Our Next Energy (One) and BMW to collaborate on next-gen battery modules capable of over 600-mile range

This is one of those things/ideas that you either think, "Why didn't someone think of this before?" or "Don't they already do this?" Our Next Energy (One) is collaborating with BMW to develop a battery storage system that would allow the iX SAV EV (shown) to deliver more than 600 miles of range per charge. "ONE’s unique long-range Gemini technology reduces lithium use by 20% while reducing graphite use by 60% and minimizing the use of nickel and cobalt. In doing so, ONE is creating more sustainable energy storage technology that can significantly reduce environmental impact." In other words. they're using xpecific battery-module types for specific uses like power delivery and energy storage. I think the biggest obstacle to this new system is finding and/or building the battery modules themselves...enter One. For example. Tesla uses easily available and cheaper batteries in their China-built vehicles (as opposed to US- or German-built vehicles), but they are all the same battery type in each vehicle. Early results from One's tests are promising. For more ino regarding this promising new technology, click on "read more" below and view the media release and a brief video after the jump. Much more to come I'm sure.

Source: One = Media release, pics, and video

Media Release:
ONE and BMW Sign Agreement to Demonstrate iX with 600 Mile Range

Our Next Energy (ONE), the Michigan-based energy storage company, has signed an agreement with BMW Group to incorporate ONE’s Gemini™ Dual-Chemistry battery technology into the BMW iX all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle. ONE’s unique long-range Gemini technology reduces lithium use by 20% while reducing graphite use by 60% and minimizing the use of nickel and cobalt. In doing so, ONE is creating more sustainable energy storage technology that can significantly reduce environmental impact.

The prototype vehicle is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

“We are thrilled to be working with BMW to demonstrate our Gemini long-range battery technology to consumers,” said Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of ONE. “As EV adoption grows, drivers are learning that real-world conditions can significantly reduce the performance of their batteries. Common situations like maintaining highway speeds, winter temperatures, climbing mountains, towing, or a combination of all four things present challenges to electric vehicles. We plan to pack twice as much energy into batteries, so EVs can easily handle long-distance driving in real-world conditions.”

“We are well-positioned to incorporate ONE’s IP into BMW’s SAV line,” said Jürgen Hildinger, BMW Group New Technologies Head of High Voltage Storage. “We are confident that given economic viability, this can lead to commercial opportunities and strategies to integrate ONE’s battery technologies into models of our future BEV product line-up.”

BMW i Ventures, the Silicon Valley-based venture capital arm of the automaker, is an investor in ONE and has recently led a $65M funding round. “Our Next Energy is working to fundamentally reinvent the battery while focusing on sustainability, safety, and cost; three key factors which will help speed the development and adoption of battery electric vehicles,” said Baris Guzel, partner at BMW i Ventures.

ONE’s mission to reimagine the battery aligns with the sustainability and cost objectives of automotive companies like BMW Group, helping solve the challenge of increasing the range of electric vehicles responsibly.

For more information, visit one.ai/bmw

About Our Next Energy

Our Next Energy, Inc. (ONE) is a Michigan-based energy storage technology company focused engineering batteries that will accelerate the adoption of electrification. Our vision is simple: Double the range of electric vehicles; use safer, more sustainable raw materials; and establish a localized supply chain. ONE was founded in 2020 by Mujeeb Ijaz, a pioneer in the battery industry with more than 30 years of experience in developing electric vehicles and battery systems technologies.