Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more commonplace on our roads. As we support the UK Government’s ambition to decarbonise road transportation, we must accelerate more advanced battery technology to market, ensuring safety, reliability and affordability.

Low-cost, high-performance battery technology will play a key role as we work to mitigate climate change and meet growing consumer demand. That’s why CPI is supporting NiTech’s efforts to develop continuous manufacturing processes for key materials used in battery production.

In collaboration with NiTech and the University of Sheffield, we explored the benefits of an innovative production method that can produce NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt-based) precursor battery materials using a continuous production approach. This approach has the potential to deliver increased range and battery life with reduced charge times, in addition to reduced energy usage and a lower capital cost to produce materials.