Porsche AG Takes the Lead in Group14's $400M Raise to Accelerate Global Production of Lithium-Silicon Battery Materials
A diverse set of institutional investors back the latest fundraising, including OMERS Capital Markets, Decarbonization Partners, Riverstone Holdings LLC, Vsquared Ventures and Moore Strategic Ventures complementing battery industry strategics
A diverse set of institutional investors back the latest fundraising, including OMERS Capital Markets, Decarbonization Partners, Riverstone Holdings LLC, Vsquared Ventures and Moore Strategic Ventures complementing battery industry strategics
Delivering on our Promise, We're Shipping our Advanced Battery Materials by the Ton to Major OEMs
When we began, we made a promise to achieve commercial manufacturing scale for our silicon-based battery material, SCC55™. We’re happy to share that we’re manufacturing in spec materials by the ton and shipping to major global OEM’s across sectors and around the world.
When we began, we made a promise to achieve commercial manufacturing scale for our silicon-based battery material, SCC55™. We’re happy to share that we’re manufacturing in spec materials by the ton and shipping to major global OEM’s across sectors and around the world.
StoreDot and Group14 Technologies Partner to Enhance Extreme Fast Charging
StoreDot's extreme fast charging (XFC) cell technology, utilizing Group14's high energy density lithium-silicon technology, demonstrates performance milestone: energy density of 300Wh/Kg with cycle life of over 700 and fast charging 0%-80% in 10 minutes
StoreDot's extreme fast charging (XFC) cell technology, utilizing Group14's high energy density lithium-silicon technology, demonstrates performance milestone: energy density of 300Wh/Kg with cycle life of over 700 and fast charging 0%-80% in 10 minutes
Farasis Energy Reports 25% Energy Boost for EV Batteries with SCC55
Farasis Energy, one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of lithium-ion pouch batteries, announced today a significant performance milestone for EV batteries featuring lithium-silicon technology developed by Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer of advanced silicon-carbon anodes.
Farasis Energy, one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of lithium-ion pouch batteries, announced today a significant performance milestone for EV batteries featuring lithium-silicon technology developed by Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer of advanced silicon-carbon anodes.
Rick Luebbe featured on Currents Podcast Episode "Building Better Batteries"
CEO Rick Luebbe joined Todd Alexander on the Currents podcast to discuss how Group14 brings new performance capabilities to lithium-silicon batteries. The pair discussed what Group14's technology means for the typical consumer and how Group14 is scaling for the electrification of everything.
CEO Rick Luebbe joined Todd Alexander on the Currents podcast to discuss how Group14 brings new performance capabilities to lithium-silicon batteries. The pair discussed what Group14's technology means for the typical consumer and how Group14 is scaling for the electrification of everything.
Group14 hosts Governor Inslee at HQ to Discuss the Global Commercial Manufacturing of SCC55
During the September visit, Washington State Governor Inslee & Representative Duerr met with Group14 and toured the BAM (Battery Active Materials) Factory to talk about how rapid electrification will accelerate the growing clean energy economy statewide and globally.
During the September visit, Washington State Governor Inslee & Representative Duerr met with Group14 and toured the BAM (Battery Active Materials) Factory to talk about how rapid electrification will accelerate the growing clean energy economy statewide and globally.
Rick Luebbe featured on Daily Drive Podcast "Lithium-silicon: An EV battery breakthrough"
On the September 10 episode of Automotive News' Daily Drive podcast, CEO Rick Luebbe discusses Group14's role in the push to replace graphite used in lithium ion EV batteries with silicon anodes, and how Group14's Li-silicon aims to power the electrification of everything.
On the September 10 episode of Automotive News' Daily Drive podcast, CEO Rick Luebbe discusses Group14's role in the push to replace graphite used in lithium ion EV batteries with silicon anodes, and how Group14's Li-silicon aims to power the electrification of everything.
Group14 and InoBat Partner to Deliver Customizable Lithium-Silicon Batteries to Auto OEMs
The companies announced a partnership to custom manufacture high energy density batteries for automotive applications. Auto OEMs are turning to drop-in-ready technologies such as high capacity silicon anode materials to deliver on zero-emission electric vehicles.
The companies announced a partnership to custom manufacture high energy density batteries for automotive applications. Auto OEMs are turning to drop-in-ready technologies such as high capacity silicon anode materials to deliver on zero-emission electric vehicles.
Rick Costantino featured on Engineering Matters Podcast "Batteries: The Lithium-Silicon Age"
On episode 121 of Reby Media's "Engineering Matters" podcast, CTO Rick Costantino shares how Group14’s innovative drop-in lithium-silicon anode technology creates a better and more sustainable energy storage solutions to accelerate the electrification of everything.
On episode 121 of Reby Media's "Engineering Matters" podcast, CTO Rick Costantino shares how Group14’s innovative drop-in lithium-silicon anode technology creates a better and more sustainable energy storage solutions to accelerate the electrification of everything.
Group14 & SK Materials Reveal JV to Advance Dual Sourcing for Lithium-Silicon Battery Materials
The new joint venture positions Group14 to meet global customer demand with a major battery hub in South Korea. This is the latest development for Group14 to secure dual sourcing for its patented lithium-silicon technology, mitigating global supply chain disruptions.
The new joint venture positions Group14 to meet global customer demand with a major battery hub in South Korea. This is the latest development for Group14 to secure dual sourcing for its patented lithium-silicon technology, mitigating global supply chain disruptions.
Group14 and Governor Inslee meet to discuss building a battery innovation hub in Washington
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met with Group14 at the site of our pilot-scale facility and lab located in the REC Silicon factory in Moses Lake, WA. During his visit, CEO Rick Luebbe, provided Governor Inslee and his team with a detailed overview of our patented and commercially manufactured lithium-silicon battery anode, SCC55™, that will enable the next-generation of battery technologies today.
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met with Group14 at the site of our pilot-scale facility and lab located in the REC Silicon factory in Moses Lake, WA. During his visit, CEO Rick Luebbe, provided Governor Inslee and his team with a detailed overview of our patented and commercially manufactured lithium-silicon battery anode, SCC55™, that will enable the next-generation of battery technologies today.
Group14 Launches Commercial Manufacturing Factory to Onshore Domestic Battery Supply Chain
The new commercial-scale 27,000-square foot U.S. manufacturing factory to meet demand for higher-performing lithium-silicon anode materials. The new factory, located at Group14 HQ in Woodinville, Washington, also will house a new world-class R&D center, corporate offices, and serves as the first of several planned commercial manufacturing sites that will solidify the company as a global leader in advanced energy storage technologies.
The new commercial-scale 27,000-square foot U.S. manufacturing factory to meet demand for higher-performing lithium-silicon anode materials. The new factory, located at Group14 HQ in Woodinville, Washington, also will house a new world-class R&D center, corporate offices, and serves as the first of several planned commercial manufacturing sites that will solidify the company as a global leader in advanced energy storage technologies.
Rick Costantino featured on IT Visionaries Podcast "Building a Better More Sustainable Battery"
Between our devices and electric vehicles, we are acutely aware that the batteries behind the scenes determine the capacity and capabilities of our technology. On episode 263 of Mission.org’s IT Visionaries podcast, CTO Rick Costantino shares how Group14’s innovative drop-in lithium-silicon anode technology creates a better and more sustainable energy storage solution to accelerate the electrification of everything.
Between our devices and electric vehicles, we are acutely aware that the batteries behind the scenes determine the capacity and capabilities of our technology. On episode 263 of Mission.org’s IT Visionaries podcast, CTO Rick Costantino shares how Group14’s innovative drop-in lithium-silicon anode technology creates a better and more sustainable energy storage solution to accelerate the electrification of everything.
Rick Luebbe featured on Impact Hustlers Podcast "Creating the Future of Electric Car Batteries"
“Imagine you go to buy your Toyota Camry or your Chevy Malibu and you have an option of an all-electric version with a 300-mile range or an internal combustion version with about a 300-mile range — and they are both exactly the same cost,” Listen to the episode here.
“Imagine you go to buy your Toyota Camry or your Chevy Malibu and you have an option of an all-electric version with a 300-mile range or an internal combustion version with about a 300-mile range — and they are both exactly the same cost,” Listen to the episode here.
Group14 Expands to International Battery Markets with New Offices in Japan and Korea
New Yokohama and Seoul headquarters position the company to meet customer demand for high-performing battery materials from major Asian markets. With the vast array of major consumer electronics and electric mobility players in APAC, the international expansion positions Group14 as a key global supplier to meet increasing customer demand for high-performing lithium-silicon battery materials.
New Yokohama and Seoul headquarters position the company to meet customer demand for high-performing battery materials from major Asian markets. With the vast array of major consumer electronics and electric mobility players in APAC, the international expansion positions Group14 as a key global supplier to meet increasing customer demand for high-performing lithium-silicon battery materials.
Group14 Secures $17 Million Series B to Scale Production of Lithium-Silicon Battery Technology
Led by South Korea's SK materials, the investment highlight the demand for highly performant battery materials. Group14 will use this investment to scale production of its flagship product SCC55™, which affords up to 50% more energy density than conventional graphite.
Led by South Korea's SK materials, the investment highlight the demand for highly performant battery materials. Group14 will use this investment to scale production of its flagship product SCC55™, which affords up to 50% more energy density than conventional graphite.
Group14 & REC Silicon Plan U.S. Factory to Meet Demand for the ‘Electrification of Everything’
The Washington factory marks the rise of the PNW as a battery supply chain hub. The large facility, slated to be carbon neutral & powered by clean energy, will be the largest silicon-carbon anode material plant globally, enabling the lithium-silicon battery era, globally.
The Washington factory marks the rise of the PNW as a battery supply chain hub. The large facility, slated to be carbon neutral & powered by clean energy, will be the largest silicon-carbon anode material plant globally, enabling the lithium-silicon battery era, globally.
DOE Selects Group14 in Energy Storage Grand Challenge to Crack Hurdles for Lithium-Ion Future
Battery materials breakthrough, Scaffold Prime™, enables 30-50% density increase with silicon-carbon, tunable batteries, for the electrification of everything. Group14's leading $5M project will help achieve a revolution in lithium-ion battery performance.
Battery materials breakthrough, Scaffold Prime™, enables 30-50% density increase with silicon-carbon, tunable batteries, for the electrification of everything. Group14's leading $5M project will help achieve a revolution in lithium-ion battery performance.
Battery Industry Leaders Invest $18 Million in Group14 to Scale Li-ion Anode Materials
Announcing $18 million in new financing from Amperex Technologies Limited, Showa Denko, Cabot Corporation, BASF Venture Capital, and OVP Venture Partners, the new funds will be used to scale up manufacturing of a next generation anode material and advance into commercial production. The participation of these industry leaders together is strong validation of Group14's performance, scalability, and strong intellectual property position, not to mention the enormous market opportunity.
Announcing $18 million in new financing from Amperex Technologies Limited, Showa Denko, Cabot Corporation, BASF Venture Capital, and OVP Venture Partners, the new funds will be used to scale up manufacturing of a next generation anode material and advance into commercial production. The participation of these industry leaders together is strong validation of Group14's performance, scalability, and strong intellectual property position, not to mention the enormous market opportunity.
EnerG2 Launches Group14 Technologies to Develop Advanced Materials for the Lithium Battery Industry
Independent spin-off company will commercialize cost-effective advanced silicon-carbon composite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Group14 will manufacture silicon-carbon anode materials with increased energy capacity compared to currently available materials while maintaining the low cost and high cycle life of graphite. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is supporting the project with a $2.8 million grant.
Independent spin-off company will commercialize cost-effective advanced silicon-carbon composite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Group14 will manufacture silicon-carbon anode materials with increased energy capacity compared to currently available materials while maintaining the low cost and high cycle life of graphite. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is supporting the project with a $2.8 million grant.
Whitepapers & Perspectives
Since beginning commercial manufacturing of our drop-in silicon-carbon anode, SCC55™, there has been a lot of excitement related to the impact that transitioning to lithium-silicon batteries will have across sectors.
Since beginning commercial manufacturing of our drop-in silicon-carbon anode, SCC55™, there has been a lot of excitement related to the impact that transitioning to lithium-silicon batteries will have across sectors.
To meet rising energy demand, it is now more critical than ever that we transition from dated & supply chain squeezed graphite-powered li-ion batteries to lithium-silicon batteries with scalable domestic manufacturing practices.
To meet rising energy demand, it is now more critical than ever that we transition from dated & supply chain squeezed graphite-powered li-ion batteries to lithium-silicon batteries with scalable domestic manufacturing practices.
SCC55™ solves a two-decade-old challenge for the battery industry, enabling lithium-silicon batteries and creating a step-change advancement for energy storage.
- CTO, Rick Costantino
SCC55™ solves a two-decade-old challenge for the battery industry, enabling lithium-silicon batteries and creating a step-change advancement for energy storage.
- CTO, Rick Costantino
Group14 delivers transformational battery materials with the most optimal combination of high energy density, stability, and fast-charging for any battery platform.
- CEO, Rick Luebbe
Group14 delivers transformational battery materials with the most optimal combination of high energy density, stability, and fast-charging for any battery platform.
- CEO, Rick Luebbe
The quickest path to building a more sustainable planet, achieving decarbonation, and the global electrification of everything is through battery technology innovation.
- VP of Global Market Strategy, Grant Ray
The quickest path to building a more sustainable planet, achieving decarbonation, and the global electrification of everything is through battery technology innovation.
- VP of Global Market Strategy, Grant Ray
Through our team's boundless curiosity and creative problem solving, we've invented and continue to invent elegantly simple solutions to complex process challenges.
- VP of Engineering, Chris Timmons
Through our team's boundless curiosity and creative problem solving, we've invented and continue to invent elegantly simple solutions to complex process challenges.
- VP of Engineering, Chris Timmons
We're working to elevate all batteries & enhance the value proposition of energy storage well into the future of the battery. Our carbon scaffold technology is the backbone of all our work.
- CTO, Rick Costantino
We're working to elevate all batteries & enhance the value proposition of energy storage well into the future of the battery. Our carbon scaffold technology is the backbone of all our work.
- CTO, Rick Costantino
Our company’s commitments to sustainable business practices go well beyond CO2 and emissions. Environmental and human safety are built into everything we do.
- VP of Engineering, Chris Timmons
Our company’s commitments to sustainable business practices go well beyond CO2 and emissions. Environmental and human safety are built into everything we do.
- VP of Engineering, Chris Timmons
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“People talk about what might be available in 2026 or 2027,” Luebbe said. “This is a today technology that Farasis has validated works right now.”
“People talk about what might be available in 2026 or 2027,” Luebbe said. “This is a today technology that Farasis has validated works right now.”
Companies can achieve unimaginable scale without sacrificing any ingredients of the trifecta by building a blueprint for a streamlined, modular manufacturing process at capacity from the get-go.
Companies can achieve unimaginable scale without sacrificing any ingredients of the trifecta by building a blueprint for a streamlined, modular manufacturing process at capacity from the get-go.
With a little assist from the US Department of Energy, Group14's EV batteries featuring silicon are about to hit the road after announcing a partnership with InoBat.
With a little assist from the US Department of Energy, Group14's EV batteries featuring silicon are about to hit the road after announcing a partnership with InoBat.
Demand for high-capacity, lithium-silicon batteries has increased as manufacturers shift to electric vehicles to tap a rapid transition to cleaner sources of energy.
Demand for high-capacity, lithium-silicon batteries has increased as manufacturers shift to electric vehicles to tap a rapid transition to cleaner sources of energy.
CEO Rick Luebbe shares how the “devil is in the details for the EV economy” and how cost-parity, performance and scalability will determine who wins the battery race.
CEO Rick Luebbe shares how the “devil is in the details for the EV economy” and how cost-parity, performance and scalability will determine who wins the battery race.
While anodes are discussed less often, investors should consider how improvements might drive down battery costs and whether there are any ways to invest in new anode technologies.
While anodes are discussed less often, investors should consider how improvements might drive down battery costs and whether there are any ways to invest in new anode technologies.
Group14 opens Woodinville factory to scale up its battery-enhancing technology
Group14 opens Woodinville factory to scale up its battery-enhancing technology
Group14 CEO Rick (Eric) Luebbe shares the hard lessons learned in bridging the chasms from the lab to the market to commercial-scale.
Group14 CEO Rick (Eric) Luebbe shares the hard lessons learned in bridging the chasms from the lab to the market to commercial-scale.
Group14 cofounders reveal their plan to solve the EV industry crucial cost problem by remaking the lithium-ion battery.
Group14 cofounders reveal their plan to solve the EV industry crucial cost problem by remaking the lithium-ion battery.
One battery startup's plan to thrive in the $528 billion EV market: skip China and rebuild the lithium supply chain on US soil.
One battery startup's plan to thrive in the $528 billion EV market: skip China and rebuild the lithium supply chain on US soil.
Group14 Technologies announces the launch of a factory capable of producing 120 tons per year of its innovative silicon-carbon-based anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
Group14 Technologies announces the launch of a factory capable of producing 120 tons per year of its innovative silicon-carbon-based anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
The lithium-silicon battery age is here
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