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Group14 Technologies, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery materials, has announced the signing of five multi-year binding offtake agreements with three leading electric vehicle (EV) and two consumer electronic (CE) cell manufacturers across the United States, Europe, and Asia. These strategic supply agreements demonstrate Group14’s progress in driving the global adoption of next-generation silicon battery technology. The agreements will allow Group14’s customers to deliver high-performance batteries in production today to a diverse array of industries, including automotive, CE, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), and other markets. This reflects the broad applicability and high demand for Group14’s breakthrough silicon-carbon anode material, SCC55, which is engineered to deliver superior energy density, faster charging times, and greater overall efficiency compared to traditional graphite and silicon oxide-containing anodes.

Sicona Battery Technologies, an Australian battery materials innovator, has announced its expansion into the rapidly growing US battery component market. The company plans to build commercial production facilities in the southeast, with an initial capacity of 6,700 tonnes per annum (tpa) of silicon-carbon anode materials. This will make Sicona the largest producer of silicon-carbon anode materials in the US, surpassing current and planned production capacity in the northwest. By the early 2030s, Sicona aims to increase its US production to 26,500 tpa, sufficient for over 10 million American electric vehicles (EVs). Sicona’s silicon-carbon anode materials can significantly improve EVs by increasing range and reducing charge times, key factors in driving EV adoption. The company leverages its intellectual property portfolio to produce Silicon-Carbon (Sicona SiC) anode materials that boost Lithium-ion battery energy density by over 20% and reduce charge times by more than 40%. Sicona’s technology avoids reliance on expensive, dangerous, or emission-intensive supply chains, enabling customers to access competitive prices and scale for maximum impact. Sicona has started supplying product samples and initiating offtake discussions with cornerstone customers to support its US manufacturing plans.