Samsung SDI, BMW to jointly validate all-solid-state batteries

Samsung SDI announced Friday that it has signed a trilateral agreement with Germany’s premium automaker BMW Group and U.S.-based battery technology company Solid Power to collaborate on an all-solid-state battery (ASSB) validation project. Under the agreement, Samsung SDI will supply ASSB cells featuring enhanced energy density and safety by using Solid Power’s solid electrolyte technology. BMW will develop modules and packs for the ASSB cells. The three companies will jointly evaluate the performance of the batteries under agreed parameters and integrate them into BMW’s next-generation evaluation vehicles. Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes, ASSB cells rely on solid electrolytes, offering improved safety and higher energy density. The technology enables electric vehicles (EVs) to achieve longer driving ranges without increasing the overall battery system’s weight. The collaboration marks a significant step in establishing a practical global value chain for ASSBs, combining each partner’s strengths in cell manufacturing, automotive engineeriWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times