From June 18^th-20^th, the company will be presenting its battery solutions for various applications to trade visitors at the Battery Show: The comprehensive portfolio ranges from battery cells to -modules and -packs. In addition to off-the-shelf solutions, Farasis Energy also offers customized solutions upon request.

In the automotive sector, the high-performance battery technology impresses with its long range and fast-charging capability. With an energy density of 330 Wh/kg, a range of around 1,000 kilometers can be achieved. Customers who place more importance on fast-charging capability benefit from a battery with a customized cell design. This can have an impact on the energy density yet enables the battery to be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in just 15 minutes in fast-charging mode.

Innovation: Modular battery pack for automotive and commercial vehicles

On site, the focus will be on the modular battery pack as a new model that fits seamlessly into the various design requirements of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It can be used equally in the inner frame packaging for commercial vehicles or the underfloor set-up for off-road applications and impresses with its excellent performance and mechanical behavior. Thanks to state-of-the-art NMC cells, the modular battery has a service life of more than 1,500 full cycles (100 % DOD).

The company is also presenting further battery solutions for the non-automotive sector. The focus here is on material handling and non-road-mobile machinery. The high-performance Atlas module with NMC cell chemistry at its heart, for example, fulfils the extensive requirements for safety and performance standards as well as service life, particularly in the material handling sector.

Aslan Göger, Director Business Development at Farasis Energy Europe: "Our almost 300 patents demonstrate our company’s innovative strength. The Farasis Energy team combines years of expertise and a pioneering spirit to master the challenges of the electrified future. At the Battery Show, we not only want to present ourselves and our broad portfolio to the specialist audience, but also increasingly outgrow our role as a hidden champion."

The Battery Show Europe will take place from June 18^th-20^th, at the Stuttgart Exhibition Center. Farasis Energy will be presenting its portfolio in Hall 8, Stand A86.

“FAW Jiefang will fully support Farasis Energy with its rich experience in vehicle integration, manufacturing and market channels to provide strong support for the cooperation project”, Ji Yizhi stated at the signing ceremony. Both companies will collaborate closely on commercial vehicle semi-solid-state and solid-state battery projects for light, medium and heavy vehicle platforms, and specific scenarios such as long-haul transportation, urban logistics, and municipal engineering. The goal of this cooperation is to create new energy vehicle products that are more competitive in the market and leading in industry technology.

“Farasis Energy focuses on product and technical advantages. We will provide FAW Jiefang with high-quality products, accelerate technological innovation in the field of new energy vehicles, verify products with the market and lead the new energy transformation. Together we will create a new blueprint for the development of the new energy vehicle industry”, states Chen Binbo, General Manager Farasis Energy.

The intention to cooperate with FAW Jiefang is to further endorse the strength of both parties in becoming leading commercial vehicle companies. This is conducive to Farasis Energy’s further expansion of market space, increase market share, and accelerate the application of semi-solid-state and solid-state batteries in the field of commercial vehicle electrification. Both companies will jointly contribute to global green commuting and sustainable development.

The Farasis Energy Europe team now comprises more than 140 employees from 18 nations and focuses on the research and development of high-performance battery technology and pouch cells. With millions of euros of investment, significant progress has been made in recent years, particularly in the pre-development of battery design with big data, simulation and virtual concepts.

The company is now celebrating its 5th anniversary, which has been marked by continuous growth, innovation, sustainable action and many milestones:

• Technological breakthroughs: The company has made significant progress in battery safety. The development of a module concept prevents thermal propagation, i.e. the thermal runaway of the module in the event of damage, in its latest generation of cells (Generation 4).
• Strategic partnership: Farasis Energy and the Turkish car manufacturer Togg have been working together since 2021 with the Siro joint venture. This partnership enables the company to establish independent battery production in Europe.
• Production expansions: Mass production at the new plant in Gemlik (Turkey) started in spring 2023. With a capacity of 8 GWh/a and over 700 employees, battery modules and packs based on high-performance lithium-ion technology are manufactured there. The plan is to increase the plant’s production capacity to 20 GWh/a by 2031.
• Europe-wide brand awareness: Participating in the IAA Mobility in Munich for the first time was a highlight. At the international event with more than 500,000 visitors, the company was able to use the opportunity to showcase its wide range of off-the-shelf products and individual customer solutions and strengthen its presence in Europe.
• Striving for quality: With the successful ISO 9001 certification, a globally recognized standard in quality management, Farasis Energy Europe has received official confirmation of the high-quality standards of its products and services.

"The Farasis Energy Europe team has developed extremely well over the last five years. We are now able to cover many areas completely in-house – from materials science, cell research and development, simulation, module and pack development to process development. We are particularly proud of our engineering set-up, which covers all phases of the development process through to support in series production and is always close to the customer – just as our sales team is always close to the customer and can act quickly”, says Marcel Broemlage, General Manager Farasis Energy Europe.

The European subsidiary is looking to the future with many new goals and remains committed to the transformation of mobility. The company plans to introduce its next generation of cells in 2024 and expand production to 50,000 packs.

The high-performance battery technology from Farasis Energy impresses with its long range and fast-charging capability. With an energy density of 330 Wh/ kg, a range of around 1,000 kilometers can be achieved. Customers who place more value on fast-charging capability benefit from a battery with an adapted cell design. This can have an impact on the energy density but still allows the battery to be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 15 minutes in fast-charging mode.

In addition to the P73 cell, the focus on site will be on the 590 VDA module and other modules as a section model.

The future of e-mobility

With more than twenty years of experience in research and development and over 300 patents, Farasis Energy is shaping the future of e-mobility. André Gronke, Head of Overseas Product Development, is part of the innovative team. As an expert in battery technology, Gronke will be taking part in the discussion panel at 05:25 p.m. on March 5^th. Within the panel, he will be discussing how fast charging and inductive technologies are revolutionizing e-mobility with other well-known representatives from the industry. "The market is developing rapidly. It is important that leading companies in the industry interact regularly in order to jointly transform the automotive industry and shape the energy transition. We want to make an important contribution to this with our battery technologies”, says Gronke.

The Automotive Masterminds will take place from March 5^th to 6^th as a hybrid event, both in-person at the Estrel Hotel Berlin as well as digitally.

The three-year project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, started in July 2023.

Plastic enclosures have many advantages over metal enclosures. They are lighter, more sustainable, and cheaper to produce, and have better electrical insulation. In the event of a damaged cell, the battery housing can be exposed to enormous thermal loads if thermal runaway of individual cells occurs due to the damage and, in the worst case, this reaction spreads to adjoining cells (thermal propagation). The battery housing has a high safety-relevant function in this case, as it contains the spread of the resulting hot gases and particles. One challenge, however, is proving its safety, which is complex and expensive.

Research for safe integration

This is where the SiKuBa project comes in. The formation and propagation of hot gas and particle flows and their interaction with structural elements are to be analyzed experimentally and transferred to simulation models, which will lead to increased cost- and time-efficiency in the development phase. It will also be possible to assess battery safety regarding load case scenarios, materials, and component design.

Fundamental effects are investigated at laboratory level, including thermomechanical material behavior and cell degassing. The knowledge gained is integrated into simulation models and finally validated by physical tests on a demonstrator housing that closely resembles the planned product. The simulation methods developed not only enable significant time and cost savings during the development phase, but also a comprehensive assessment of battery safety under a variety of different load case scenarios, materials, and component design.

Benefits for future product development

Farasis Energy, together with its partners, will develop a detailed model for simulating thermal runaway or enhance the existing models within the company. In future development processes for module and pack projects, the insights gained from the developed simulation model will be utilized to expedite development and save on costly testing. Additionally, these simulation models enable the company to achieve a quicker and safer integration of plastic-based module and pack enclosures.

*SiKuBa is the abbreviation of “safe and sustainable plastic-based battery housings”.

Powerful and rugged for indoor and outdoor use

Depending on the vehicle, between 2 and 40 modules can be accommodated in a forklift truck, offering an output of between 6.8 kWh and 272 kWh. This performance allows for long range and fast charging; the modules only need to be charged once or twice a day; a lunch break can be sufficient. The module also offers high performance in short intervals, e.g. when lifting heavy loads and recovering energy when lowering the forks. The module is potted, making it particularly rugged and suitable for outdoor use. Regardless of environmental influences such as rain, heat or uneven surfaces, the module maintains a constant output.

Green material flow

“Companies that switch to electric vehicles at an early stage can not only be more environmentally friendly and position themselves sustainably, but also benefit from the economic advantages in the long term. With its innovative battery technologies, Farasis Energy wants to make a significant contribution to the broad acceptance and widespread use of alternative drive technologies in the near future”, says Aslan Göger, Director Business Development at Farasis Energy Europe.

Marcel Broemlage has been with Farasis Energy since November 2020 and was gradually introduced to the new position. During this time as Head of Operations for Farasis Energy in the USA and Europe, he was able to make significant contributions to the structuring and development of the operations areas and the establishment of the site in Tuscaloosa (USA). Broemlage brings impressive experience and expertise from the automotive sector and was previously responsible for various positions at the ZF Group for 28 years, also including sales and acquisition. He will also remain General Manager of Operations of Farasis Energy USA.

"In his role as General Manager at Farasis Energy Europe, Marcel Broemlage will actively shape our growth strategy and strengthen the company’s position as one of the leading providers of battery solutions for electric vehicles. Our goal is to leverage our global Farasis network and take it to the next level," explains Zhang.

Die ISO 9001-Zertifizierung umfasst alle Geschäftsprozesse von Farasis Energy Europe. Dazu gehören Business Development, Einkauf, Finanzen, Produktentwicklung, Projektmanagement, Betrieb, Qualitätssicherung, Logistik, Personalwesen, IT, Kalibrierung und Instandhaltung. Zusätzlich wurden auch strategische Planung und After-Sales-Services einer Prüfung unterzogen. Der Auditprozess erstreckte sich über mehrere Tage. Als Ergebnis konnte die Prüfstelle keinerlei größere oder kleinere Abweichungen feststellen und bescheinigte die vorbildliche Handhabung.

„Die Zertifizierung war eines unserer Hauptziele für dieses Jahr. Wir legen sehr großen Wert auf Qualität, das wollten wir uns nun offiziell bestätigen lassen. Die gesamte Top-Managementebene war deshalb aktiv in den gesamten Prozess involviert. Die erfolgreiche Zertifizierung verdanken wir dem Engagement des gesamten Teams. Durch diese Bestrebungen ist es uns zudem möglich, die Zufriedenheit unserer Kunden und Partner weiter zu steigern – was natürlich unser Hauptaugenmerk als Unternehmen ist“, so Dr. Stefan Bergold, General Manager bei Farasis Energy Europe.

„Jede Zertifizierung bedeutet für uns eine Gelegenheit zur Verbesserung und Weiterentwicklung. Wir verfolgen aufmerksam die Branchentrends, insbesondere im Bereich der Automobilqualitätsstandards. In der nächsten Phase streben wir deshalb die ISO 14001-Umweltmanagementsystemzertifizierung an“, erläutert Bergold weiter.

"Certification was one of our main goals for this year. We attach great importance to quality, and we wanted to have this officially confirmed. The entire top management level was therefore actively involved in the process. The successful certification is thanks to the commitment of the entire team. These efforts also enable us to further increase the satisfaction of our customers and partners – which is of course our main focus as a company," says Dr. Stefan Bergold, General Manager at Farasis Energy Europe.

"Every certification is an opportunity for Farasis Energy Europe to improve and develop. We closely follow industry trends, especially in the area of automotive quality standards. In the next phase, we are therefore aiming for ISO 14001 environmental management system certification," Bergold continues.