The Mercedes EQG electric model will carry a Tesla part in its structure, as the battery will be developed by Sila Nanotechnologies, founded by a former engineer from an American plant.
The car is expected to hit the market in 2024 thanks to the use of silicon anodes in the power supply. The company is located in California and has raised $590 million worth of $3.3 billion in funding, according to internal data.
Silicon is being used by the German company with the goal of delivering an energy density of over 40% over those currently used in the EQ range, around 800 Wh per cell level. This material is presented as an interesting variant of graphite.
Now Mercedes will not be the first car manufacturer to use silicon for batteries, as Tesla has clearly stated that it will develop this chemical element for use in energy sources, for this reason Sila Nanotechnologies has probably taken the steps it is guided by. did the company led by Elon Musk regarding silicon.
In terms of the manufacturing process, the company says it will use 100% renewable energy at its new facilities located in Washington. “Sila has come a long way since we established our strategic partnership in 2019,” said Markus Schäfer, Member of the Management Board of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Chief Technology Officer responsible for Development and Acquisition.
“They have proven their ability not only to offer scientific innovation at the highest level, but also to produce high-quality material,” Schaefer continued.
The EQG will be an electrified vehicle designed for family use over medium to short distances, ideal for urban environments. Due to its size and weight, it will be difficult to extract extreme potential. However, its strengths will lie in the battery and silicon anode technology it will bring to the established automotive market.
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Source: La Opinion
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