Battery technology developer Paraclete Energy has released research results on its SILO Silicon anode material showing its ability to reduce battery weight by 50% while at the same time doubling driving range.
SILO Silicon allows a standard 80 kWh battery pack to be scaled down from about 7,000 cells weighing 565 kg to less than 2,000 cells weighing 150 kg, the study found. This 73% weight reduction improves the vehicle's performance and efficiency while enabling the same driving range. A 300 kg battery pack configuration using SILO Silicon delivers 160 kWh of power, doubling the typical driving range from 290 miles to over 580 miles while reducing battery weight by 50%.
By reducing the size and weight of battery packs, manufacturers can reduce their production costs.
The company recently stated that it has reached $35/kWh for SILO Silicon—less than the typical cost of $53/kWh for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries using a graphite anode.
“Our data-driven approach shows not only a significant reduction in weight and battery size but also an increase in driving range. This development addresses the critical consumer needs for efficient, affordable and sustainable electric vehicles,” said Jeff Norris, CEO of Paraclete Energy.
Source: Paraclete Energy