Chrysler Teams Up with Lyten: Lithium-Sulfur Battery to Provide Power for Halcyon Car Concept

Mar 10, 2024 08:58 PM EDT

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Chrysler has partnered with a battery developer to revolutionize its EV power source. The Halcyon is set to integrate Lyten's innovative Lyte lithium-sulfur EV batteries, aiming for a lighter weight and extended range vehicle that eliminates the use of nickel or cobalt.

Lithium-Sulfur Battery on Chrysler's Halcyon Car Concept

Chrysler is set to adopt lithium-sulfur batteries for its upcoming electric vehicle lineup, leaving the conventional lithium-ion battery technology. Chrysler's announcement emphasizes the Halcyon's vision to incorporate groundbreaking Lyten 800V lithium-sulfur EV batteries, free from nickel, cobalt, or manganese. This move is projected to reduce the carbon footprint by an estimated 60% compared to today's leading batteries, paving the way for the lowest emissions EV battery in the global market.

According to a report by The Cool Down, Chrysler has entered into a contract with battery technology developer Lyten to supply the batteries. The California-based company inaugurated its initial automated lithium-sulfur battery production line in San Jose the previous year and has indicated plans to develop a battery with over double the energy density of lithium-ion and a weight reduction of over 40%.

Chrysler's adoption of Lyten's batteries not only reduces the environmental footprint of its products but also secures its position as one of the few companies eligible for the Inflation Reduction Act EV tax credit by partnering with a U.S.-based EV manufacturer.

Despite being not the only one to have developed a lithium-sulfur alternative, Lyten's achievement of integrating its batteries into an EV lineup marks a significant advancement for the industry. This successful scaling of scientific innovations into commercial viability and market penetration sets a notable precedent.

In the previous year, the company secured $200 million in Series B funding from stakeholders such as Stellantis, FedEx, and Honeywell, in addition to receiving a $4 million grant from the Department of Energy.

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As stated in a businesswire report featured on the Yahoo Finance website, Lyten's CEO and Co-Founder, Dan Cook, expressed the belief that their lithium-sulfur batteries symbolize the future battery platform for electric vehicles, obtained from entirely local supply chains and produced in the US, Europe, and eventually worldwide.

Similar to how Halcyon represents the complete electrified direction of the Chrysler brand. Cook highlighted the accelerated development of lithium-sulfur through the discovery and commercialization of their 3D Graphene innovation. At present, Lyten is advancing strategies to expand lithium-sulfur production in order to fulfill the requirements of the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.

According to PR Newswire, the elegant exterior design of the Halcyon Concept harmoniously merges aerodynamic and sculptural aspects with innovative technology and battery-electric performance. It incorporates STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit, and STLA AutoDrive technologies to achieve "Harmony in Motion".

Furthermore, its striking proportions result in a low-to-the-ground profile, enhanced by a front air blade aerodynamic pass-through, optimizing performance and crucial BEV range capability.

The butterfly-hinged canopy and red-carpet-style side doors collaborate to establish an open-air ambiance and offer convenient vehicle entry and exit. The Chrysler Halcyon Concept incorporates 95% sustainable interior materials, such as Chrysler wing logos made from crushed and recycled music CDs. Additionally, the rear seats retract into the trunk area, demonstrating a futuristic interpretation of Stow 'n Go seating.