Sepion Technologies has recently achieved the UN/DOT 38.3 safety certification, marking a significant milestone for its innovative lithium-metal pouch cells. This certification is crucial for the transportation of lithium batteries, ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, and cargo across air, sea, and land. Sepion’s certified technology utilizes advanced nanoengineered separator coatings and non-flammable liquid electrolytes, designed to enhance the safety, energy density, and charging speed of batteries at a competitive cost.
Key Highlights:
- UN/DOT 38.3 Certification Achieved: Ensures safe transportation of lithium batteries.
- Advanced Battery Technology: Features nanoengineered separator coatings and non-flammable liquid electrolytes.
- Enhanced Safety and Performance: Offers increased abuse tolerance, energy density, and faster recharge rates.
- Comprehensive Testing: Includes altitude simulation, thermal cycling, vibration tests, and more.
- Future Commercial Rollout: Targets the introduction of products for both lithium-ion and lithium-metal technologies.
Enhanced Safety and Performance
“I am immensely pleased to announce the achievement of UN/DOT 38.3 safety certification for our lithium-metal cells,” stated Brian Sisk, PhD, CTO of Sepion. “This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to not only meet but exceed safety standards in the battery industry. Through rigorous internal and external testing, our patented lithium-metal technology has consistently proven its exceptional abuse tolerance, increased energy density, and fast rechargeability.”
Peter Frischmann, PhD, CEO of Sepion, added, “We aim to unlock greater design optionality for EV manufacturers to deliver safe and sustainable vehicles that meet the diverse needs of the next wave of EV customers. We do this by providing separators and electrolytes that bring out the best in all commercial and next-gen active materials at a competitive cost.”
Extensive Compliance Testing
Sepion’s compliance with environmental, mechanical, and electrical standards was rigorously tested by an independent U.S. battery evaluation and certification lab. Tests conducted included:
- Altitude simulation
- Thermal cycling under extreme temperatures
- Vibration tests
- Shock resistance assessments
- External short circuit simulations
- Crush/impact simulations
- Forced discharge evaluations
Innovative Collaboration and Development
Sepion is actively developing its technology in collaboration with Fortune 100 automotive OEMs, major battery suppliers, and their raw material providers. The company is gearing up for the commercial introduction of a suite of products aimed at enhancing safety, extending range, and improving charging times for electric vehicles.
About Sepion Technologies
Based in Alameda, Calif., Sepion Technologies specializes in soft separator coatings and liquid electrolytes. These innovations allow existing lithium-ion battery manufacturers to improve performance with minimal changes to their current processes. Founded on research from the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and supported by several prestigious energy technology incubators and awards, Sepion is committed to powering the future sustainably.
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