May 17, 2024: Battery giant, Clarios, this week announced an exclusive joint development agreement with Altris, a Swedish developer and prototype manufacturer of sodium-ion batteries.

Under the JDA, Altris will focus on developing sodium ion cell technology for low-voltage applications.  Clarios will use its expertise in BMS software and system integration to design the battery system.

The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed by the companies.

This collaboration builds on an agreement initiated earlier this year, which set in motion the creation of a detailed production plan for low-voltage manufacture.

“This is a significant step forward with our strategy of being chemistry-agnostic when it comes to producing low-voltage batteries,” said Federico Zimmermann, Clarios vice president and general manager, global customers, products and engineering.

“We now have the ability to manufacture a variety of advanced battery types including absorbent glass mat, lithium-ion and Na-ion to support the low-voltage demands created by advanced vehicle technologies.”

Björn Mårlid, CEO of Altris, said: “This JDA enables us to continue our focus on developing and manufacturing sodium-ion batteries specifically adapted for the automotive battery market.”