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According to a recent study by partners from research and industry, battery cell manufacturers can achieve massive benefits through the targeted use of process simulation.

Construction of the Fraunhofer FFB Fab has begun in Münster, Germany, where modern production and research facilities are to be built on 20,000 square meters by the end of 2027.

Stellantis and Factorial Energy have successfully tested solid-state battery cells with fast charging times and high energy density for use in electric vehicles.

CATL has presented three new battery systems. The focus lies on Naxtra, which the company claims is the first sodium-ion battery ready for series production.

With partners from research and industry, PEM of RWTH Aachen University has started the three-year TRAICELL project to increase battery cell production efficiency through artificial intelligence.

Chinese manufacturer HiNa Battery has presented sodium-ion battery cells for commercial vehicles, which are said to be fully charged in up to 25 minutes.

CATL has announced that the second generation of its sodium-ion battery is set to hit the market in 2025, with mass production expected to begin in 2027.

German battery developer CustomCells will be participating in a research project in Baden-Württemberg funded with eight million euros for the pilot production of large-format round cells.

Farasis Energy has presented a further development of its technology that enables 6C fast charging and thus allows a battery system charging time of ten minutes.