Why Silicon Matters
At the heart of this transition is SCC55, Group14’s drop-in silicon battery material. Neatly replacing graphite in the rechargeable lithium-ion anode with a single, transformative swap, SCC55 unlocks performance:
- Extreme fast charge and discharge, delivering power on demand, from simple EVs to 0-to-60-in-1.38-second hypercars to eVTOL takeoffs, as well as AI computing bursts in smartphones and data centers.
- Higher energy density, allowing manufacturers to store up to 50% more energy in the same space, to make their batteries smaller and lighter, for thinner smartphones and lighter EVs.
Already Changing Industries
Silicon batteries are a commercial reality transforming EVs, e-bikes, aircraft, and AI-enabled devices right now. The same material that supercharges performance cars is showing up where power, speed, and reliability matter.
More than 150 Group14 customers worldwide are setting the new standard for energy storage.
Performance Vehicles:
The McMurtry Spéirling Pure hypercar shattered records with a 0–60 mph time of 1.38 seconds, powered by Molicel batteries with SCC55. Autoblog calls it a glimpse into the electric future of performance. Watch
Electric Aviation:
Archer’s Midnight air taxis and Vertical Aerospace’s test aircraft rely on silicon batteries with SCC55 for the explosive surges that make electric flight real and reliable. Axios reports Archer is moving from test flights to commercial service, crediting advanced battery materials for the leap forward. We’re looking forward to seeing them at the 2028 “no-car” Olympics. Read more
Consumer Electronics:
The HONOR Magic7 Pro with built-in AI packs SCC55 to fit more energy into less space. Android Central notes: “…silicon stores a lot more energy in the same space as graphite, allowing higher-capacity batteries in the same footprint.” Translation: slimmer devices, longer battery life, faster charging. Read more
Industrial Mobility:
When hauling heavy loads, battery failure isn’t an option. FlyingBasket’s heavy-lift cargo drones, also with Molicel’s batteries powered by SCC55, have moved more than five tons of gear in demanding offshore missions. Read more
Built for AI and High-Demand Power Systems
The same extreme fast-charge and discharge capability that fuels aircraft and hypercars makes SCC55 a perfect fit for AI and data center workloads. Modern AI operations are dynamic and power-intensive, creating spikes that challenge conventional graphite-based battery storage. Silicon batteries deliver reliable power during high-demand computing cycles and enhance energy efficiency to ease strain on grid infrastructure.
Lose the charger
In the silicon battery era, AI-enabled smartphones, wearables, and laptops can stay powered longer, even for days. Urban air flight becomes practical for everyday travel, powered by rapid silicon battery turnarounds and charges. EVs can charge at a stoplight. Renewable energy storage shifts from a logistical challenge to a seamless, always-on solution.
The future of power isn’t coming, it’s already here. And it starts with SCC55, proven, commercialized, and available today.