Ford Makes Breakthrough with LMR Battery Chemistry: Targeting...

Ford Makes Breakthrough with LMR Battery Chemistry: Targeting More Affordable, Long-Range Electric Vehicles by End of Decade:
Today marks a pivotal moment in Ford's electrification journey and for the future of electric vehicles. After intense research and development at our state-of-the-art Battery Center of Excellence, Ion Park, I'm thrilled to share that the Ford team is delivering a game-changing battery chemistry: Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR).This isn't just a lab experiment. We're actively working to scale LMR cell chemistry and integrate them into our future vehicle lineup within this decade. The team is already producing our second-gen LMR cells at our pilot line.The LMR Advantage:Our LMR battery technology has the potential to make a step change:Enhanced Safety and Stability: Safety is paramount. We've engineered LMR to achieve a safety profile comparable to Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, providing our customers with peace of mind.Industry-Leading Energy Density: Our LMR boasts a higher energy density than even high-nickel batteries. This translates to greater range, allowing our customers to go further on a single charge and reducing range anxiety.Unprecedented Cost Reduction: We're targeting a cost significantly lower than current mid-nickel batteries. This breakthrough is critical to achieving true cost parity with gasoline vehicles and making electric vehicles accessible to more peopleFord Ion Park: The Epicenter of Battery InnovationThe LMR work is testament to the incredible talent and dedication of our team at Ion Park. Our Battery Center of Excellence is home to more than 135 world-class chemists, manufacturing engineers and scientists, hailing from the top battery companies and research institutions around the globe. We have gathered them together equipping them with the most advanced equipment in the world in an environment with no boundaries.