Gelion has signed a material transfer agreement with an unnamed global automaker ranked among the top 15 manufacturers to evaluate its NES sulfur-based cathode technology for potential use in electric vehicle batteries.
The evaluation will cover liquid and solid electrolyte cells using either lithium-metal or graphite-based anodes. The batteries are being considered for potential applications in both luxury and mass-market vehicles.
Automaker to Test NES Cathode Materials
Under the agreement, Gelion will supply active cathode material, coated cathodes and a liquid electrolyte for testing.
The company says its NES cathode technology could be integrated into existing battery production lines without major equipment changes. However, this potential advantage remains subject to validation by the automaker.
The agreement covers material evaluation only. The automaker has not been identified, and no commercial supply agreement or licensing terms have been disclosed.
Gelion said other major automakers are also evaluating its battery chemistry.
Licensing and Royalties Depend on Further Development
Gelion is pursuing a business model that includes licensing its battery materials technology and generating royalty revenue. The current agreement represents an evaluation stage rather than a confirmed commercial adoption.
Further development would be required before the technology could be incorporated into production vehicles. Any future commercial arrangement would depend on test results, technical validation and subsequent agreements between Gelion and potential customers.
The company is also working with materials suppliers to advance the scale-up of its patented battery materials.
Gelion Targets Automotive and Other Markets
Gelion CEO Matt Wood said the company is pursuing applications in commercial and defence drones, electric vehicles and electronic devices.
“Our priority markets are commercial & defense drones, EVs and devices. We are honoured to be working with these major global automotive OEMs, and today’s announcement marks further progress towards the adoption of our technology and the generation of commercial revenues via funded programmes and eventually license and royalty revenue in the global EV market, alongside some of the industry’s leading companies.
“The growing engagement from global EV manufacturers reinforces the potential and attractiveness of our NES technology. This momentum is also mirrored in our agreements and partnerships across drones and devices, while our work with Tier 1 materials suppliers is advancing the scale-up of our unique, patented battery materials.”
The latest agreement adds another automaker evaluation to Gelion’s development programme. Whether the NES platform progresses to commercial battery production will depend on the outcome of testing and any subsequent agreements.
