📋 Tender Overview
Securely advancing future evs with li-ion batteries through optimized pathways
Envisioned battery demand of 735 gwh for electric mobility by 2025, escalating to a projected 125 million electric vehicles (evs) by 2033, fuels our impetus for innovation. however, these prospects are marred by real safety concerns, evidenced by 2 harrowing ship fires involving luxury evs, despite adherence to the most stringent safety protocols.
Safeloop is a collaborative effort involving 15 entities from 11 countries, representing a blend of research, manufacturing, and business across europe. transatlantic partners are joining forces to bolster competitive material-level technologies and supply chain logistics. key goals include securing strategic raw material feedstock, reducing reliance on asian supply chains, intensifying environmental sustainability, optimizing energy-efficient processing, and demonstrating technological leadership.
Safeloop’s focal point is gen3 eu ev li-ion battery (lib) safety, encompassing the entire life cycle of libs within evs. safety is considered in a broader sense, not just at a cell level, while the latter remains a key pillar of the research at hand. to name a few, material handling, component processing, battery manufacturing, testing, transport, maintenance, and recycling of active materials are considered. a eurocentric supply chain for ev-grade battery materials will be established, minimizing the environmental and cost impact of long-distance transportation. safeloop ensures that batteries and their components adhere to eu safety and environmental regulations.
Beyond enhancing eu battery safety, the project seeks to develop the world~s first ev-rated lib using up to 25% recycled and fully rejuvenated battery-active materials. this initiative paves the way for an ambitious industry-wide recycling target of 90% within the next decade, akin to today~s lead-acid battery industry~s 95% recycling rate. these ecologically responsible solutions address key aspects of automotive battery safety within the eu and beyond.
Funded under
Climate, energy and mobility
Total cost
€ 4 749 117,50
Eu contribution
€ 4 749 117,50
Coordinated by
Oulun yliopisto
Finland
Start date
1 june 2024
End date
31 may 2027
