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Lyten, a leader in lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing, has strengthened its domestic supply chain by securing U.S.-sourced sulfur for its production facilities. The company has signed agreements with California Sulphur Company and a Port of Stockton-based supplier to provide industrial-grade sulfur to its manufacturing sites in San Jose and San Leandro, California, as well as its Reno, Nevada gigafactory. This move aligns with Lyten’s mission to create a U.S.-based battery supply chain, reducing reliance on China-controlled lithium-ion materials and minimizing global supply chain vulnerabilities.
Key Highlights:
- Lightweight Advantage – Lyten’s sulfur-based batteries are 40% lighter than lithium-ion NMC batteries and 70% lighter than lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) alternatives.
- U.S. Sourced Materials – The company is eliminating dependency on nickel, manganese, cobalt, and iron, favoring abundant, low-cost sulfur found across the U.S., EU, and Middle East.
- Supply Chain Efficiency – Traditional lithium-ion battery materials travel 30,000 to 50,000 miles for sourcing and production, while Lyten’s sulfur can be processed within 100 miles of its facilities.
- Strategic Expansion – Lyten acquired Northvolt’s battery plant in San Leandro and is developing the world’s first lithium-sulfur gigafactory in Reno, Nevada.
- Major Funding Support – In December 2024, Lyten and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) announced a $650 million LOI to expand battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Broad Industry Adoption – Lyten’s batteries are set for integration into Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV, AEVEX Aerospace UAVs, and a 2025 demonstration aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
A Shift Away from Lithium-Ion Dependence
Lyten’s Co-Founder and CEO, Dan Cook, emphasized the strategic importance of transitioning away from China-controlled lithium-ion batteries, stating:
“The U.S. needs an alternative to lithium-ion batteries… Lyten’s Lithium-Sulfur batteries use local materials, are fully manufactured in the U.S., and are cost competitive because of low-cost sulfur.”
Meanwhile, Lyten’s Chief Battery Technology Officer, Celina Mikolajczak, highlighted the weight reduction benefits of lithium-sulfur technology, particularly for aerospace, defense, and energy storage applications.
“In satellites and drones, we can remove kilograms of weight… In vehicles, we can remove hundreds of kilograms, improving cost, safety, and range.”
Pioneering the Next-Generation Battery Industry
Founded in 2015, Lyten is a supermaterial applications company with over $425 million in investment and more than 500 patents granted or pending. The company is pioneering lithium-sulfur battery technology for transportation, aerospace, space, consumer electronics, and energy storage applications. Lyten’s advancements have earned it recognition as Fast Company’s #8 Most Innovative Energy Company and one of America’s Top Green Technology Companies by Time in 2024.
With its U.S.-centric supply chain, innovative lithium-sulfur technology, and strong industry backing, Lyten is poised to reshape the future of battery production while reducing costs and supply chain risks.
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