Stellantis announces a new partnership with CEA (the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission). Together, the two entities aim to develop next-generation batteries.
Carlos Tavares’ group aims to take a step forward in the battery field. Understanding that the future of electric vehicles depends on their recharging speed and range, Stellantis wants to maximize its chances. In order to progress in this area, the automotive giant has just announced a new partnership with a major player: CEA, the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission.
This collaboration combines “Stellantis’ engineering expertise and CEA’s pioneering spirit in technological innovation,” the automotive group said in its press release. Together, the two entities plan to develop a new generation of batteries with “higher performance, longer lifespan, and reduced environmental footprint.”
How can CEA help?
The partnership will span over 5 years and focus on “breakthrough chemistries” and “life cycle analysis.” According to Ned Curic, CTO at Stellantis, “battery technology is destined to change. Even though we don’t yet know exactly how, we are committed to being at the forefront of this transformation.” With CEA, Stellantis aims to accelerate the arrival of disruptive technologies.
On the other hand, Philippe Stohr, Director of Energies at CEA, is proud to support Stellantis. He believes that “CEA is ready to share its 25 years of expertise in lithium-ion batteries.” The national public establishment’s ambition is “to accelerate the design and production of batteries” and also “to gain a deep understanding of the most advanced cell technologies.”
CEA is now one of the most innovative research organizations in the world. Ultimately, the final goal is to provide Stellantis and its gigafactories with next-generation batteries, both more affordable and equipped with cutting-edge technologies. This is an additional means for the automotive group to achieve the goals of its Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan and establish itself in the electric field.