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#112 Natrion: The Holy Grail of Battery Tech

Apr 19, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Founder’s Electric Car Passion

  • Alex Kosyakov fell in love with electric cars after rides in his friend's dad's Tesla.
  • His passion led him from university research to founding Natrion focusing on safer solid-state batteries.
INSIGHT

Fit Materials Into Existing Lines

  • Natrion designed battery materials to fit existing manufacturing processes rather than forcing new production methods.
  • This integration approach shortens time to market compared to competitors with novel materials requiring new assembly.
INSIGHT

Lithium Metal Boosts Range

  • Natrion's electrolyte enables the use of lithium metal instead of graphite, boosting energy density by about 50%.
  • This enables longer EV range without waiting for more advanced ceramic battery solutions.
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