Cummins entered into an agreement with Sion Power Corp., a developer of high-energy rechargeable battery technology, to design and supply battery cells based on Sion’s proprietary lithium metal technology for commercial vehicle applications.
In connection with the agreement, Cummins has invested in Sion Power. The investment provides Cummins a minority stake in Sion Power and enables Sion Power to further develop its lithium metal technology for commercial vehicle technology.
Amy Davis, vice president at Cummins and president of its New Power segment, said Cummins’s customers rely on robust electric powertrains.
“We need battery technologies that will meet the performance and cost expectations for tough, commercial vehicle duty cycles,” Davis said.
Under the agreement, Sion Power will initiate a multi-year development program to design and supply large-format lithium metal battery cells for use in Cummins battery packs. The batteries developed by Cummins will be integrated in its electric powertrains for commercial vehicles.
Sion Power’s high-energy battery chemistry is an important component of Cummins’ roadmap to electrify the company’s commercial vehicle products, the company said. Based on Sion Power’s proprietary lithium-metal anode technology and incorporating its patented manufacturing process, the cell provides a rechargeable battery for Cummins’ demanding applications.
Sion CEO Tracy Kelley called the company’s Licerion technology an enabler for Cummins’ future electric commercial vehicle offerings.
“Cummins is an ideal partner for Sion Power to enable this next generation of electric mobility and significantly support the decarbonization of the transportation industry,” Kelley said. “Together this strategic relationship sets us on a path to deliver the future of batteries.”
