Morrow Technologies, a subsidiary of Norway-based Morrow Batteries, and the Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory (SEEL) have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (LNMO) battery cells. The collaboration is part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative, which aims to strengthen Europe’s battery technology infrastructure, secure supply chains, and promote sustainable manufacturing.
Morrow Batteries is preparing to begin large-scale production of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells later this year, while simultaneously advancing next-generation LNMO chemistries. LNMO formulations eliminate cobalt and reduce nickel and lithium content by leveraging abundant manganese, offering potential cost and sustainability benefits compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Under the agreement, Morrow and SEEL will co-develop and validate accelerated ageing protocols for LNMO cells. These test procedures are designed to mimic real-world operating conditions more quickly, providing accurate predictions of cell lifespan and performance. Faster validation cycles are expected to reduce development times and de-risk the path to commercialization for next-generation battery technologies.
“By combining SEEL’s advanced test facilities with Morrow’s work on LNMO chemistry, we are confident we can set new standards for battery reliability and sustainability,” said Dr. Martin G. H. Gustavsson, Research Director at SEEL.
“Working together with SEEL means we can move faster and deliver better battery solutions. This is a practical step towards a stronger and more competitive European battery industry,” said Morrow’s co-founder and Chief Science Officer Jon Fold von Bülow.
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden is also supporting the project by developing methods for product validation through advanced testing. Together, the partners aim to shorten development cycles, enhance safety and reliability, and accelerate the rollout of LNMO-based solutions for electric mobility and grid storage.
Source: Morrow Newsroom
