HELENA Project

Moving towards #EnergyTransition! With #transport representing 27% of total greenhouse gas emissions, HELENA Project supports Europe in achieving an efficient #electrification of transport via #ElectricCars & #Aviation🔌. Still haven't seen the video of the project? Check it out!🎥👇 --- CIC energiGUNE | Zabala Innovation Europe | Saint-Gobain | AIT Austrian Institute of Technology | IFP Energies nouvelles | LionVolt B.V. | Fraunhofer IST | CustomCells | MIMI Tech GmbH | Pipistrel Aircraft | Leonardo | TNO | RWTH Aachen University | Umicore | FEV Group | FEV Europe GmbH

🚀Updates from our Partner IFP Energies nouvelles! 🌟 We're happy to share some important findings from our ongoing #research in WP7, focusing on a new generation of #halide-based #batteries. 🔋 ✨ Our dedicated team at IFP Energies nouvelles has made significant progress in understanding the materials used in these batteries. They discovered that certain reaction products help create a stable and efficient battery interface, leading to better performance and longer battery life. ⚡🔍 This was achieved through advanced computer simulations that showed how #lithium #anode and LYCB materials interact in the #battery. 🖥️🔬 A big congratulations to the IFP Energies nouvelles team for their hard work and groundbreaking discoveries! 🚀🔋

🚀 Our partner of the HELENA Project, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, has made great progress in the development of the #batteries for the HELENA Project! Key protocols for the safe handling of HELENA materials (#halide solid #electrolytes, #cathodes, #anodes) and testing protocols for HELENA materials and cells have been established. These protocols integrate critical inputs from WP2 on testing requirements and WP3 on safety aspects of halide-based solid electrolyte #battery cells. 🔍 What's New? 📋 Comprehensive Testing Protocols: Covering both normal and misuse conditions to assess the performance and safety of HELENA battery technology for the #automotive and #aerospace industries. 🧪 Phased Testing Approach: Testing will commence with monolayer mini-pouch cells and scale up to multilayer pouch cells as they become available. 🗣️ Proactive Planning: Discussions are already underway to prepare an appropriate cell evaluation plan and action plan tailored to HELENA cell requirements. These steps are crucial in ensuring the reliability and safety of HELENA batteries, tailored to meet the rigorous demands of automotive and aerospace applications! 📄 Learn more about the HELENA project: https://lnkd.in/dwGiHHkW

🚀🔋As part of the HELENA Project, one of our esteemed partners, CustomCells , is working diligently to bring the technology developed by the consortium to an industry-relevant cell size. ⚡️Customcells will focus on cell capacities between 1 and 10 Ah, which involves the challenge of the production under dry conditions, as the critical component, the #halide #electrolyte, must be processed at extremely low humidity levels. To address this, Customcells has analyzed its current production process and has begun evaluating optimization possibilities to safely process the electrolyte. 🔍 Additionally, Customcells is planning preliminary tests with the developed halide electrolyte under various drying conditions. These efforts are crucial to ensure the successful integration of this technology into practical applications. 🧪 We are thrilled to see the progress and dedication of Customcells in advancing the HELENA project's goals. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌟

🌟 We're thrilled to share the latest advancements from the HELENA Project's partner, Pipistrel Aircraft and other partner, that have successfully defined unified specifications for #halide-based #solidstate #battery cells. This breakthrough paves the way for the future of #electricVehicles and #battery-powered #aircraft. 🚀 ✈️Our target vehicles include the world's only type-certified all-electric Velis Electro and hybrid-electric aircraft like the UNIFIER 19, Nuuva V300 autonomous cargo eVTOL, Panthera electric aircraft demonstrator, and Leonardo's rotorcraft. These innovations cover a broad spectrum of end-user needs. Through our industry-standard testing protocols, we are validating these cutting-edge batteries, positioning HELENA Project at the forefront of battery technology development. 🌍🔋

🚀 1 kg of Saint-Gobain's latest generation of #halides are ready to be sent to the Fraunhofer IST and Technische Universität Braunschweig for extrusion tests. 🌟This marks a crucial step forward in our aim towards developing #solidstate halide #batteries for #electricVehicles and #aviation.🌟 Stay tuned for the great results ahead! 🚀

🚀 We are thrilled to see our HELENA Project featured on the #UltiumTech #YouTube channel! 🎥 A huge thank you to UltiumTech for highlighting our groundbreaking work on #solidstate battery technology. Their latest video, "Europe’s NEW Solid-State Battery Technology Just SHOCKED The EV Industry!", delves into how our innovative approach using #halide electrolytes could revolutionize the #electricVehicle industry. 🔋✨ Curious to learn more about our cutting-edge technology and its potential impact? Check out the video! https://lnkd.in/dpfTQ2Z8 European Commission | CIC energiGUNE | Zabala Innovation Europe | Saint-Gobain | AIT Austrian Institute of Technology | IFP Energies nouvelles | LionVolt B.V. | Fraunhofer IST | CustomCells | MIMI Tech GmbH | Pipistrel Aircraft | Leonardo | TNO | RWTH Aachen University | Umicore | FEV Group | FEV Europe GmbH

🚀 HELENA Project at #ECCOMAS CONGRESS 2024 🚀 We are thrilled to share that Tibor van Steenis, representing Pipistrel Aircraft, a key partner in the HELENA project, has recently presented at the 9th #ECCOMAS 2024 held from June 3-7, 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal. During his talk, Tibor highlighted the stringent #safety, #sustainability, and performance criteria that our automotive and aeronautic #batteries meet. HELENA is setting the pace for the future, especially in the aerospace sector where the hybrid electric configuration presents unique challenges and opportunities. The insights from ECCOMAS 2024 are invaluable as we continue to refine our #battery technologies to meet diverse vehicle requirements, including those of the fully electric Pipistrel Velis Electro and several hybrid electric aircraft. 🌍✈️🚗

🌟 We are thrilled to share some snapshots from our recent 5th General Assembly, held on June 4th and 5th at the IFP Energies nouvelles facilities in Solaize, near Lyon. This pivotal gathering brought together partners from across Europe, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards pioneering #solidstate #battery technologies. Stay tuned as we continue to drive forward the frontiers of #mobility and #energy! Thank you to all our partners and participants for making this event a success!⚡🛫

📅 Mark your calendars! On June 4th and 5th, partners of the HELENA Project will gather for the 5th General Assembly at the IFP Energies nouvelles facilities in Solaize, near Lyon. This two-day meeting is a pivotal moment for our consortium, dedicated to advancing #solidstate #battery technologies with halide electrolytes for electric vehicles and aviation. 🔋 Each Work Package will present their latest developments and outline the next steps, providing a comprehensive update on our progress towards revolutionizing energy storage solutions. 🤝 This assembly is not just about progress; it's a valuable opportunity for all partners to reconnect face-to-face and foster stronger collaborations. We are also excited to tour the IFPEN facilities, where cutting-edge research and innovation come to life. 🌍 Stay tuned for updates from our meeting as we continue to shape the future of #mobility and #energy! ⚡🛫