February 15, 2022 — Battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies has delivered the first examples of its latest 450-Wh/kg, 1150-Wh/L high-energy-density lithium-ion cells.
A new silicon battery design just beat Tesla’s energy density
February 14, 2022 — After the first batch of commercially available lithium-ion battery cells were shipped out last week, Amprius Technologies is being called the “leading provider of the highest energy density cells available.”
Amprius ships first batch of “world’s highest density” batteries
February 13, 2022 — Californian company Amprius has shipped the first batch of what it claims are the most energy-dense lithium batteries available today. These silicon anode cells hold 73 percent more energy than Tesla’s Model 3 cells by weight, and they take up 37 percent less volume.
Amprius Ships First 450 Wh/kg, 1150 Wh/l Battery Cells
February 11, 2022 — Amprius Technologies announced the shipment of the first commercially available 450 Wh/kg, 1150 Wh/L lithium-ion battery cells. They will be used in a new generation of High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS). According to the company, those are the first commercially available battery cells with such a high energy density.
Amprius Technologies ships first commercially available 450 Wh/kg, 1150 Wh/L batteries
February 9, 2022 — Amprius has shipped the first commercially available 450 Wh/kg, 1150 Wh/L lithium-ion battery cells to an industry leader of a new generation of High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS).
Partnership With Amprius Gives Airbus Significant Advantage In Electric Aviation
January 6, 2022 — Electric aviation is set to change the landscape first for short range air travel (<150 km), then moving to regional air travel (150-800 km). The batteries needed for short range air travel are similar to what is in a Tesla today, but medium range requires more energy density.
Amprius Reports Extreme Fast Charge Battery: 0-80% In 6 Minutes
December 11, 2021 — Amprius Technologies announced that its lithium-ion battery cells with silicon anode (Si-Nanowire platform) achieved a breakthrough fast charging capability of 0-80% state-of-charge (SOC) in just 6 minutes (10C current).
Amprius Claims Game-Changing Battery Recharge Rate
December 9, 2021 — Amprius Technologies has announced what it describes as a breakthrough in battery charging rates that could significantly boost the performance of electric vehicles, including eVTOL models.
Amprius Technologies announces extreme fast charge capability of 80% charge in 6 minutes
December 8, 2021 — This achievement validates Amprius’ performance against the US Advanced Battery Consortium 2025 goal of 80% in under 15 minutes and has been verified by Mobile Power Solutions.
Amprius adds business development VP to its lithium battery team
October 28, 2021 — Lithium-ion battery developer Amprius has appointed Ronnie Tao as the vice president of business development.
People on the Move: Solaria, Empower Energies, Amprius, and more
October 27, 2021 — Lithium-ion battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies named Ronnie Tao as VP of business development. Tao brings experience in mobility, robotics, and consumer electronics from previous roles at Sony Electronics, Daimler-Chrysler, Hewlett-Packard, Amazon, and Highpower International.
Amprius Technologies awarded US Army contract to develop 100% silicon anode Li-ion batteries for UAS applications
October 13, 2021 — The contract, an 18-month rapid prototyping effort, includes the design, development, and validation of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries to be used in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) applications such as drone systems used by the US Army.
Widespread electrification requires us to rethink battery technology
October 12, 2021 — The global economy’s transition to widespread electrification has increased the demand for longer-lasting and faster-charging batteries across industries including transportation.
Amprius Technologies Awarded U.S. Army Contract to Develop 100% Silicon Anode Li-Ion Batteries using Si-Nanowire™
October 12, 2021 — The contract, an 18-month rapid prototyping effort, includes the design, development, and validation of state-of-the-art, high energy density lithium-ion batteries to be used in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) applications such as drone systems used by the U.S. Army.
$45B Below Its Peak, Why QuantumScape’s Value Will Fall
September 2, 2021 — Simply put, SeekingAlpha thinks that Amprius — which had raised $55 million in funding — is already way ahead of where Tesla thinks it can be seven years from now.
The Race Is on to Build a Better Battery
May 24, 2019 — Renewable energy could reshape the global economy—but only if it can be cheaply and safely stored. Meet the companies racing to crack the anode code.
Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft
December 5, 2018 — Using Amprius’ cells, which contain a 100% silicon anode, the Zephyr S flew more than 25 days, setting a new endurance and altitude record for stratospheric flight.
Amprius Gets $30M Boost for Silicon-Based Lithium-Ion Batteries
January 6, 2014 — Since 2008, Silicon Valley startup Amprius has been working on a multi-pronged effort in next-generation energy storage technology — using silicon, rather than carbon, as a material for the electrodes within lithium-ion batteries.
