LION Smart, a subsidiary of battery pack manufacturer LION E-Mobility, has entered into a strategic partnership with hofer powertrain. The two companies intend to develop and commercialize immersion-cooled battery systems with high market potential.

The two companies mean to combine their strengths to bring new battery systems to market maturity. hofer powertrain contributes expertise in the development, validation and rapid implementation of battery systems tailored to specific customer requirements. LION Smart complements this with its immersion-cooled battery technology, which boasts high thermal stability, improved safety and increased power density compared to current battery designs.

LION E-Mobility has a current annual production capacity of 2 GWh, and operates highly automated module assembly lines at its own production facility in Germany.

“With hofer powertrain, we have a strong partner by our side that perfectly complements our innovative strength. Together, we are accelerating the market entry of our highly innovative high-performance batteries and delivering pioneering solutions for sustainable mobility,” says Joachim Damasky, CEO of LION E-Mobility.

“hofer powertrain stands for innovation, speed, and precision in the development and industrialization of sophisticated drivetrain systems,” adds Johann Paul Hofer, CEO of hofer powertrain. “The partnership with LION Smart builds precisely on this and opens up new possibilities to transfer cutting-edge battery solutions into industrial applications.”

Source: hofer powertrain