Matter, the electric 2-wheeler start-up, has announced a collaboration with Dr Arumugam Manthiram, George T & Gladys H Abell Endowed Chair of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, for the development of new-gen lithium-ion cell technology.
Dr Manthiram has extensively worked on the design and development of sustainable, low-cost, durable materials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage to address global energy and environmental challenges.
Matter, via the partnership, will focus on new cell chemistries, and efficient cell architectures to help enhance battery-specific energy, longer cycle life, and consistency in performance that ensures safety, security, and reliability, said a release issued by the company.
Mohal Lalbhai, Founder & Group CEO, Matter Energy, said the company would like to commit to indigenous development of the cells for the future, and “our collaboration with Dr Arumugam Manthiram will be instrumental in creating the technology of the future, making India truly self-reliant in the most important aspect of EV (Electric Vehicle) ecosystem.”
Expressing his excitement to work with Matter, Dr Manthiram said, “Together, we can make significant strides in improving next-generation battery technologies and push the boundaries of delivering the most efficient and sustainable energy solutions for a better future.”
Kumar Prasad Telikepalli, Co-Founder & Group CTO, Matter Energy said, “After launching India’s first liquid-cooled electric two-wheeler battery pack, we aim to build an energy-efficient ecosystem that can support real word and extreme climatic conditions. We are consistently investing in R&D and incorporating market-specific insights to create compelling products that are in sync with customers’ needs and preferences.”
Incepted in 2019, Ahmedabad-based Matter Energy is developing electric vehicle platforms and energy storage systems. Last year, the start-up showcased its first geared e-motorbike for the Indian market with all the components designed by its team in-house and manufactured in the country.
