As part of the joint collaboration, the companies plan to expand water-based manufacturing processes for additional lithium chemistries.
The companies said that there are significant environmental advantages by using a water-based process in the manufacture of Lithium-ion cells as well as a reduction in manufacturing costs.
Since 2008, International Battery, in its plant in Allentown, has extended the manufacturing properties of the water-based process and has produced prismatic Lithium-ion battery cells for a variety of applications using this method, the company said.
Hydro-Quebec is engaged in advanced Lithium and Lithium-ion battery research.
Hydro-Quebec generates, transmits and distributes electricity, mainly using renewable energy sources, in particular hydroelectricity.
International Battery is a manufacturer, designer and developer of large-format Lithium-ion rechargeable cells, batteries and energy storage systems.
