Mercedes and Stellantis sign deals with solid-state start-up

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The two OEMs are looking for greater range per charge and more safety, both of which solid-state batteries provide compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are investing in Factorial Energy, which is developing the next generation of solid-state batteries. The carmakers are looking for greater range per charge and more safety for their EVs.

The regulatory-driven switch to electric vehicle production is well underway but there remain concerns overshadowing wide-scale consumer adoption EVs, such as range anxiety and safety. Factorial’s developments in solid-state technology are an attempt to address these problems

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