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Stellantis partners with France’s CEA to develop advanced battery cells aimed at enhancing electric vehicle performance, lifespan, and sustainability. This collaboration aligns with Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan and CEA’s commitment to a sustainable energy transition.
Key Highlights:
- Five-year collaboration targeting next-generation battery cells
- Focus on higher performance, longer lifespan, and lower environmental footprint
- Research on disruptive chemistries and life cycle assessment
- Stellantis’ strategic plan aims for carbon net zero by 2038
“We know that battery technology is poised for change. While we don’t know exactly how it will change, we are committed to be at the forefront of this transformation. Internally, we are working around the clock placing multiple bets and exploring various technologies. At the same time, we are collaborating closely with tech startups, laboratories, universities, and the most prestigious research institutions in the world like CEA. We believe that this collaboration will accelerate the arrival of disruptive battery cell technology, supporting our mission to offer clean, safe and affordable mobility to our customers,” said Ned Curic, Stellantis Chief Engineering and Technology Officer.
Through its Energy Division, CEA provides advanced innovations for decarbonization. As a Research and Technological Organization (RTO), CEA’s first goal is to support industry through innovation and technological breakthroughs, allowing market differentiation and competitive advantage for its partners.
“CEA is proud to support Stellantis with an ambitious multi-year R&D program on battery cells, which takes place in the frame of CEA/Stellantis global partnership. This exciting project makes the best use of more than 25 years of expertise in the field of Li-ion batteries at CEA to the benefit of one of the major automotive actors in the competitive race for electrical mobility. Our challenge is to speed up design and fabrication and to allow deep understanding of the most advanced cells technologies by sharing our expertise, skills and vision,” said Philippe Stohr, Head of CEA Energy Division.
The goal of the joint battery cell program is to provide more affordable, next-generation EV batteries with best-in-class technologies to Stellantis and its joint venture gigafactories. This battery cell design program reinforces a 20-year dynamic collaboration with CEA. Other areas of joint research include disruptive chemistries, CO2 footprint research, battery modeling, fuel cell development, life cycle assessment, and connectivity.
The collaboration is the latest example of Stellantis’ ongoing drive to achieve the goals of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. Stellantis is on track to become a carbon net zero corporation by 2038, encompassing all scopes, with single-digit percentage compensation for remaining emissions.
About CEA
The CEA is a major research organization working in the best interests of the French State, its economy, and citizens. With a strong foundation in fundamental research, it provides tangible solutions in four key fields: low-carbon energy, digital technologies, future medical technologies, and national security. Recognized as the world’s leading innovator among public research organizations (Clarivate 2024), CEA acts as a catalyst for innovation, helping businesses across sectors to be more competitive and develop groundbreaking solutions that drive societal change.
About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to providing clean, safe, and affordable mobility. Known for its diverse portfolio of iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move, and Leasys, Stellantis is executing its Dare Forward 2030 plan to achieve carbon net zero by 2038. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.
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