Nissan has partnered with US-based LiCAP Technologies to develop production technology for cathode electrodes in all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), aiming to speed up the commercialization of next-generation EV batteries. The collaboration focuses on advancing dry electrode production, which offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional solvent-based methods by eliminating energy-intensive drying and solvent recovery processes. Scaling this technology for mass production while maintaining efficiency is a key challenge the partnership seeks to overcome.
Nissan has been researching ASSBs as part of its electrification strategy, launching a pilot production line in Yokohama in early 2025. The company plans to introduce electric vehicles with in-house ASSBs by fiscal 2028. By improving electrode production, Nissan aims to mass-produce high-performance ASSBs, which promise higher energy density, faster charging, and better safety than current lithium-ion batteries.
LiCAP’s Activated Dry Electrode technology enables solvent-free cathode film manufacturing, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. The company recently tested a 300 MWh dry electrode production line in California.
