Johnson Matthey (JM) is to open a new battery application centre at the British business and science community of Milton Park in Oxfordshire.
JM has taken 22,857 sq ft (2,123 sq m) across three floors, consisting of a newly- built office and laboratory development.
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JM is developing next generation battery materials with improved energy density (so the mileage of battery electric vehicles between charges can be increased), pulse power (for improved acceleration) and safety, while minimising the use of expensive and scarce raw materials such as cobalt.
The supplier maintains its family of ultra-high energy density eLNO cathode active materials delivers improvements in all these performance areas.
“We will use our science and problem-solving ability here to work with leading automotive companies to develop tailored solutions for their applications,” said Johnson Matthey financial director, Dan Baker.
“JM is a global leader in science and we believe this site will help us in our mission to make the world cleaner and healthier.”
Bidwells, the property consultancy, acted on behalf of Johnson Matthey and is currently assisting with fit out works.
