Evonik And Daimler Establish Strategic Alliance For The Development And Production Of Lithium-ion Battery Powered Evs

摘要

According to Evonik Industries AG CEO Dr. Werner Mueller, the company and Daimler will collaborate on advanced lithium-ion EV batteries. Mueller added, "We have the universal electric drive, suitable for everyday use, safe, affordable." The JV will operate as Evonik's Li-Tec subsidiary. According to a joint statement, "Based on lithium-ion technology from Evonik and with Daimler expertise, both groups will drive forward the research, development and production of battery cells and battery systems in Germany. In the near future, Li-Tec cells will appear in electric vehicles of Mercedes-Benz Cars. This will represent an important milestone in the series production of electric vehicles. En route to achieving its technological leader-ship in recent years, Evonik has invested around E∪D 80 million. The outcome is production-ready hi-tech battery cells that are superior to competitor products in several key areas."