French battery maker Verkor is partnering with automotive supplier Plastic Omnium to develop, manufacture and commercialise battery modules and parts using Verkor cells.
Verkor gigafactory in Dunkirk. Credit: Verkor
Verkor gigafactory in Dunkirk. Credit: Verkor
Starting in 2025, Plastic Omnium will have preferred access to an initial volume of at least 4 GWh per year from Verkor’s manufacturing site in Dunkirk in the north of France, a press release reads.
The partnership will focus on the high-growth, clean mobility markets of personal and light commercial vehicles under three tonnes, and semi heavy-duty vehicles under 16 tonnes and will be open to opportunities in stationary storage applications.
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In addition to the partnership, Plastic Omnium announced that it is investing €20 million in Verkor. The move will allow Verkor to expand its presence across what are strategic growth markets for both companies.
Benoit Lemaignan, CEO of Verkor, said: “This new industrial partnership positions Verkor as a key player in the electric mobility space and gives us the opportunity to develop our expertise in the commercial vehicles and stationary storage markets. Verkor is proud to work with Plastic Omnium, a major innovative player in mobility and industry with a long-term, future-focused strategy.” says
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