The objective of this program scale
up ARL research success in 5 V Li-ion
to produce high energy density safe
Li-ion batteries by developing the
manufacturing process for the 5 V
materials & prototyping Li-ion batteries
that are tolerant to abuse and of higher
energy density than currently available.
• Forged a partnership between ARL scientists and industry to
drive this revolutionary battery technology toward maturity
• 40% greater energy density than safe LiFePO4 Li-ion
battery chemistry with uncompromised safety
• 30% greater energy density unsafe LiCoO2 Li-ion
battery chemistry
• Reduction in materials cost of cathode material by up
to 50%
• Availability of high energy and safe Li-ion cell chemistry to
be used across multiple Army platforms including combat
vehicles, soldier power, aircraft, communications and other
electronic devices
• Improved performance across all platforms where Li-ion is
used upon transition to Li-ion cell manufacturers. Including
combat vehicles, soldier power, aircraft.
• Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Targeted Transition
• Potential future transitions to multiple DoD platforms using
Li-ion batteries