Chemistry specialist Johnson Matthey presented United Nations leaders with a concept equipped with a battery full of promise, as part of the COP26 currently being held in Glasgow.
The British group has teamed up with Formula E team, Envision Virgin Racing, to showcase its advances in battery chemistry in the form of a two-seater racing car. This concept is equipped with an electric motor of approximately 340 hp capable of propelling it at a speed of 240 km / h.
Its eLNO battery would offer an energy density of about 20% higher than that of current equivalent technologies, according to the group. Johnson Matthey improved the chemical properties of the cathode material to allow the use of a high nickel content to increase runtime, as well as a reduction in cobalt, to promote durability and stability. It would be endowed with many advantages which could make it essential in electric vehicles within a few years.
“It is ideal for use in cells powering a variety of electric vehicles, particularly those with fast charging, high performance and long range, such as high-end sedans and SUVs,” said Christian Günther, general manager of the sector. drum materials at Johnson Matthey.
The racing car presented at COP26 is a showcase for eLNO technology that the group will integrate into batteries powering the next generation of consumer electric vehicles. “Our eLNO technology will mark a step in the evolution of the energy density of the batteries of electric vehicles which will be marketed in a few years. It therefore contributes to the industry’s commitment to the fight against climate change, ”the group said in a press release.
Among its many activities, the Johnson Matthey group designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery cells. It works in particular with LG, the current second largest supplier of batteries for the automotive industry.
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