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Northvolt has announced a strategic decision to transfer the development of its next-generation lithium-metal battery technology from California to its R&D campus, Northvolt Labs, located in Västerås, Sweden. This move consolidates Northvolt’s battery technology development, including lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and lithium-metal, into a single location, leveraging the company’s world-class engineering talent and advanced capabilities.
Key Highlights:
- Strategic Shift: Northvolt consolidates lithium-metal battery R&D at Northvolt Labs in Västerås, Sweden.
- Expert Team: Development to be supported by top material engineers, cell designers, and manufacturing experts.
- Comprehensive Capabilities: Integration with cathode active material and cell manufacturing resources.
- Market Strategy: Aligns lithium-metal technology with Northvolt’s customer-facing business units for faster market readiness.
- Global Talent: Cuberg employees encouraged to apply for positions within Northvolt’s global locations, including Northvolt Labs and Northvolt North America in Montreal.
Northvolt’s decision follows an extensive assessment by the Cuberg leadership team, determining that Northvolt Labs offers the optimal environment for developing and industrializing lithium-metal battery technology. The move ensures that Northvolt can maximize opportunities for success while maintaining cost efficiency.
Previously, the development of this technology was managed by Cuberg, a Northvolt subsidiary based in California. Cuberg employees are now encouraged to transition to roles within Northvolt’s broader network, including Northvolt Labs and Northvolt Ett, or Northvolt North America, based in Montreal, Canada.
Shauna McIntyre, CEO of Cuberg, stated: “Northvolt Labs is a world-class battery R&D campus, that provides not only a natural home for lithium-metal but an excellent platform from which to assure the further development of lithium-metal technology. The move strengthens Northvolt’s long-term commitment to advanced battery development and better positions it to engage industry first-movers with a technology that holds great promise.”
Sami Haikala, Northvolt Chief Development Officer, emphasized the benefits of centralizing battery technology development: “Bringing lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and lithium-metal technologies together under one roof at Northvolt Labs creates a unique environment for cross-innovation and accelerated development. By centralizing our efforts, we are better equipped to deliver the next generation of energy solutions to meet the growing demands of the global market.”
Shauna McIntyre will continue to play a leadership role at Northvolt North America, focusing on expanding the company’s regional presence and supporting the commercialization of its long-term technology roadmap.
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