24M's Game-Changing Battery Tech Promises to Boost EV Range by 50%
24M Technologies is making waves with its innovative battery technology, 'Electrode-to-Pack' (ETOP), which promises to revolutionise energy density and production costs. The company is nearing production readiness and has caught the attention of major automakers, including Tesla.
ETOP's unique design encapsulates electrodes in thin polymer film, directly integrating them into the battery pack. This eliminates inactive materials, resulting in around 80 percent of the volume consisting of electrodes, compared to the 30 to 60 percent in conventional packs. This 'unmatched energy density' leads to higher capacity and lower production costs.
The polymer-based cells are also more form-flexible, allowing batteries to be produced in nearly any shape to better adapt to different applications. 24M claims this innovation can increase the range of electric vehicles by up to 50 percent without changing the size of the battery.
The company is currently testing prototypes, with Tesla expecting to receive some for its own tests in the coming months. 24M is also working with other prominent automakers to deliver first prototypes in the fall, with a potential market introduction after 2028, pending successful testing and production processes. Additionally, 24M is exploring applications in aerospace, other areas of e-mobility, and energy storage, where shorter qualification times could lead to earlier commercial deployment.
24M Technologies' ETOP system is poised to transform the battery industry with its high energy density, cost-effectiveness, and form flexibility. With major automakers showing interest and testing underway, the future of electric vehicle batteries looks promising.
