Stellantis, Zeta Energy, and Lyten are both working independently and collaborating to develop Lithium-sulfur batteries in a move to reduce prices and increase output and cycle life. Electrive’s lead paragraph heralds the advantages. “The automotive group Stellantis is entering into a partnership with the Texan battery specialist Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur (LiS) batteries that should enable 50 per cent faster charging, among many other advantages. The new battery technology is said to be significantly more powerful and cheaper than lithium-ion batteries and does not require cobalt, graphite, manganese, or nickel.” The duo is partnering with Lyten, which has achieved its own breakthroughs in lithium-sulfur technology. The group comprises a sizable investment base, with Stellantis having a $38.52 billion market cap; LG, $7.77 billion, and Zeta, $4.77 billion. Materials Because of the different materials, prices will drop, and availability will be enhanced. Non-use of cobalt, graphite, manganese, or nickel will avoid sourcing from foreign entities, some of which use child …
