Tyfast

Tyfast, founded in 2020 as a UCSD spinout and based in San Diego, develops advanced lithium-ion batteries using proprietary Lithium Vanadium Oxide technology. Their high-performance solutions enable rapid charging and long cycle life, replacing diesel engines in heavy-duty applications like construction, mining, trucking, and military vehicles.

Company Location

Country:

United States

City:

San Diego, California

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Company Overview

Tyfast is a San Diego-based technology company founded in 2020 as a spinout from the University of California San Diego. The company develops high-performance lithium-ion batteries to replace diesel engines in heavy-duty applications, addressing range limitations, battery longevity, and charging efficiency through innovative materials science and practical applications for construction, mining, trucking, and military vehicles.

Battery Technology

Tyfast’s proprietary Lithium Vanadium Oxide (LVO) anode technology enhances lithium transport and cycling stability over graphite, enabling full charging in ~3 minutes and up to 20,000 cycles with vehicle-to-grid integration. Manufacturing is compatible with existing lithium-ion equipment, using US-sourced materials, and includes advanced safety features and thermal management for extreme conditions.

Products

High-performance lithium-ion battery packs featuring LVO anode technology. Key specs: ~3-minute full charge, up to 20,000 cycle life, vehicle-to-grid capability, integrated safety and thermal management, optimized for heavy-duty use.

Recent Projects

2023: $2.82 M grant from U.S. Department of Energy for battery development; cycle life expansion from 15,000 to 30,000 cycles. 2024: Selected for Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt. Awards from U.S. Army for military vehicle batteries and DOE/ARPA-E for next-gen EV batteries.

Investors

Tyfast’s investors include ARPA-E, Berkeley SkyDeck, Neometals (a $0.5M convertible note in 2022), the National Science Foundation, and the University of California San Diego.

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