Ampere, the electric vehicle (EV) and software subsidiary of Renault Group, has entered into a joint development agreement with Basquevolt to expedite the advancement of lithium metal-based battery technology. The collaboration seeks to fulfill the needs of Pre-A Sample prototypes for upcoming electric vehicles.
Basquevolt’s lithium metal battery technology provides greater energy density than existing lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes.
The technology merges polymer electrolyte with a sophisticated anode, which the firms claim may facilitate compact, lightweight battery packs featuring enhanced thermal stability and rapid charging abilities.
Pablo Fernández, CEO of Basquevolt, stated: “Progressing into this next phase with Ampere signifies a significant milestone in our goal to advance polymer electrolyte technology towards the mass market.”
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Nicolas Racquet, Vice President of Vehicle and Powertrain Engineering at Ampere, stated: “We are united in validating performance under actual automotive conditions and speeding up the shift to next-generation EV batteries that cater to our customers' changing requirements.”
The two businesses have been working together for over a year. Basquevolt asserts that its polymer electrolyte facilitates a more straightforward manufacturing process, leading to about 30percent reduced capital investment per GW/h and 30percent lower energy usage per kW/h generated.
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Emerging from Renault Group, Ampere is the inaugural European company focused on intelligent electric vehicles. Operating under the Renault brand, it creates, designs, produces, and sells cost-effective electric vehicles equipped with advanced technologies. Ampere merges the knowledge and legacy of Renault Group with the nimbleness of a dedicated electric vehicle entity.
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Josep Maria Recasens, Chief Strategy, Product & Program Management Officer, Renault Group, CEO Ampere says, “Ampere can access immediate operational capacity. The company has cutting-edge engineering capabilities, an end-to-end manufacturing hub located in France, with ElectriCity and Cléon, and a network of suppliers close to its production sites. Its global ecosystem spans the entire value chain, building on joint innovation partnerships around batteries, electric motors and software. The entity is a new business model: technologically ultra-efficient with coverage of a unique spectrum of skills.”