Source and Evaluate Anode-Free Current Collectors Sample Clauses

Source and Evaluate Anode-Free Current Collectors. The goal of this subtask is to source or produce leading current collector designs. Recipient’s facility is well equipped to produce conductive carbon-based current collectors with roll-to-roll production infrastructure. The Recipient shall: • Fabricate single-layer pouch cells with current collector candidates, and execute three rounds of current collector evaluation, downselection, and optimization as outlined in the earlier tasks focusing on the following customer-identified performance criteria: o Cycle life – targeting > 600 cycles to 80% initial capacity corresponding to > 247,000 lifetime vehicle miles with a 400 Wh/kg cell o Safety – quantified by self-extinguishing time o Fast charging – accessible capacity when charging at 2C o Capacity utilization – maintain cell design targets of 400 Wh/kg and 825 Wh/L at common automotive discharge rates in the C/3 to 1C range o Self-discharge – targeting less than 1% capacity loss/month • Downselect and source in larger quantity the top four current collector candidates for cell validation and safety testing outlined in Task 4. • Prepare a CPR Report in accordance with subtask 1.3 (CPR Meetings). • Participate in a CPR meeting. • Prepare a Current Collector Supply Chain and Cost Model Report identifying key cost- performance relationships of leading “anode-free” current collector candidates benchmarked to thin lithium foil, identify potential suppliers, and outline supply chain and production risks and mitigation plans. Products: • CPR Report #1 • Current Collector Supply Chain and Cost Model Report