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IT Home reported on August 6 that Forge Battery, a battery subsidiary of Forge Nano, a US materials science company, announced that its 21700 cylindrical lithium-ion battery "Gen. 1.1 Supercell" prototype has begun shipping to existing customers and potential partners. This battery has an energy density of 300Wh/kg and can be quickly charged within 10 minutes. It is regarded as an important milestone for the company to enter the commercial battery market.

According to IT Home, compared with the previous 18650 battery, the 21700 battery has higher energy density and capacity, which can extend the range of electric vehicles and improve efficiency. In addition, its design also optimizes cooling and packaging, improving battery performance and durability.

Forge Battery said its core technology lies in an ultra-thin nano-coating called "Atomic Armor" that enables the battery to achieve higher energy density. Combining nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC 811) positive electrode and silicon oxide (SiOx) graphite composite negative electrode,Gen. 1.1 Supercell not only has an energy density of 300Wh/kg, but can also be quickly charged in 10 minutes without affecting battery lifeThe battery is UN 38.3 and UL 1642 certified, meeting the highest transportation safety standards.

Barbara Hughes, the company's vice president, confidently stated that thanks to higher silicon content and higher cycle voltage, the company's batteries are expected to surpass the world's leading first-tier suppliers. At present, Forge Battery has signed agreements with several customers for annual supply of thousands of GWh, and it is expected to deliver thousands of batteries in 2024. The company said that since announcing plans to build a super factory in Morrisville, North Carolina in November 2023, it has received letters of intent totaling 24 GWh/year. In addition, the company plans to start commercial production at the super factory in North Carolina in 2026, with 90% of the battery materials coming from the United States.

Forge Battery's batteries are suitable for a variety of electric vehicles, including electric trucks, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, and aerospace and defense applications. The company expects the battery life to meet or exceed industry standards.