Plans have been announced for the construction of a large solid-state battery facility in Thornton, Colorado.
The project will belong to the company Solid Power, which has its headquarters and another plant in Louisville.
According to the company, the new Thornton facility will have the ability to produce up to 20 tons of sulfide-based solid electrolyte material, and is expected to quadruple Solid Power’s manufacturing space.
In a statement, Doug Campbell, chief executive officer of Solid Power, noted that in order to continue the company’s “progress in automotive-scale battery production,” Solid Power needs to “significantly increase production of its sulfide-based electrolyte materials.”
Earlier this spring it was announced that both the Ford Motor Company and BMW would invest up to $130 million in Solid Power, whose manufactured batteries can deliver 50% more power to cars and trucks above current industry standards.
Such solid-state battery innovations are seen by Solid Power and other industry players as a necessary move in making electric vehicles more appealing to consumers.
Work is expected to begin on the new 75,000 square foot facility later this year, with a completion date of spring 2022.
By Garry Boulard
