BASF and Porsche jointly develop high-performance lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles

● BASF will exclusively supply high-energy HEDTM cathode active materials for Porsche high-performance vehicles

● BASF will recycle battery production waste from Cellforce Group, closing the material loop

The Cellforce Group, a joint venture between Porsche and Customcells, has selected BASF as the exclusive development partner for its next-generation lithium-ion batteries
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As a partner, BASF is responsible for supplying the high-energy HEDTM NCM cathode active material for high-energy-density and fast-charging high-performance batteries, while the Cellforce Group in Bingen, Germany, is responsible for producing the high-performance batteries
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The battery plant is expected to start production in 2024, with an initial capacity of no less than 100 MWh per year to power 1,000 racing and high-performance vehicles
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As the world's leading supplier of high-performance cathode active materials, BASF has a strong R&D network and is an ideal partner for the project to jointly build a circular economy
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With the production site of cathode material precursors in Harjawarta, Finland, and the cathode active material production site in Schwarzheide, Germany, BASF is expected to supply extremely sustainable battery materials: Responsible sourcing and reliable supply of raw materials from reliable sources, by 2022 Minimize the carbon footprint of the supply chain
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Production waste from the Cellforce Group's battery plant will be recycled at BASF's battery recycling pilot facility in Schwarzheide, Germany to close the loop
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The lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese will be recovered through a hydrometallurgical process and reused to produce BASF’s cathode active materials
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Markus Kamieth, Member of the Executive Board of BASF Europe, said: "We are very much looking forward to working with Porsche and the Cellforce Group to develop new high-performance electric vehicle batteries for the common goal of sustainable mobility
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BASF will leverage its strong R&D strength to customize cathode active materials for Porsche to meet their specific needs
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In addition, thanks to efficient production processes, high proportion of renewable energy, upstream integration of key raw materials and short-distance transportation along the value chain, our cathode active materials It will lead the industry in low carbon emissions
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Through battery recycling, we can also ensure that valuable materials continue to be recycled in the production process and further reduce the carbon dioxide footprint of cathode materials, which is expected to reach 60% in total
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Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board for Research and Development at Porsche AG, said: "As a car manufacturer, Porsche plans to achieve a carbon neutrality target for its overall balance sheet by 2030.
As a
result, we are increasingly focusing on a low carbon footprint, closed-loop recycling and sustainability.
Continued development
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Cooperation with BASF is a win-win for all parties involved
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Nickel and cobalt materials are sourced locally in Europe, and their associated security supplies and in Germany (from Schwarzheide to Baden-Württemberg) The short-distance transportation routes were an important consideration in our decision to cooperate with BASF, and the battery is the core element, especially the cathode active material
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We are very pleased to work with BASF to provide an environmentally friendly battery technology for the upcoming series production
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Markus Gräf, Managing Director of the Cellforce Group, added: "BASF's deep expertise in cathode active materials supports our development in the core area of ​​batteries
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BASF's cathode active materials have demonstrated high cycle stability right from the start.
It is especially good in fast charging
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These are exactly the characteristics that Cellforce is looking for
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In addition, BASF is also very focused on the development of cathode active materials for next-generation silicon anode batteries
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In battery production, we work together with BASF to develop a plan to recycle all links.
Closing the loop for production waste
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This saves costs and protects resources and the environment
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