Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has announced a further strategic development in the commercialisation of eLNO, its portfolio of leading nickel rich advanced cathode materials with the official opens its state of the art Battery Technology Centre at Milton Park.
The official opening was performed by the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. And the centre will enable JM to drive rapid improvements in battery performance for customers and sustainable, secure value chains, aligned with its vision for a cleaner, healthier world.
Decarbonising transportation is a critical step in helping societies and industries meet their ambitious net zero emission targets. Battery electric vehicles are central to realising a net zero future. As a leader in sustainable technologies, Johnson Matthey’s portfolio of high-performance battery materials will enable electric cars to have a greater range and recharge faster.
The new Battery Technology Centre in Oxford will play a key role in developing battery materials of the future. It enhances JM’s existing battery technology capabilities and testing capacity, accelerating the further development and customisation of its eLNO materials for battery electric vehicle applications. Amidst the ongoing debate about the carbon intensity of battery production, JM is announcing that the production* of eLNO will be carbon neutral by 2035.