Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has announced a collaboration with LiCAP Technologies from the United States. The partnersʼ goal is to develop production technologies for cathode electrodes used in solid-state batteries (SSB). The companies will be focusing on dry electrodes that do not require solvents or complex drying steps. According to Nissan, this approach could reduce material usage and make production less energy-intensive.
First SSB-powered vehicles by 2028
Nissan has been operating a pilot production line for solid-state batteries in Yokohama, Japan, since early 2025, where the company is researching how to scale up its manufacturing processes. The car manufacturer plans to release its first vehicles powered by own solid-state batteries by the end of fiscal year 2028. The technology transfer agreement with LiCAP is intended to further develop and adapt the production steps for possible series production. LiCAP is contributing its “Activated Dry Electrode” process to the partnership. According to the company, this process offers advantages in terms of efficiency and performance.
