen portfolio. 'In developing hydrogen technologies, Bosch also relies on its proven expertise in industrial technology. We offer solutions from industry for industry,' says Dr. Tanja Rueckert, member of the Bosch board of management. Bosch Manufacturing Solutions, for example, offers water treatment systems that can be used to produce the ultrapure water required for electrolysis. These systems use thermal and electrochemical processes to remove impurities such as salts or metals from the water. Bosch is also actively using hydrogen in mobile fuel cells and hydrogen engines. Together with FirstElement Fuel, the U.S. market leader for the commercial operation of liquid hydrogen filling stations, Bosch Rexroth has achieved an important technology milestone for refueling infrastructure. CryoPump stations cut operating costs by up to 70 percent, bringing them down to an economical level, while shortening refueling processes for heavy trucks to around ten minutes. Contact person for press inquiries: Anna Schmatz, Phone: +49 711 811 12715 E-mail: The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 90.5 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch's broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is 'Invented for life,' Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch's global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch's innovative strength is key to the company's further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 86,900 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861–1942) as 'Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.' The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-four percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The remaining shares are held by Robert Bosch GmbH and by a corporation owned by the Bosch family. The maįority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG. It is entrusted with the task of safeguarding the company's long-term existence and in particular its financial independence – in line with the mission handed down in the will of the company's founder, Robert Bosch. Additional information is available online at , , .
Daily Tribune
08-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Hannover Messe 2025: Bosch embraces hydrogen production
German engineering giant Bosch has officially entered the hydrogen production market, showcasing its cutting-edge electrolysis technology at Hannover Messe 2025. The move signals Bosch's long-term commitment to decarbonizing heavy industries using green hydrogen produced through renewable energy sources. The company premiered its new Hybrion proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis stacks – the central component in electrolyzer systems. These stacks are featured in a modular 2.5-megawatt container system built in collaboration with FEST, a German firm based in Goslar. "Green hydrogen will play a vital role in massively reducing carbon emissions in industrial, transport, and energy sectors," said Dr. Stefan Hartung, Chairman of the Board of Management at Robert Bosch GmbH. 'Producing it requires advanced electrolysis systems — and Bosch's Hybrion stack is key.' Despite a global slowdown in the hydrogen ramp-up, Bosch projects rapid growth in the sector. With global electrolysis capacity expected to reach up to 170 gigawatts by 2030, the company sees hydrogen as a strategic growth field with potential revenues running into the billions. Bosch has already received pre-launch orders totaling around 100 megawatts. One notable order comes from Neuman & Esser, which will integrate 16 Hybrion stacks into a 20-megawatt electrolyzer. Bosch is also collaborating with major players such as Andritz, Pietro Fiorentini, Hyter, H2B2, and Técnicas Reunidas on upcoming European projects. Production of the Hybrion stacks will be based at Bosch's Bamberg facility. Each unit, composed of over 100 layered electrolysis cells, is capable of generating up to 23 kilograms of hydrogen per hour. This output is enough to power a 40-ton hydrogen truck for 250–300 kilometers. A FEST electrolyzer featuring Bosch stacks will be installed at Bamberg later this year to close the loop: hydrogen generated will fuel the plant's own fuel-cell stack endurance tests, with power generated from the tests fed back into the electrolyzer. Bosch is also expanding its hydrogen ecosystem. Its Manufacturing Solutions arm is producing ultrapure water systems essential for electrolysis, while Bosch Rexroth – in partnership with U.S.-based FirstElement Fuel – has developed CryoPump stations. These refueling systems significantly reduce costs and cut heavy truck refueling time to just ten minutes. "Hydrogen is not just a product focus — it's a full strategic ecosystem for Bosch," said Dr. Markus Heyn, Board Member and Chairman of Bosch Mobility. With hydrogen infrastructure gaining traction globally, Bosch's entry into electrolysis positions it at the forefront of green energy innovation.
