Columbus, OH - Empower Battery Technology, a partner in an ARPA-E EVs4ALL project led by Ohio State University, recently participated in a Department of Energy (DOE) site visit. The event included a tour of the forthcoming OSU Battery Cell R&D Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to accelerate advanced battery research. The ARPA-E EVs4ALL project, titled “Extreme Fast Charging Batteries with Extended Cycle Life for EVs,” aims to deliver high-performance, cost-effective, and rapidly charging battery technologies essential for widespread electric vehicle adoption. Empower Battery Technology is playing a crucial role in commercializing innovations arising from this groundbreaking program.
During the visit, DOE representatives toured the OSU Battery Cell R&D Center, which includes an advanced pilot production line. This facility offers Empower and its project partners unique opportunities to test, refine, and scale cutting-edge battery technologies for market readiness. “We’re thrilled to be part of such an impactful project and collaborate closely with some of the leading researchers in the field,” said Nicholas Bashian, Chief Technology Officer at Empower Battery Technology. Empower Battery Technology continues its active participation in the EVs4ALL project, committed to advancing battery innovations that promise a sustainable and electrified future.
About the ARPA-E EVs4ALL Project
The ARPA-E EVs4ALL program represents a major federal investment in next-generation battery technology specifically designed to accelerate electric vehicle adoption. The “Extreme Fast Charging Batteries with Extended Cycle Life for EVs” project brings together leading research institutions and industry partners to overcome the current limitations of battery technology that hinder widespread EV adoption.
About Empower Battery Technology: Empower Battery Technology is a Columbus, Ohio-based startup dedicated to revolutionizing energy storage through breakthrough Glass Anode™ technology. The company is developing fast-charging, high-energy density batteries for applications including electric vehicles, defense systems, and grid storage. For more information, contact info@empowerbatterytechnology.com.
