Morrow and SEEL collaborate to accelerate LNMO battery cell technology development within the framework of the IPCEI initiative.
In a significant stride towards electric mobility and energy storage applications, Morrow Technologies AS and SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory AB have joined forces under the EU's Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative. The strategic partnership, announced in July 2025, is focused on designing and validating advanced accelerated ageing protocols for lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (LNMO) battery cells.
The collaboration aims to enhance the speed and accuracy of battery lifespan and performance predictions, shorten development cycles, and improve safety and reliability. This joint effort is seen as a practical step towards strengthening Europe's battery technology and making the European battery value chain more competitive.
Morrow, known for its expertise in LNMO cell development, and SEEL, with its state-of-the-art testing and research facilities, are set to redefine the landscape of battery technology. The partnership includes support from RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, which will help accelerate the development of advanced testing and validation methods.
Key leaders from both organizations have emphasized the importance of this partnership in accelerating commercialisation and setting new standards for battery reliability and sustainability. Dr. Martin G. H. Gustavsson, Research Director at SEEL, expressed confidence in the collaboration with Morrow Technologies, stating that the combination of their advanced test facilities and Morrow's pioneering work on LNMO chemistry could set new standards for battery reliability and sustainability. Ankit Singh, R&D Manager at Morrow, reaffirmed that the agreement is a vital step in accelerating the commercialisation of next-generation LNMO batteries.
Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer, Jon Fold von Bülow, stated that the partnership is a practical step towards a stronger and more competitive European battery industry. He reiterated this sentiment, emphasizing the partnership's role in strengthening Europe's battery technology and infrastructure.
In summary, the progress of the Morrow and SEEL partnership under IPCEI is focused on:
- Developing and validating advanced accelerated ageing testing protocols for LNMO cells. - Enhancing speed and accuracy in battery lifespan and performance predictions. - Shortening development cycles and improving battery safety and reliability. - Strengthening the competitiveness of the European battery industry and value chain.
The collaboration is well underway, marking an important advancement in LNMO battery cell technology for electric vehicles and energy storage. As the partnership continues to evolve, it is poised to make significant contributions to the energy transition and the future of sustainable mobility.
[1] Morrow Technologies AS Press Release, July 2025. [2] SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory AB Press Release, July 2025. [3] RISE Research Institutes of Sweden Press Release, July 2025.
The partnership between Morrow Technologies and SEEL will employ their combined expertise in science and technology to strengthen Europe's battery value chain by shortening development cycles and improving battery safety and reliability in the field of finance and business. The strategic collaboration, supported by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, aims to set new standards in battery technology, particularly in the development of advanced accelerated ageing protocols for lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (LNMO) battery cells, contributing significantly to the energy transition and sustainable mobility.
