Amprius Secures Multiple Purchase Orders from AALTO for SiMaxx™ 450 Wh/kg High-Energy Cells to Continue Record-Breaking Flights
18 Abril 2024 - 7:37AM
Business Wire
Custom Battery Cells Provide Unparalleled
Energy Density for Stratospheric HAPS Applications
Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the
“Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation
lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, today
announced it has signed purchase orders from AALTO HAPS (“AALTO”)
for the Company’s 450 Wh/kg ultra-high-energy density SiMaxxTM
cells.
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Amprius Secures Multiple Purchase Orders
from AALTO for SiMaxx™ 450 Wh/kg High-Energy Cells to Continue
Record-Breaking Flights (Photo: Business Wire)
Amprius’ 450 Wh/kg SiMaxx cells are designed to operate in some
of the most extreme flight conditions while maximizing flight range
and payload capacity. These attributes make SiMaxx cells the only
known commercially available batteries capable of supplying enough
endurance for persistent HAPS (High-Altitude Platform Stations)
overnight stratospheric flight operations in all seasons or at
higher latitudes. This is a key consideration for AALTO, with
Zephyr the only fixed-wing HAPS to have demonstrated day and night
longevity in the stratosphere.
“Amprius is at the forefront of enabling electric flight with
our high-energy density cells designed to improve aircraft range
while reducing weight,” said Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius
Technologies. “AALTO is one of Amprius’ long-standing customers,
and we look forward to continuing to support its world record
high-altitude pseudo satellite missions with our high-energy
density cells.”
The collaborative efforts between AALTO and Amprius reached a
milestone in 2022 with a record-breaking 64-day cross-continental
test flight of a Zephyr 8/S, a monumental achievement for both
companies. During the event, Amprius’ 400 Wh/kg high-energy cells
powered the flight without descending from the stratosphere,
allowing AALTO to break its own previous record of more than 25
days.
Pierre-Antoine Aubourg, Chief Technical Officer at AALTO, said:
“Zephyr relies on the most cutting-edge sustainable technology and
design to push the boundaries of solar-powered, stratospheric
flight. In Amprius, AALTO has a highly valued partner that
continues to produce ultra-high-energy density batteries that are
critical to our success, enabling improvements in nighttime
operations as well as the extent of coverage latitude. It is a
partnership that will remain highly strategic for both companies
over the coming years.”
Amprius’ SiMaxx cells are equipped to operate in challenging
environments and are, therefore, ideally suited for aviation and
military applications. Amprius began fulfilling shipments against
the new AALTO purchase orders in Q1 of 2024 and expects to continue
fulfilling shipments in the coming months as the Company advances
its efforts to increase its SiMaxx production capacity in Fremont,
CA.
For more information on Amprius, please visit the Company’s
investor relations website at https://ir.amprius.com.
About Amprius Technologies, Inc.
Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of
high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries producing the
industry’s highest known energy density cells. The company’s
commercially available SiMaxx™ batteries deliver up to 450 Wh/kg
and 1,150 Wh/L, with third-party validation of 500Wh/kg and 1,300
Wh/L. The company’s corporate headquarters is in Fremont,
California, where it maintains an R&D lab and a MWh scale
manufacturing facility for the fabrication of silicon anodes and
cells. To serve customer demand, Amprius entered into a lease
agreement for an approximately 774,000 square foot facility in
Brighton, Colorado and expanded its product portfolio to include
the SiCore™ platform. For additional information, please visit
amprius.com. Also, see the company’s LinkedIn and Twitter
pages.
About AALTO HAPS
AALTO is a 100%-owned spin-off of Airbus that is a global leader
in the stratosphere. Based in Farnborough, UK, the Company designs,
manufactures and offers services using its record-breaking Zephyr
high altitude platform station. Powered entirely by solar energy
and operating above 60,000+ feet, Zephyr’s persistence enables
continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time
record is over 64 days in the stratosphere. As a payload agnostic
platform, Zephyr can deliver several applications, including
high-quality earth observation or direct-to-device connectivity
services. For further information, please visit aaltohaps.com
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as
amended. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of
words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,”
“expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek” or other similar
expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or
that are not statements of historical matters. These
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements regarding the performance, potential applications and
addressable market of Amprius’ batteries, and the ability of
Amprius to increase its manufacturing capacity and fulfill
customers’ orders. These statements are based on various
assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and
on the current expectations of Amprius’ management and are not
predictions of actual performance. Actual results could differ
materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of
certain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including
delays in permitting, construction and operation of production
facilities; Amprius’ liquidity position; risks related to the
rollout of Amprius’ business and the timing of expected business
milestones; Amprius’ ability to commercially produce high
performing batteries; the effects of competition on Amprius’
business; supply shortages in the materials necessary for the
production of Amprius batteries; and changes in domestic and
foreign business, market, financial, political and legal
conditions. For more information on these risks and uncertainties
that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can
be found in the documents we filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), all of which are
available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. There may be
additional risks that Amprius does not presently know or that
Amprius currently believes are immaterial that could also cause
actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements
reflect Amprius’ expectations, plans or forecasts of future events
and views as of the date of this press release. These
forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as
representing Amprius’ assessments as of any date subsequent to the
date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not
be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Except as required
by law, Amprius specifically disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements.
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Amprius
Investors Tom Colton, Chris Adusei-Poku Gateway Group,
Inc. 949-574-3860 IR@amprius.com
Media Zach Kadletz, Brenlyn Motlagh Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860 Amprius@Gateway-grp.com
AALTO
Theo Davies-Lewis Director of Communications +44 4840 29567
theo.davies-lewis@aaltohaps.com
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