EcoPro to launch high-voltage mid-nickel cathodes production

EcoPro, the leading company in high-nickel cathode technology, is now diversifying its product lineup with mid-nickel materials. The company announced that it has completed technical validation of its newly developed high-voltage mid-nickel (HVM) cathode material and is preparing for full-scale mass production to meet automakers’ growing demand for lower-cost battery components. High-nickel cathodes, used in premium electric vehicle (EV) batteries, contain over 90 percent nickel, whereas mid-nickel cathodes contain around 60 percent. As nickel, one of the three main elements for ternary cathode materials, accounts for about 70 percent of their raw material cost, reducing nickel content helps lower overall costs. HVM sets itself apart from conventional mid-nickel cathodes through a single-crystal design that boosts performance at high voltages, while improving the battery’s lifespan and safety. In particular, the company has significantly improved its performance in low-temperature conditions, which previously was seen as a weak point of mid-nickel batteries, allowing them to deliverWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times