ONE Reveals High Energy Dense Anode-Free Battery Cell: 1,007 Wh/L

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Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage company, has unveiled a very interesting anode-free lithium-ion battery cell, with an exceptionally high energy density. The company claims that the 240 Ah prismatic anode-free cell, developed in-house, has a volumetric energy density of 1,007 Wh/l, which is probably the highest energy density large-format cell ever produced. The company does not say what the gravimetric energy density is but we guess that it's at least decent too, because the new cell is envisioned for 600-mile Gemini dual-chemistry battery architecture, hinted at in 2021. High energy density is not the only strong point of ONE's anode-free battery cell, as it's also expected to be half as expensive due to the lack of a graphite anode and anode manufacturing equipment. ONE estimates that, when produced at scale, this new battery might cost just $50 per kWh, which would be a really good result ($5,000 for a 100 kWh system). "ONE's first-generation 1007 Wh/L cell eliminates the need for graphite and anode manufacturing equipment, enabling $50 per kWh cell cost at scale. " ONE's first-generation 1007 Wh/L anode-free cell ONE's first-generation 1007 Wh/L anode-free cell However, this chemistry type has also its own disadvantage, like insufficient power output, cycle life, and lower safety level, compared to the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) type or most of the other lithium-ion types. Because of that, ONE intends to offer Gemini dual-chemistry battery architecture, which will consist of both: LFP battery cells (a primary energy source) as well as anode-free battery cells (LiMnO cathode) to increase the capacity. "Anode-free cells typically have low cycle life compared to conventional cells, which has not made them viable in an automotive setting. ONE's Gemini dual-chemistry architecture has opened a straightforward path to widespread use of anode-free cells by reducing cycle and peak power requirements by 90%." Our Next Energy (ONE)'s Gemini dual-chemistry architecture The LFP part of the battery pack (441 Wh/l) is expected to be used on a daily basis and to carry most of the load for up to 150 miles (240 km). The anode-free battery cells, on the other hand, will improve the overall energy density of the system and provide a steady power output on long-distance trips (450 miles or 724 km of range). It's kind of a range-extender battery for use from time to time. According to ONE, such a strategy should reduce the cycle life and peak power requirements by 90%, which is sufficient to commercialize the anode-free batteries in EVs. The overall system might last 250,000 miles (400,000 km). "Gemini pairs more standardized LFP and anode-free chemistries into one battery pack, enabled by the company's proprietary DC-DC converter. This allows each specialty chemistry to focus on different functions: LFP for daily driving, and anode-free to extend range for long distances. This combined system is expected to deliver more than 250,000 miles of lifetime service." Our Next Energy has already proven that its battery systems can enable EVs to achieve a very long driving range. In December 2021, a Tesla Model S retrofitted with ONE’s proof-of-concept battery was able to cover 752 miles (1,210 km) on a single charge at a constant speed of 55 mph (88 km/h). The battery used in this vehicle had a total capacity of 203.7 kWh and an energy density of 416 Wh/l. The target for pack-level volumetric energy density in commercial Gemini batteries is 450 Wh/l. The next step will be an integration of the Gemini battery system in a BMW iX prototype later this year, with a goal to achieve a range of 600 miles (965 km). Let's note that BMW Group, through BMW i Ventures, led the $65 million funding round in March 2022 and might be potentially interested to use the new tech in some of its models. Dr. Steven Kaye, ONE Chief Technical Officer said: "Scaling 100x from a 2 Ah pouch cell to a 240 Ah prismatic in less than 12 months is a...

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