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Revolution in battery technology: Electric cars with new batteries in sight!
On March 1, 2025, we will report on the EU project “SeNSE”, which is developing innovative batteries for electric cars and strengthening the European battery industry.
Revolution in battery technology: Electric cars with new batteries in sight!
As part of the EU project “SeNSE”, Empa researchers, together with eleven partners from research and industry, have made significant progress in the development of batteries for electric cars. The promising success is particularly important since no new vehicles with combustion engines will be registered in Europe from 2035. Improving battery technology is crucial to enabling electric cars to charge faster and travel longer distances, as well is reported in detail. The four-year project, funded by the EU with over 10 million euros, was successfully completed in early 2024 and aimed to develop solutions for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries.
In the project, researchers led by Corsin Battaglia have developed innovative technologies that are not only more efficient, but also less harmful to the environment. For example, the new battery module contains only half of the critical raw material cobalt compared to conventional batteries. In addition, a novel temperature management system has been developed that improves fast charging capability to prevent overheating. Innovative companies like Huntsman have already filed patents, and the first products based on these developments are now available. These advances mark an important step in the global effort to create more sustainable energy solutions, including from Econews is highlighted.
Although the project was successful, the pandemic presented some challenges, as well as rising raw material prices and unstable supply chains. Nevertheless, the Empa researchers are already looking to the future. They are taking part in a new Horizon Europe project called “IntelLiGent”, which is dedicated to the development of cobalt-free high-voltage cells for electric cars. This shows the continued focus on improving battery technology and strengthening the European battery industry through innovative research approaches.